Fall 2026 Legal Intern

Role

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking legal interns to join the legal team.

Key Accountabilities

• Legal and related research
• Analyzing emerging issues within the government ethics space
• Assisting in the preparation of complaints, reports, and other written products

Position Details

The legal intern position offers law students an opportunity to participate in current hot-button issues of great public importance. This position is based in the DC metro area and will be a hybrid of remote and in-person. Therefore, the applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision. This position is designed for second- and third-year law students.

Compensation

• Full-time internship (approx. 35-40 hours/week): $1890 a month stipend
• Part-time internship (approx. 20 hours/week): $1050 a month stipend

How to Apply

Email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include the semester for which you are applying, "Legal Intern", and your last name in the subject line (e.g. Summer Legal Intern Smith). No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.

Equal Opportunity

CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.