2026 Summer Undergraduate Intern

Company : Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights Under Law

Job Type : Internship

Washington, Dc

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - 2026 Summer Undergraduate Intern

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.

Job Title: Summer Undergraduate Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Part Time or Full Time
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Term: May 26th, 2026 – August 7, 2026

About the Role:
The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law offers undergraduate internships to support our work to achieve racial justice. Our interns contribute to projects that make impactful change and provide the intern with professional and personal development. The Lawyers’ Committee’s full-time staff is based in Washington, DC.

Interns are given meaningful projects that expand their skill set and allow opportunity for growth. Our goal is for interns to gain relevant and valuable experience that helps them in their academic and professional careers.
Internships can be full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (minimum of 10 hours per week.)
Our interns gain positive working relationships and mentors they can carry throughout their career.
Students can commute into the Lawyers’ Committee office or work remotely.
Interns will receive a stipend of $6,500.

What You’ll be Doing:
Although assignments for each intern vary by project, students are generally asked to conduct policy and legal research, support client outreach and factual investigation, and provide administrative support. Interns work closely with experienced professionals in the following departments:

Educational Opportunities
Criminal Justice
Election Protection

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:

Must be a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
Must be interested in civil rights and racial justice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Application Process:
Please apply directly on our website. A cover letter and résumé must be included. To have your application considered, please answer all application questions and provide all requested information.

All materials should be submitted by February 27, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. Application materials must be submitted via the Lawyers’ Committee Application System. The deadline will be strictly enforced. Any included writing samples must be the applicant’s original work—please indicate at the beginning of the document whether and the extent to which it has been edited by others.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team!

Apply Today: Be part of the force for civil rights and make a lasting impact. Submit your application to help us create a more equitable and inclusive world.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, parental status, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, immigration status, union activities, political affiliation, military veteran status, credit information or any other status protected under law.

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