Thank you for your interest in interning with California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Future attorneys and advocates committed to social justice or public interest will find diverse and exciting internship opportunities here!
The Internship Experience
Internships are available throughout the year to current students (law students and all undergraduates).
Students will have the ability to enhance their legal training under the supervision of experienced litigators and community lawyers.
Experiences such as participating in client intake, developing cases, representing clients in administrative hearings, litigating, researching, and writing are among the hands-on experiences you may have during a CRLA internship.
Areas of Practice
CRLA has 19 offices across California providing both impact litigation and direct legal services.
Our areas of legal practice include education, employment and labor, housing, community leadership development, and rural housing.
Additionally, CRLA has special programs focused on vulnerable rural communities including immigrants, Indigenous people, LGBTQ+ people, youth, and residents of unincorporated communities.
Each office focuses on different aspects of the law based on the needs of the community, so please email us for more information.
How to Apply
We invite you to submit your internship application online.
Please include your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (optional but recommended).
Your cover letter should include your desired office location and requested internship timing.
At your discretion you may also include a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.
If you have already spoken to an advocate about an internship opportunity, please add their name in the “Referral Name” section of the online application. Your information will go directly to them.
Questions about the application process? Please contact our HR team at (510) 267-0762 or hrsupport@crla.org.
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
