The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy offers 10-week internships to qualified and motivated undergraduate and law school students. We strive to provide an intensive, practical, and worthwhile internship for students who are passionate about providing legal services to low-income people in Mecklenburg County and beyond.
Our interns work directly with staff attorneys on their caseloads handling tasks that range from drafting documents for administrative matters, providing direct client services, and participating in systemic advocacy projects. Law student work may include interviewing clients and witnesses; collecting, evaluating, and preparing evidence for presentation; performing legal research; drafting pleadings, briefs and other legal documents; and advocating for clients before administrative agencies.
Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025
Summer Session: May 26 – July 31, 2026
Internship opportunities for law students in each of the following units.
- Consumer Protection (1)
- Immigrant Justice Program (2) *Spanish fluency preferred
- N.C. Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (1)
- Public Benefits (2)
- Veterans’ Legal Services (1)
- Education Law Project (1)
Internship opportunities for undergraduate students in the following units:
- Health Insurance Navigators (2) *Spanish fluency preferred
- Communications (1)
- Pro Bono (1)
Schedule: Advocacy Center staff enjoy a hybrid work schedule. Interns are required to be present in the office 3 days per week and may work remotely for the remaining 2 days. Interns are expected to work 7.5 hours per day between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm. Time off and other details of working hours are between the intern and their supervisor.
Funding: The Advocacy Center is unable to offer compensation to interns. We encourage students to apply for public interest stipends or work-study grants through their school or other institutions if they are unable to work on a volunteer basis. In the past, most interns have been able to secure outside funding to cover living expenses. Advocacy Center staff will provide any supporting documentation and letters of recommendation necessary to obtain funding for selected applicants.
To Apply
- Send the following to internship@charlottelegaladvocacy.org:
- Cover letter
- Résumé or curriculum vitae
- An unofficial academic transcript
- Any other information you wish to include
- Inquire about financial support, internship, or externship programs available through your school or other institutions.
Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025
Interviews: November 3-14, 2025
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
