Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda on issues related to police misconduct and the operations of the agency.
- Conduct best practices research and draft proposals for police reform.
- Collaborate with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), attorneys, advocacy groups, and local and federal agencies on issues affecting police accountability.
Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled law students.
- Fall/Spring clerks must commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week.
- Summer clerks must have completed their second year of law school and commit to working 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.
- Courses in government, public policy, civil rights, and criminal justice are viewed favorably.
- Foreign language skills, especially Spanish, are advantageous.
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills are required.
- Familiarity with electronic legal research databases is necessary.
- Undergraduate students are not eligible to apply.
Salary Information:
- Fall/Spring internships are unpaid but can be done in conjunction with a course for academic credit.
- Summer internships are paid positions.
Application Information:
- Applications should include a brief cover letter, résumé, transcript, and writing sample.
- Application deadlines are as follows:
- Fall 2025: August 22, 2025
- Spring 2026: December 19, 2025
- Summer 2026: April 3, 2026 (applications can be accepted earlier)
- Applicants must apply for the law student academic internships on the organization's website.
For more information about the organization and the internship program, interested candidates can contact the provided email or visit the organization's website.
