Job Description

Position: Law Student Intern – Spring 2027 Status:Full or Part Time Internship Location:This position can be remote or work out of TLC’s offices in Oakland or Brooklyn Reports to:Staff Attorneys – Impact Litigation Team Note: We’re thrilled by the interest in this role! To help our team manage the volume of applications, we kindly ask that you avoid calling or emailing to check on your status. We’ll be sure to reach out if you’re selected to move forward. About Transgender Law Center Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the rights of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life. You can learn more about our work at About the Position Transgender Law Center’s impact litigation team seeks law students as part or full- time legal interns for the Spring of 2027 (dates are flexible). Legal internships provide law students with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience working in civil rights law for transgender communities. Interns will work remotely, with regular interactions with staff through team meetings and weekly supervision check ins. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Funding is available for those who need it. If you are seeking funding, please indicate that in your cover letter. Requests for funding will not affect your likelihood of obtaining a legal internship. Legal Interns will engage in some of the following tasks under the supervision of Transgender Law Center’s attorneys: assist with TLC’s impact litigation docket including performing legal research, case investigation, and document review; producing legal writing (both internal memos and court documents); and participating in co-counsel meetings; engage in policy advocacy, including supporting the drafting of policy materials, and non-litigation advocacy on behalf of clients; draft Helpdesk and Prison Mail Program responses and resources for the public. Qualifications & Requirements Enrollment in an ABA accredited law school. Interest in transgender issues and civil rights law. Commitment to racial and economic justice. Strong writing and research skills. How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume. Please include why you are interested in working at TLC, and whether you are seeking funding. If you are seeking funding, please include any other funding sources you would also be receiving for the time period of the internship.

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Transgender Law Center is proud to be an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; women and femmes; people with disabilities; and people who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer are particularly urged to apply. For more information about Transgender Law Center please visit our website:

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Full time, Part time, Internship, Remote work, Flexible hours

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