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 2026 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 2025 Summer Interns

“It has been a great privilege to spend the summer at NCLC learning from some of the greatest consumer advocates out there. I had the opportunity to work on truly cutting-edge litigation and advocacy work that will hopefully shape the future of consumer law and advance economic justice.”

Rahul Keeranoor (Greenfield Fellow, Washington University Law School)

“During my summer with NCLC, I learned about a wide range of legal issues impacting low income consumers. Working alongside NCLC’s advocates, I refined my research and writing skills and further developed my advocacy skills. It was especially meaningful to learn from such dedicated advocates whose passion for their work is inspiring.”

Emily Gallo (University of Michigan Law School)

“At NCLC, I saw firsthand what it means to advocate for low-income consumers with both compassion and purpose. I had the opportunity to collaborate with consumer advocates from around the nation on cutting-edge litigation and policy work. All the while, I was able to learn from NCLC’s team of leading experts in every area of consumer law and policy imaginable.”

Joshua Lilly (Rossman Fellow, Harvard Law School)

“I had an incredible experience at NCLC this summer. I was consistently exposed to new legal issues and had the opportunity to collaborate with expert attorneys. The team also provided amazing mentorship and support, ensuring I was continuously learning throughout the internship.”

Aanvi Jhaveri (Hobbs Fellow, University of Michigan Law School)

“This summer at NCLC has increased my confidence as an advocate. That boost came in part from advancing a variety of projects at the cutting edge of consumer law. But what was most impactful was the thoughtful and brilliant guidance so many of NCLC’s staff provided throughout the program. They made this internship nothing short of exceptional.”

Bret Jacob (Boston College Law School)