Intern, Intake Program (Spring) | Legal Aid DC
Intern, Intake Program (Spring)
Location: Washington, DC
Scholarship Amount: $2,585
Closing Date: November 24, 2025 at 5pm
This internship is for Spring 2026 and will be 12 weeks in duration. Interns at Legal Aid DC have the unique opportunity to receive substantive assignments that will have an immediate impact on our clients. Legal Aid will help Spring semester interns receive course credit for their internships. Interns work primarily out of Legal Aid’s offices in NW DC, with the option to perform some work remotely if approved by their supervisor. Interns may also work out of our SE office based on organizational needs. Spring interns should expect to work at least 12 hours per week.
The Intake Intern will be part of the Intake Unit and assist in conducting and processing intakes received from Applicants. The Intake Intern will also assist with other tasks assigned by various staff across all of Legal Aid’s practice areas, including, but not limited to composing letters, review assigned court dockets for follow up action; file court documents electronically or in person, assist with document gathering and organization, request interpreters for scheduled meetings, and request document translations through third party provider and provide support to various outreach partnership events. The Intake Intern will be expected to be able to work independently; however, support and supervision will be provided by the Intake Program Director and a member of the Intake Unit.
Responsibilities:
- Provide client intake support by receiving and processing inquiries and requests for assistance across all of Legal Aid’s practice areas.
- Provide administrative support across all of Legal Aid’s practice areas.
- Assist in developing Intake material for internal use.
- Interact with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and provide support as needed.
- Collaborate with staff from across all Legal Aid’s practice areas
