Join Legal Internship Opportunity at the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) | Application Deadline: 7 August 2026
The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is offering a semester-long legal internship for law students interested in social justice, human rights, and public interest litigation. This opportunity is designed for students seeking hands-on experience in legal research, advocacy, and strategic litigation within a leading civil rights organization.
About the Organization
The internship is hosted by the Center for Constitutional Rights, a nonprofit legal organization founded in 1966. CCR works alongside communities affected by systemic injustice, using litigation and advocacy to challenge abuses of power.
Its work spans multiple issue areas, including:
- Racial justice and discriminatory policing
- Immigration and prisoners’ rights
- Gender and LGBTQIA+ rights
- Indigenous rights and environmental justice
- National security and surveillance
- Corporate accountability and human rights violations
Internship Overview
- Position: Legal Intern (paid/externship option)
- Duration: September – December 2026 (fall/spring cycle available)
- Workload: 12–20 hours per week
- Location: Remote (hybrid/in-person possible by arrangement)
- Application deadline: 7 August 2026
- Program structure: Semester-based (one-term placement only)
Interns may also be part of CCR’s broader internship system, which includes the summer Ella Baker Program, though participation is limited to one term only.
Responsibilities
Interns support attorneys through a variety of legal and advocacy tasks, including:
- Legal research and writing
- Factual investigation and case analysis
- Document review and indexing
- Drafting reports and advocacy materials
- Preparing correspondence with clients and stakeholders
- Supporting hearings, trials, and discovery processes
This role offers exposure to real litigation processes and engagement with high-impact human rights cases.
Who They Are Looking For
The internship is primarily aimed at:
- Second- or third-year law students
- LLM students with strong academic preparation
- Candidates committed to social justice and public interest law
Preferred experience includes:
- Federal litigation or constitutional law
- Human rights or international law
- Immigration or prisoners’ rights law
- FOIA litigation or First Amendment issues
- Police accountability and civil rights cases
- Engagement with social movements or advocacy work
Beyond technical skills, CCR places strong emphasis on:
- Commitment to social justice
- Interest in community-based legal work
- Awareness of structural inequality and human rights issues
Compensation and Support
- Interns may seek external funding or academic credit
- If needed, CCR provides pro-rated compensation between $2,200 and $7,500, depending on hours and academic level
- Assistance is provided to help students secure university credit where applicable
This structure ensures accessibility for students from different financial backgrounds while maintaining flexibility in funding arrangements.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a single PDF containing:
- Resume
- Cover letter (including availability and interest areas)
- Legal writing sample
- List of three references
Submission notes:
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- Early applications are strongly encouraged
- No reference letters should be included
- Applications are submitted via CCR’s online form
Why This Internship Matters
Interning at CCR offers more than legal training—it provides direct engagement with landmark civil rights litigation and advocacy. Interns contribute to cases that address some of the most urgent issues in the United States and globally, including:
- Systemic racial injustice
- Mass incarceration and detention systems
- Government surveillance and national security policies
- Corporate accountability and environmental harm
For aspiring public interest lawyers, the experience provides exposure to both courtroom litigation and movement-based legal strategy.
Final Note
This internship is ideal for students who want to combine legal training with meaningful social impact. By working within a mission-driven litigation environment, interns gain practical experience while contributing to cases that challenge structural injustice and expand human rights protections.
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