Center for Disability & Elder Law  

Legal Intern 

The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) hosts Legal Interns each academic year.  During 2026-2027 Winter Break, the Legal Intern will participate in a remote internship.  CDEL will provide complete training and supervision of the student.   

During the Winter Break period, activities are conducted almost exclusively remotely by CDEL.  The time commitment will vary depending on individual school winter breaks and availability.  

The internship is unpaid.  Time spent may qualify for pro bono hours for applications to a state bar.  

Interns will primarily assist with client screening, intakes and follow up correspondence. The student will gain experience in the following practice areas and develop the stated skills:

Practice Areas 

Estate planning 

Guardianship 

Housing 

Collections 

Financial Abuse  

Family Law  

Skills

Interviewing candidates for service 

Document drafting 

Students interested in Elder Law, Disability Law, Public Interest Law and Housing Law are specifically invited to apply.   

CDEL is an equal opportunity employer.  We are a welcoming community that engages, encourages and empowers those who are members of underrepresented communities.  We are a dedicated advocate for our clients who hold many diverse identities and experiences, across race, color, sex, age, religion, class, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge, source of income, housing status and gender identity. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized and underrepresented communities to apply for this position.  We also encourage you to read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement available on our website. 

Applications are considered as they are received. 

Legal internship for students interested in elder law, disability law, public interest law, or housing law; remote work; unpaid; may qualify for pro bono hours.

Key Responsibilities

• screening clients
• conducting intakes
• drafting documents

Job Details

• Category: Legal and Compliance
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Internship
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

About Center for Disability & Elder Law

A non-profit legal organization providing services for disability and elder law clients. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs