Legal Internships

Legal Internships

The RCFP legal team offers up to three full-time summer internships for current law students (1Ls and 2Ls). Legal interns have the opportunity to work with Reporters Committee attorneys on litigation and amicus-related projects, conduct legal research, and gain hands-on experience addressing a broad range of media law issues. Interns with an interest in emerging issues related to technology, national security, content-based regulations online, and the protection of reporter-source confidentiality will have the opportunity to work with the RCFP Technology and Press Freedom Project team.

Deadline:

Applications should be submitted by Jan. 1 for the summer term.

To apply:

Submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample (preferably a legal writing sample) and a transcript (transcripts are only required for 2L applicants). A strong background or interest in journalism is preferred. NOTE: Please submit materials in onePDF file. Apply using this SmartRecruiters link.