Legal Intern, Unpaid – Academic Credit Eligible

FASD United (formerly NOFAS)

Legal Intern supporting Justice Advisory Committee and Justice Center initiatives at FASD United. Conducting legal research and developing training materials focused on justice system improvements.

Posted 6/24/2026internshipRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal research on topics related to FASD and the justice system (e.g., competency, Miranda rights, sentencing, diversion, disability accommodations)
Identify and summarize relevant case law, statutes, and emerging legal trends
Support development of legal briefs, memoranda, and issue summaries
Assist in research and drafting components of amicus curiae briefs
Compile supporting evidence, citations, and interdisciplinary research (legal + clinical)
Track relevant appellate and post-conviction cases involving FASD-related issues
Support the development of training materials for legal professionals (judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement)
Assist in creating fact sheets, legal guides, and presentation materials
Translate complex legal and clinical concepts into accessible formats
Assist with preparation of Justice Advisory Committee materials (agendas, summaries, research briefs)
Support coordination of subject-matter experts and contributors
Participate in internal discussions and contribute insights where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current law student (1L, 2L, or 3L) in good academic standing
Strong legal research and writing skills
Interest in criminal law, juvenile justice, disability law, public defense, prosecution, or public policy
Ability to synthesize complex information across disciplines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Coursework or experience in criminal law, evidence, constitutional law, or disability rights (Preferred)
Interest or experience related to FASD, neurodevelopmental disabilities, or behavioral health (Preferred)
Experience with legal databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unpaid (academic credit or volunteer experience)

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlegal writingcase law analysisdrafting legal briefssummarizing statutesinterdisciplinary researchfact sheet creationlegal guide developmentpresentation material preparationsynthesis of complex information

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationinsight contribution