Legal Intern Placement Program
In 1995, the GWAC Foundation created its signature Legal Internship Placement Program (L.I.P.P) to assist in fostering and sustaining a viable presence of women in the legal profession throughout the Greater Washington D.C. area. The L.I.P.P. program is designed to sponsor summer internships for minority law students with financial need and offer law students the opportunity to gain invaluable legal experience that they would otherwise be unable to obtain. L.I.P.P. award recipients are awarded a stipend that is distributed during the summer of the internship program, at the start and finish of the internship.
2025 L.I.P.P. Application
The GWAC Foundation is looking to sponsor one paid legal intern for the summer of 2025 to serve in the office of Rep. Summer Lee (PA-12). This position will offer a law student the opportunity to gain experience with federal legislation and policy, while expanding their network on Capitol Hill with various organizations including GWAC and the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance. Responsibilities will include drafting letters and memos, conducting policy research, helping staff prepare for hearings, participating in meetings with stakeholders and constituents, and researching ideas for legislative solutions. Candidates should have completed at least one year of law school, have strong legal research and communications skills, know how to adapt to a demanding environment and know how to work collaboratively. Candidates with a diverse background and community organizing experience are a plus.
The GWAC Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The internship is in-person in Washington, D.C. with the internship being remote on out of session days and will run from late May/early June to August with flexible start dates. The legal intern will receive a $4,000 stipend for the duration of the internship. Applications are due February 21, 2025.
*The $4,000 stipend will be paid in two payments, one at the beginning of the summer and one at the end of the summer after an exit interview.*
To apply, please email the following to [email protected]:
- Cover Letter
- 2-4 page Writing Sample
- 150-word Essay about yourself, including the reasons why you would like to intern in a congressional office
- List of specific issues or areas that interest you
2024 L.I.P.P. Recipient
Please consider making a donation toward GWAC Foundation, Inc., GWAC’s 501(c)(3) non-profit association. Funds are used to support programs such as L.I.P.P., book and bar review scholarships, and community service projects.