Intern, 2026 Summer Legal (1L)
Southern Poverty Law Center
About this role
The SPLC Summer Legal Intern will support the Southern Poverty Law Center’s civil rights litigation and advocacy work across its Advocacy and Litigation Impact Teams. This paid internship places 1L law students in a mission-driven legal environment where they will learn about civil rights strategies and collaborate with attorneys and community partners. Interns also participate in professional development and networking opportunities throughout the summer.
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About Southern Poverty Law Center
splcenter.orgThe Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a U.S. nonprofit civil‑rights organization dedicated to advancing racial justice and protecting the rights of marginalized communities, particularly Black and Brown people. It pursues this mission through impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education, community organizing, and investigative work — including monitoring and exposing hate and extremist groups. SPLC also provides educational resources, publishes research and reports, and advocates on issues such as voting rights, immigrant justice, LGBTQ equity, and economic fairness.
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About Southern Poverty Law Center
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$36k
per year