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. 

Interns work directly with staff attorneys on assigned tasks include drafting documents, conducting research, attending community outreach events, and engaging with clients about their case. Law student work may also include interviewing clients and witnesses; collecting, evaluating, and preparing evidence for presentation; conducting legal research; drafting pleadings, briefs and other legal documents; and advocating for clients before administrative agencies.

Submission Deadline: October 25, 2026
Summer Session: June 1 – August 6, 2027

Internship opportunities for law students in each of the following units: 

• Consumer Protection
• Immigrant Justice Program *Spanish fluency preferred
• N.C. Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
• Health and Income Sercurity Program
• Veterans’ Legal Services
• Education Law Program
• Family Law Program
• Housing Justice Program

Internship opportunities for undergraduate students in the following units: 

• North Carolina Benefits Navigator Program *Spanish fluency preferred
• Communications/Advancement 
• Pro Bono

Schedule: Advocacy Center staff enjoy a hybrid work schedule. Interns are required to be present in the office three days per week and may work remotely for the remaining two days. Interns are expected to work 7.5 hours per day between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. 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

• Use this link to submit the following documents:
  • Cover letter – indicate which unit(s) you are interested in working with
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • An unofficial academic transcript; for 1Ls, please submit your undergraduate transcript
• Inquire about financial support, internship, or externship programs available through your school or other institutions

Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026
Interviews: November 9-20, 2026

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.