2026 Legal Intern

North Carolina Justice Center

Legal Internship

Summer 2026

To Apply: Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter to: request the North Carolina Justice Center will provide reasonable accommodation for all candidates with disabilities.

Location: Hybrid (Raleigh NC)

Job Title: Legal Intern

Positions: Multiple Positions

Overview

The North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC) is a progressive research and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding opportunity and protecting the rights of low-income individuals and communities in North Carolina. For over 29 years the Justice Center has been on the front lines in the courts at legislature in the media and communities advocating for positive changes for poor and working North Carolinians. The Justice Center has played a primary role in most of the states major policy debates and successfully litigated hundreds of individual cases and class actions. For more information visit .

The North Carolina Justice Center seeks law student interns to help us carry out our mission. This opportunity is for the summer of 2026 starting in mid-May. This is a hybrid opportunity where interns will be required to work in the office at least one day per week. We will begin reviewing applications in January 2026 conducting interviews on a rolling basis positions will be open until filled.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Internships: Legal interns work with NCJC staff on a variety of issues:

Legal research and writing

Litigation support

Drafting model legislation

Legislative research

Assistance with lobbying efforts

Research for policy reports or briefs

Communication with clients and constituents

Other related legal duties as assigned

Compensation:

The North Carolina Justice Center is a non-profit organization entirely dependent on grants and donations consequently we encourage candidates to apply for funding through their schools and explore alternate funding opportunities. Nevertheless the Justice Center provides limited funding to interns based on needs.

Equal Opportunity

The NC Justice Center is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race color creed sex religion age national origin sexual orientation gender identity political affiliation disability pregnancy personal appearance citizenship military service genetic information natural hairstyles or any protected status. We are a Fair Chance Employer and strive to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records.

Qualifications:

Legal interns must have a college undergraduate degree and completed at least one year of an accredited law school. Strong writing and analytical skills and ability to work with others are critical. Spanish proficiency is desirable.