Summer Legal Internships

We are currently hiring for Summer 2027.

Every summer, NCLC immerses a talented group of law student interns in the world of consumer law and advocacy over a productive 11-week program. We greatly appreciate the contributions of past interns and look forward to welcoming our 2027 Summer Interns.

NCLC legal interns are assigned to teams of five-to-six attorneys, which focus on litigation, non-mortgage lending (credit cards, auto student loans, and various forms of predatory loan products), mortgage lending, bankruptcy, access to utilities, and racial justice and equal economic opportunities issues. Assignments range from researching and drafting litigation memos and briefs to work on NCLC’s manuals, investigative reports, training materials, policy analyses, and articles.

NCLC Summer Intern Named Fellowships

NCLC has multiple named fellowships to support our summer legal intern program.

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Meet the 2026 Summer Interns

Emma Farrell (Next Generation Fellow, University of Michigan Law School), Kristin Meader (Gupta Fellow, Northeastern University School of Law), Naveen Rajan (Rossman Fellow, New York University School of Law), Daryn Rockett (Greenfield Fellow, Washington University School of Law and Brown School of Social Work), Bennett Johnson (Hobbs Fellow, University of Utah), and Courtney Thomas (Gibbs Fellow, Rutgers Law School)

“This summer at NCLC, I worked on a wide range of issues related to medical debt, including legal research, legislative analysis, and policy advocacy. This work gave me a deeper understanding of the many ways advocates can make an impact on the lives of consumers. Learning from such knowledgeable and passionate attorneys strengthened my confidence as an advocate and made this an incredibly rewarding experience.”

Kristin Meader (Gupta Fellow, Northeastern University School of Law)

“My summer at NCLC has been an incredible experience. I’ve had the opportunity to work on impactful, proof-of-concept litigation and observe how NCLC serves as a nexus for advocates across the country working on issues affecting low-income people. I will definitely use what I’ve learned about movement lawyering this summer throughout my career.”

Naveen Rajan (Rossman Fellow, New York University School of Law)

“I have grown exponentially during my summer with NCLC. It was a privilege to learn from passionate advocates and work within issue areas previously unfamiliar to me. This experience has deepened my assurance that legal professionals have the power and ability to achieve meaningful social change in the interest of justice.”

Daryn Rockett (Greenfield Fellow, Washington University School of Law and Brown School of Social Work)

“Spending the summer at NCLC was a formative experience that enhanced my understanding of consumer law and passion for the subject. I learned from incredible experts about pressing issues and unfair practices consumers face across the country, and how policy advocacy and litigation can shape the legal landscape for the better. The depth of knowledge, mentorship, and kindness from everyone at NCLC made it an invaluable part of my legal education.”

Bennett Johnson (Hobbs Fellow, University of Utah)

“My time at NCLC was an incredibly meaningful experience that deepened my understanding of consumer advocacy and the critical role of the consumer bar in protecting everyday people. I had the privilege of learning from and connecting with some of the brightest minds in the field. NCLC strengthened my resolve to continue fighting for fairness, justice, and a voice for those who too often go unheard.”

Courtney Thomas (Gibbs Fellow, Rutgers Law School)

Meet the 2025 Summer Interns

Rahul Keeranoor (Greenfield Fellow, Washington University Law School), Emily Gallo (University of Michigan Law School), Joshua Lilly (Rossman Fellow, Harvard Law School), Aanvi Jhaveri (Hobbs Fellow, University of Michigan Law School), and Bret Jacob (Boston College Law School).