San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) is proud of our tradition of hosting Fall semester externs a great early step in your law career. Come join us in 2026 for a learning experience …
Skills: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Advocacy, Client Interviewing
San Francisco, California, United States • Hybrid
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Externs will prepare legal memoranda, conduct legal research, and perform litigation and advocacy assignments under senior attorney supervision. They may also participate in direct legal services and client interviews to support civil rights work.
Applicants must be current law students (2Ls and 3Ls welcome) with a demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice. Experience with state or federal court civil litigation is preferred.
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) is proud of our tradition of hosting Fall semester externs a great early step in your law career. Come join us in 2026 for a learning experience with direct service attorneys and litigators on the front lines of civil rights work.
About LCCRSF
As a leading civil rights organization on the West Coast, LCCRSF works to dismantle systems of oppression and to build an equitable, just society. Formed in 1968 to bridge the legal community and the Civil Rights Movement, we advance the rights of historically marginalized, immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities using an integrated model of direct service, advocacy, and impact litigation. Not only do we fight oppression and construct more just systems and institutions, but we grow the social justice movement by investing in legal fellows and training a network of over 1,000 active pro bono attorneys. Our community-driven work spurs statewide impact and sets national precedents.
Your Work
Law clerks and externs are an integral part of LCCRSF. Under the supervision of a senior attorney, law clerks and semester externs may prepare legal memoranda, conduct legal research, perform other litigation and advocacy related legal assignments, and conduct client interviews. Law clerks and externs may have the opportunity to participate in direct legal services, impact litigation, and/or policy advocacy.
Applicants can visit our website for more information about each team’s focus areas. If you have a particular interest in a current project or issue area, please indicate that in the online application, and describe your interest in your cover letter.
Qualifications:
Law clerks and externs may be considered in the future for post-graduate fellowships at LCCRSF
Work Schedule
Fall externs are ordinarily expected to work 20 to 25 hours per week for 10 weeks. The Fall 2026 program is flexible and will begin around mid-August and end before December 15th.
Working Environment and Conditions
The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position, constantly operate a computer, and must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
The Lawyers' Committee protects and promotes the rights of people of color, low-income people, and immigrants in CA.
Founded in 1968 to bring the civil rights movement from the streets into the courts, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area works to advance, protect, and promote the legal rights of marginalized communities and low‑income people, including immigrants and refugees. By leveraging the pro bono support of more than 1,600 private attorneys, LCCRSF provides free legal assistance through direct services, impact litigation, and policy advocacy—multiplying its reach and creating lasting, systemic change across the Bay Area and throughout California.
Offices: 131 Steuart Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105, US
The Lawyers' Committee protects and promotes the rights of people of color, low-income people, and immigrants in CA.
Founded in 1968 to bring the civil rights movement from the streets into the courts, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area works to advance, protect, and promote the legal rights of marginalized communities and low‑income people, including immigrants and refugees. By leveraging the pro bono support of more than 1,600 private attorneys, LCCRSF provides free legal assistance through direct services, impact litigation, and policy advocacy—multiplying its reach and creating lasting, systemic change across the Bay Area and throughout California.
Offices: 131 Steuart Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105, US
