Careers

Spring 2026 Legal Internship: 
Brown’s Promise at the Southern Education Foundation

The Opportunity

Brown’s Promise (hosted by the Southern Education Foundation) seeks to host a 2L or 3L student as a Legal Intern. Brown’s Promise Legal Interns work under the direct supervision of our Chief Legal Counsel, in collaboration with our policy team, and support our work on community-based impact litigation to advance integrated, well-resourced public schools for all students, and especially for students of color and students experiencing poverty. 

Minimum Requirements 
The ideal candidate meets the following requirements, embodying a strong commitment to educational equity and civil rights, as well as a desire to engage with diverse communities to advance racial justice.

  • Currently a 2L or 3L student in an ABA accredited law school;

  • Demonstrated commitment to education, equity, racial justice, and civil rights;

  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills as demonstrated through professional experience, writing sample, and academic record;

  • Effective written and oral communication skills in both legal and non-legal settings; and

  • Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with all Brown’s Promise staff and to develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse clients and community organizations.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

  • Have prior experience working with or ties to low-income communities of color;

  • Can demonstrate involvement in activities, employment, or scholarship that promotes education equity, desegregation, racial justice, inclusion and increased opportunity for historically marginalized communities; and,

  • Law school journal, moot court, or mock trial experience.

We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every listed qualification but bring passion, lived experience, or unique perspectives aligned with our mission.”

Compensation

This internship is unpaid. If the student has funding from school or can receive credit we are happy to work with the school to meet any requirements.

Location / Hours

  • Fully remote

  • 5 to 15 hours per week, depending on student preference.

To Apply

Please submit the following to jobs@brownspromise.org:

  1. Resume

  2. Cover letter

  3. Legal writing sample- The legal writing sample must be the applicant’s original work—please indicate at the beginning of the document whether and the extent to which it has been edited by others.

  4. Law school transcript

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For questions or accommodations, please contact jobs@brownspromise.org.