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Legal Aid Justice Center · 17 hours ago

2026 Summer 2L Legal Intern

Charlottesville, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization dedicated to fighting for racial, social, and economic justice for low-income clients in Virginia. The role involves conducting legal research, client interviews, and advocacy in various legal settings, while providing support to the organization's key programs.

LegalPublic Safety

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Carrying out legal research and writing

Conducting intake interviews

Interviewing clients and non-clients

Advocating in administrative and courtroom settings

Assisting in hearing preparation

Engaging in policy research and advocacy

Organizing

Qualification

Legal researchClient advocacyPolicy researchSpanish proficiencyEmpathyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Current 2L law student

Minimum work commitment for all positions is 400 hours (10 weeks x 40 hours per week)

Applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume

Applicants should specify the LAJC legal program(s) of interest and preferred office location

All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered, valued, respected, and safe

In reviewing applications, we look for evidence that applicants have experience and/or thoughtfulness in working with traditionally marginalized populations

Preferred

Proficiency in Spanish for the Immigrant Justice Program, Health Justice and Public Benefits, and Worker Justice Program

Interest in engaging client communities in rural areas and willingness to undertake occasional travel to visit workers and community members for the Worker Justice Program