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Public Counsel · 3 months ago

2026 Summer Intern - Opportunity Under Law Project

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. They are seeking a Summer Intern for the Opportunity Under Law Project, where interns will engage in legal research, assist with litigation, and support various campaigns addressing economic and racial injustices.

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Responsibilities

Conducted legal research
Written briefs
Assisted with discovery review
Exhibit preparation for depositions and trial testimony
Attended federal trial dates
Written team memos on the impact of trauma on foster youth outcomes
Researched disability law
Monitored settlements for compliance
Drafted portions of an amicus brief
Worked with organizational partners to draft letters of guidance to courts
Submitted and reviewed FOIA requests
Participated in oral argument moot court
Conducted extensive fact research

Qualification

Legal researchWriting briefsImpact litigationCommunity organizingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Interest in interning with Public Counsel and the Opportunity Under Law Project
Ability to conduct legal research
Experience writing briefs
Ability to assist with discovery review
Experience with exhibit preparation for depositions and trial testimony
Ability to attend federal trial dates
Experience writing team memos
Ability to research and identify expert witnesses
Experience monitoring settlements for compliance
Ability to draft letters of guidance to courts and Judicial Counsel
Experience organizing and hosting meetings
Ability to review compliance with education settlements
Experience submitting and reviewing FOIA requests
Participation in oral argument moot court

Preferred

Lived experiences and experiences working with clients across a range of settings
Applications from historically underrepresented students

Company

Public Counsel

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Public Counsel is law practice firm that provides legal services including advocacy and impact litigation services.
dateFounded in 1970
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://publiccounsel.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Karla Barrow Chalif
VP, COO, General Counsel
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Tracy K. Rice
Vice President and Chief Development Officer
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