Law School Internship Program

Our Internship Program exposes law students to the rewarding practice of municipal law. Students enrolled in an accredited law school can apply. We place each intern on a legal team focused on a specific area of law. We aim to pair students with a team that aligns with their professional interests.

Learn more about our legal teams that host interns.

Deputy City Attorneys supervise and mentor interns on a variety of legal research and writing projects. Depending on their assignments, interns may attend client meetings, trials, and hearings. Interns also take part in events, tours, and lectures.

All legal internship positions are unpaid. Contact your law school to check if you qualify to earn academic credit.

Spring 2027 Internship Program

• Mandatory orientation: Monday, January 11, 2027
• Program: Monday, January 11, 2027, to Friday, April 2, 2027. Interns work a minimum of 12 hours per week for the length of the program. Interns may work remotely 1 day per week. Interns may extend their participation for up to 14 weeks to satisfy academic credit requirements.
• Application Deadline: October 1, 2026. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Summer 2027 Internship Program

• Mandatory orientation: Monday, June 7, 2027
• Program: Monday, June 7, 2027, to Friday, August 13, 2027. Interns work full time for the length of the program. Interns may work remotely 2 days per week. Interns may adjust their start and end dates to accommodate their academic calendar or to satisfy credit requirements.
• Application Deadline: December 11, 2026. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

To apply: email CATintern.applications@sfcityatty.org with:

• A resume
• A cover letter with three preferred practice teams
• A brief legal writing sample