Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs · 1 week ago
DC Area Civil Rights Legal Internships
Washington, DC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs is dedicated to creating legal, economic, and social equity through advocacy and litigation focused on racial justice. They are offering civil rights internships for law students to gain hands-on experience in civil rights litigation and advocacy, working on various assignments under the supervision of experienced staff.
AdviceConsultingLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Creating equal opportunity to economic stability for individuals and families
Challenging the conditions that force racial and economic segregation and that limit options for safe, decent and affordable housing based on race and national origin
Reducing barriers to public services and public accommodations
Creating equal opportunity for an education
Advocating on behalf of DC prisoners and reducing the impact of an unfair criminal system
Qualification
Required
Cover letter explaining your interest in the internship, your experience with/commitment to social justice, and your anticipated dates of availability
Current resume
Company
Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs is a nonpartisan public interest law organization advancing civil rights for low-income and marginalized communities in DC, MD, VA (DMV), and nationwide.
Founded in 1968
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase