Legal Intern
Quick answer
The Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring legal interns for a summer internship in the Deep South, USA, offering hourly pay and remote work with occasional in-person meetings.
- Role
- Legal Intern
- Organization
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- Location
- Deep South, USA (remote with occasional in-person meetings)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $18.40 per hour
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking highly motivated legal interns who are passionate about civil rights and possess strong academic backgrounds, excellent writing skills, and a commitment to public interest work.
What you'll do
- Work on cutting-edge legal issues within one of the Advocacy and Litigation Impact Teams
- Participate in professional development and networking opportunities
- Assist attorneys with litigation and help implement community-focused strategies
- Uphold JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners
What it takes
- Currently enrolled in a law school as a second-year law student
- Strong academic background
- Excellent writing skills
- Demonstrated passion for civil rights work
- Commitment to public interest work
- Understanding of SPLC’s mission, vision, and values
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Hourly wage, potential for supervisor-approved overtime
Frequently asked questions
Where will the internship be based?
The internship is based in the Deep South, USA, with remote work and occasional in-person meetings at SPLC offices.
What is the compensation?
Interns are paid $18.40 per hour, with potential for supervisor-approved overtime.
What are the minimum qualifications?
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a law school as a second-year law student, have a strong academic background, and excellent writing skills.
How do I apply?
Submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript by 5:00pm CST on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Is the internship remote?
The internship is primarily remote, but there may be occasional in-person meetings at SPLC offices.
How to apply
Apply directly on Southern Poverty Law Center's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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