Intern at NACDL

As capacity allows, NACDL offers limited opportunities for student interns, externs, and post-graduate fellowships within our policy departments.

Candidates must be

  • Currently enrolled in law school or graduate school on a full-time or part-time basis.
    • NACDL is currently unable to offer internships to undergraduate students.
    • Recent college graduates working under a post-graduation fellowship program will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • NACDL membership is FREE for law students. NACDL offers mentorships and resources that will start your defense career off right. Join NACDL today! nacdl.org/studentformEither eligible to receive academic credit for their internship OR have secured funding through a grant, fellowship, or similar compensation source.
    • NACDL is unable to offer compensation AND does not accept students for unpaid, non-credit internships.
  • Committed to a minimum of 60 hours of work over the course of at least 6 weeks.
  • Interested students must complete NACDL’s Internship Application form and provide a current resume.

Additional questions about NACDL’s internship opportunities should be directed to internship@nacdl.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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