Internships with Legal Services Corporation

Internships with Legal Services Corporation

Internships with Legal Services Corporation

Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 133 independent, non-profit legal aid organizations with more than 800 offices throughout the nation, and the U.S. territories. LSCs mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance.

LSC is currently hiring for FOUR summer 2018 internship positions. For each position, the intern’s hours will be up to 37.5 hours per week. The internship will run from June through August 2018. Positions are paid based on class year.

To apply, submit a complete application (provide ALL of the information requested and answer ALL of the questions) and attach a résumé and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply directly on our website at: www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/careers

Questions can be sent to: jobs@lsc.gov

Below is a brief description of each internship. To read the full description, please log into Careers4Terps and search the ID number for the internship you are interested in.

Government Relations & Public Affairs Communication Intern (ID # 170242)

The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to:

1. Understand the relationship between legislative affairs and communications.
2. Learn how to develop accurate and rapid messages for different audiences.

Government Relations & Public Affairs Legislative Intern (ID # 170243)

The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to:

1. Understand the relationship between legislative affairs and communications.
2. Acquire a sound understanding of how the federal appropriations process works.

Institutional Advancement Intern (ID # 170245)

The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to:

• Increase proficiency in specific fundraising disciplines; such as finance management, grant research, marketing, and event coordination.
• Observe and participate in fundraising operations and decision-making.

Office of Compliance & Enforcement Intern (ID # 170246)

The primary objectives of the internship are for the interns to:

• Acquire a sound understanding of the importance of compliance oversight within the context of providing civil legal services pursuant to LSC funding;
• Build an academic and professional portfolio of work and writing samples; and
• Learn and implement effective professional attitudes and behaviors.