Summer 2025 Legal Intern, National Prison Project

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Requirements:

• Current law students who will have completed one year of law school before the internship commences.
• Second- and third-year law students pursuing a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Demonstrated strong interest in the rights of incarcerated people and a commitment to civil rights.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work.
• Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting legal memorandum, affidavits, and briefing.
• Assisting with the drafting, production, and distribution of advocacy and public education materials.
• Conducting factual and legal/policy research regarding the rights of incarcerated people.
• Researching and drafting prospects for new litigation or campaign advocacy.
• Gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information related to prison and jail conditions.
• Providing campaign and litigation support to supervising attorneys.