Legal Intern – Community Legal Services

This is a legal intern position that will run through the Summer of 2026. (approximately ten weeks to be scheduled between May - August 2026). Applicants should be interested in serving with the office for the entire Summer. Minimum Requirements: Currently attending an Accredited Law School with completion of at least 2 semesters of study. PREFERRED:

• Applications with a cover letter detailing interest in the position, including why applicant wants to work for Travis County Community Legal Services
• Demonstrated interest or experience with relevant policy matters and local government.
• Mission-aligned experience (work or lived) advocating on behalf of clients who cannot afford legal services.
• Effective rapport-building and interpersonal techniques.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of:
  • Legal research, including Lexis or Westlaw.
  • Oral advocacy skills.
  • Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to criminal and civil court systems
  • Technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Business letter writing, including tone, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Confidential handling of certain criminal justice and health information.