Legal Intern (Summer 2026)

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Legal Intern

Job Summary
The Legal Intern role is an integral part of the Legal team obtaining exposure to and supporting the many facets of legal and policy work performed by the team. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contribute to the success of KIPP DCs mission. This is a summer intern role that runs for 9 weeks (June 1 2026 - July 31 2026) based on KIPP DC campuses with an anticipated start date of June 1st 2026.

About KIPP DC
For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community.

About the team
The Legal Team works proactively to advance KIPP DCs legal interests and mission by offering clear timely and actionable legal advice on all aspects of KIPP DCs organization. As such this team has a unique lens and influence on all elements of KIPP DCs work. The team advises on areas of legal compliance stays abreast of changes in the law drafts policies and training to advance compliance and ensures KIPP DC receives strong representation in legal proceedings. Our areas of work are as vast as the education industry itself including compliance contracts corporate governance employment law risk mitigation special education and real estate. We uphold the principles of equity inclusion transparency and fairness in all aspects of our work and engagement as a team.

About the Role
Legal Interns gain exposure to and have the opportunity to assist with a broad variety of projects including Title IX employment corporate governance real estate and education policy. This is a Non-Exempt position and will report to the Deputy General Counsel.

Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students families or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this positions work this will allow for hybrid flexibility. This role will have approximately 50% flexibility to work remotely. (3 days a week minimum.)

Responsibilities
Performing Legal Research: 50%

Summarizing developments in the law
Drafting legal memoranda on questions of law
Presenting findings to team members

For example examining the ramifications of Supreme Court decisions on KIPP DCs labor and wage policies exploring the impact of marijuana convictions on an individuals eligibility to volunteer and examining employees religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines.

Drafting Policies: 20%

Reviewing existing policies
Drafting or editing existing policies

For example contributing to a draft of a transgender and gender non-conforming student policy and helped establish policies for record retention and document destruction.

Supporting team delivery of professional development: 20%

Working with the team to identify key training needs
Drafting and editing training materials

Supporting legal team functions: 10%

Supporting team with day-to-day needs such as records management data collection drafting or updating operating procedures and reviewing vendor Certificates of Insurance (COI).

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree
Current enrollment in a J.D. program.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Flexibility tenacity ability to produce high-quality work resourcefulness and willingness to work well with a team
Strong writing communication and legal research skills
Willingness and desire to learn
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Google Workspace
K-12 education or non-profit experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel to KIPP DC schools and headquarters

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:

Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform believing in every childs potential for success and prioritizing students schools and the essential role of families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DCs commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback self reflection humility and action.

Benefits & Compensation

The KIPP DC summer internship program offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00 allowing you to gain valuable experience while earning a decent income. Legal Interns are eligible to work up to 40 hours per week providing flexibility to balance your work andpersonal life.

Please note that the program will follow the KIPP DC HDQ holiday calendar which includes two unpaid holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and the 4th of July observation (July 3) giving you time to celebrate and recharge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Required Experience:

Intern

Legal InternJob SummaryThe Legal Intern role is an integral part of the Legal team obtaining exposure to and supporting the many facets of legal and policy work performed by the team. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contribute to the success of KIPP DCs mission...