After a long hiatus, we’re back with exciting summer internship opportunities! Some of these of positions are remote and others are in-person, so be sure to read all ads carefully before applying.

This week we’ll be highlighting paid internship opportunities. For a full list of paid internships opportunities, check out this filtered search of the database. (This list also includes full-time paralegal positions.)

However, if you secure an unpaid opportunity and our looking for a way to fund your summer, be sure to explore our Summer Funding resource. This resource was recently updated, but always do your due diligence before applying.

Governing for Impact (Washington, D.C.)

Governing for Impact works to prepare the U.S. Administration for transformative governance through the development of state and federal policy proposals that focus on weakening corporate interests and promoting the political and economic power of working Americans.

Governing for Impact seeks summer policy interns to help development progressive regulatory proposals. Interns will conduct research and outreach to prepare their proposals. Ideal candidates will have excellent research skills and be interested in legislative drafting.

Follow this link to learn more. **This position will be conducted remotely.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to advancing the rights of the most underserved. With more than 150 employees, LAFLA provides free civil legal aid services, domestic violence clinics, and courthouse self-help centers, and engages in impact litigation to improve the Greater Los Angeles community.

LAFLA’s Summer Law Clerk Program is a full-time internship program providing law students with hands-on civil legal aid experience. For the 2021 Program, LAFLA has graciously initiated two funding programs for its law clerks: the LAGLA Equity and Inclusion Fellowship Program and the 2021 Summer Law Clerk Stipend. These funding programs are meant to empower students law students and recognize the invaluable contributions of LAFLA law clerks.

Follow this link to learn more.

Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation (Tulsa, OK)

The Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation works to increase access to the civil justice system. The Foundation achieves its goals by increasing pro bono among Oklahoma attorneys, creating resource for self-represented litigants, and equipping legal services providers with resources.

The Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation seeks a Civil Justice Policy Intern to collaborate with the Executive Director on research, strategy and outreach projects related to right-counsel efforts, rural legal access, and best practices for pro bono. Ideal candidates will be willing and able to work remotely.

Follow this link to learn more. **This position will be conducted remotely.

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (Harrisburg, PA)

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) is a system of organizations providing civil legal aid to Pennsylvania residents. To its member organizations, PLAN provides leadership, funding, and support to improve the availability and quality of civil legal aid.

PLAN’s Martin Luther King Jr. Internship Program is a paid 10-week program that connects law students with organizations in the PLAN network. Ideal candidates are dedicated to social justice and providing services to low income communities.

Follow this link to learn more. **Remote work may be available.

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (Austin, TX)

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA) is the nation’s third largest legal aid organization providing free civil legal services to residents in 68 Southwest Texas counties. With more than 185 attorneys, TRLA serves about 23,000 clients each year.

TRLA seeks law students to staff their Telephone Access to Justice Project, an intake phone line for TRLA applicants. Ideal candidates will have completed 1L year and speak Spanish.

Follow this link to learn more. **Remote work may be available.