Summer 2027 Legal Internship
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Internship
About the job
Company Description Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (Reporters Committee) provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. Reporters Committee serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use its online resources.
Job Description The Reporters Committee 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.
Qualifications Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and interested in expanding their knowledge about U.S. press freedom and media law issues. A strong background or interest in journalism is preferred.
Additional Information Deadline: Applications should be submitted by January 1 for the summer term. To apply : Submit a cover letter, resume, a writing sample (preferably a legal writing sample) and a copy of your most recent law school transcript (transcripts are only required for 2L applicants). NOTE: Please submit materials in one PDF or Word file. Only complete applications will advance in the hiring process.
From Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 21 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job