Internship / Law Clerk (Fall 2026)

Internship Opportunity The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City of Los Angeles ("City") with the highest caliber of legal services, rangingfrom prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform to advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California. Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide. We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact. Duties and Responsibilities The Office of the City Attorney invites students currently enrolled in high school, an undergraduate program or a master's program. We have opportunities available in various branches and divisions of the office. Review the description of each branch and division here. The Office of the City Attorney invites students currently enrolled in Law school (1L, 2L or 3L) or in an LLM program to consider us for an internship. We have opportunities available in various branches and divisions of the office. Review the description of each branch and division here. Law clerk applicants may qualify to be a certified law clerk. For more details visit Internship / Law Clerk Sessions Fall - September - November Spring - March - May Summer - June - August Requirements The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office requires that Law Clerks commit a minimum of 16-hours a week up to a full time schedule of 40-hours a week. The Office is open Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM. Must submit the following for the application: Cover letter Resume Supplemental Information Placement can take place in any of the city attorney's offices throughout the City of Los Angeles. Location options and preferences will be discussed with applicants selected for an interview. Questions Contact Danette Garcia at View email address on click.appcast.io. As a covered entity under Title Il of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Human Resources Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for benefits.