Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Compliance & Enforcement Intern – Spring 2026

Location: Washington, D.C. 20006

Department: Office of Compliance & Enforcement

Employment Status: Part-Time | Unpaid | Hybrid | DC-Metro Area Only

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT (OCE) :

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC), established by Congress in 1974, is the nation’s largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income individuals. We currently support 130 nonprofit legal aid organizations throughout the nation. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.

The Office of Compliance and Enforcement (OCE) plays a critical role in upholding this mission. OCE ensures that grantees meet all requirements under the LSC Act, along with related regulations, guidelines, and grant assurances. In addition, OCE responds to public inquiries and investigates complaints, helping to maintain transparency, accountability, and trust in the delivery of legal services.

This position is based in Washington, DC, and will require working from an office in DC in accordance with LSC’s hybrid work model. The successful candidate must live in the DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship.

WHY JOIN US?

Please note: Due to the current funding environment and broader political shifts impacting our resources, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to pause all paid internships until further notice.

However, we remain deeply committed to supporting emerging professionals through unpaid, educational internships that deliver real-world experience, professional development, and connections in the legal and nonprofit sectors. If applicable, we’re happy to provide documentation to support academic credit.

While this internship is unpaid, here’s what you'll gain:

• Hands-on legal and compliance exposure
• Project ownership and meaningful work
• Opportunities to build writing and research samples
• Close collaboration with a team dedicated to equal justice
• Personalized mentorship and professional references for high-performing interns

The internship is expected to run from mid-January through May 2026 , with interns expected to work between 15 to 20 hours per week on a part-time basis.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN & DO :

This internship offers a rich learning experience in compliance, legal process, and public service. You’ll gain insight into how grant oversight supports civil legal services and help carry out essential work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage small projects from inception to completion;
2. Working with complex excel spreadsheets and Smartsheets;
3. Drafting simple letters in response to information requests;
4. Draft memorandum based on review of relevant documents;
5. Conduct internet-based research; and
6. General administrative functions.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are accepting applications from current undergraduate , graduate , and law students , as well as recent graduates of post-secondary institutions.

The ideal applicant must be:

• Dependable, curious, and mission-driven
• Strong writers and communicators
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Bonus : experience with Adobe, survey tools, or process mapping.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

To apply, visit Please submit:

• A current résumé
• A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship and how your goals align with LSC’s mission

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. If you need accommodations during the application process, email jobapplicant@lsc.gov.

OUR COMMITMENT :

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a sense of connection and purpose. We believe our differences drive excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole self to work. Together, we are building a community grounded in openness and trust—one that provides opportunities for all team members to grow, thrive, and contribute toward advancing LSC's mission.

LSC is an equal opportunity employer.

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