Law Student Intern Summer 2026 Job at Transgender Law Center, Oakland, CA

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  • Transgender Law Center
  • Oakland, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Stipend available based on need

Position: Law Student Intern Summer 2026

Reports to: Staff Attorneys Impact Litigation Team

Status: Full or Part time

Salary range: Stipend available based on need

Location: Remote

About Transgender Law Center:Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the rights of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.

We pursue a multidisciplinary approach to advocacy, including nationwide impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education, and direct services through our legal helpdesk and prison mail program. Our legal and policy work encompasses a broad range of issues facing transgender people across the country, with a current focus on cases combatting the criminalization of transgender people. You can learn more about our work at

About the position:Transgender Law Centers impact litigation team seeks law students as part or full- time legal interns for the Summer of 2026 (dates are flexible). Interns will work remotely, with regular interactions with staff through team meetings and weekly supervision check ins. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Funding is available for those who need it. If you are seeking funding, please indicate that in your cover letter. Requests for funding will not affect your likelihood of obtaining a legal internship.

Legal internships provide law students with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience working in civil rights law for transgender communities. Legal Interns will engage in some of the following tasks under the supervision of Transgender Law Centers attorneys:

  • Assist with TLCs impact litigation docket including performing legal research, case investigation, and document review; producing legal writing (both internal memos and court documents); and participating in co-counsel meetings;
  • Engage in policy advocacy, including supporting the drafting of policy materials, and non-litigation advocacy on behalf of clients;
  • Draft Helpdesk and Prison Mail Program responses and resources for the public.

Requirements:

  • Enrollment in an ABA accredited law school
  • Interest in transgender issues and civil rights law
  • Commitment to racial and economic justice
  • Strong writing and research skills

How to Apply:Please submit a cover letter and resume through Bamboo. Please include why you are interested in working at TLC, and whether you are seeking funding. If you are seeking funding, please include any other funding sources you would also be receiving for the time period of the internship.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Transgender Law Center is proud to be an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including Black, indigenous, and other people of color; women and femmes; people with disabilities; and people who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer are particularly urged to apply. For more information about Transgender Law Center please visit our website:

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