Law Student Opportunities
NJP welcomes law students to apply for internships and externships year-round. Most positions must be self-supported, through a school program or work-study.
How to Apply
Internships are generally available in most of NJP’s offices during the summer.
- Please note in your cover letter which office location(s) and practice areas you are interested in
- We start accepting summer internship and externship applications in the fall
- Spanish fluency is helpful for all positions and required for some.
Read our Law Student Brochure for more details.
Current Openings
Summer Of 2027 Law Clerks
Under the supervision of highly experienced staff attorneys, law clerks will serve as part of a statewide team of legal services advocates who work cooperatively, with other providers, in bringing high-quality representation to the State’s indigent population.
Rural Legal Assistance Paid Summer Internship/Externship
Under the supervision of highly experienced staff attorneys, law clerks will serve as part of a statewide team of legal services advocates who work cooperatively, with other providers, in bringing high-quality representation to the State’s indigent population.
2027 Paid Laurel Rubin Farmworker Justice Summer Internship
Northwest Justice Project Farmworker Unit seeks three summer interns to join a team of experienced attorneys and outreach workers in serving migrant farm workers throughout the state of Washington. The interns will join labor camp outreach, community engagement, and legal advocacy efforts to further farmworker justice in the State.
Most of our summer opportunities are posted in the fall. Continue checking back throughout the season as we continue to post open positions.
Questions?
Email Human Resources at attorneyresume@nwjustice.org or call (206) 279-6265.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NJP is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and fosters an environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices. NJP actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity. NJP is committed to maintaining an organization whose staff, Board and clients are diverse in background, experience, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religious preference, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sensory, mental or physical abilities, veteran status, and other qualities that strengthen the program while reinforcing its commitment to basic fairness. People of color, people who identify as transgender, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals needing a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process or for more information about the project should contact Human Resources at (206) 279-6265 or email attorneyresume@nwjustice.org.
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