Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (LCD) Internship – Summer 2020

CARDINAL INTERNSHIP: Hartford and other CT locations, but internship will be remote for summer 2021. This program is targeted to college students of color interested in entering the legal profession who have a connection (college or residence) with Connecticut. Two Wes students were hired for summer '19 (in LCD's intern photo, the Wes students are first and third from left).

Note on U.S. work authorization: students authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) must have a valid Employment Authorization Document which does not expire during the duration of the internship.

TO APPLY: apply directly to the LCD program's application portal through Handshake with your approved resume by clicking the Apply Externally button.

The Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (“LCD”) announces its 3rd annual Summer Internship Pipeline Program for college students of color. The mission of the LCD is to unite the resources, energy and commitment of the State of Connecticut’s leading law firms, corporations, public sector entities, law schools and state bar associations to make Connecticut a more attractive place for attorneys of color to practice law and find satisfying professional opportunities.

We are looking to recruit high achieving student leaders from Connecticut colleges and universities who have an interest in a legal career. We hope that once college students are exposed to the legal profession, they will be inspired to pursue a career in law and contribute to the pipeline of talented lawyers of color at LCD member organizations.

The paid internship will be a 10-week summer program at a participating LCD host organization with an office in Connecticut. Students selected for this internship will be assigned to a law firm or other law office where they will be exposed to various aspects of the legal profession. Each student will have an assigned attorney to serve as a mentor. While the day-to-day responsibilities of the students will be at the discretion of the employers, the students can expect their work to involve a wide range of duties, including special projects from attorneys and paralegals, research, and various office administration duties. In addition, interns will benefit from participation in staff meetings and other organizational events, as well as other opportunities designed to provide insight into the practice of law and life as a law student. As part of the program, student interns will be led on guided tours of local law schools and court houses. Finally, they will participate in professional and social activities designed to highlight the benefits of practicing law in Connecticut.

We are looking for students who are thinking about attending law school, even if they have not yet applied to law schools. We have a limited number of internships; a fully-completed application must be submitted.

To be eligible, the interested applicant must:

• Have completed their undergraduate freshman year and be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year at an accredited college or university. Current seniors graduating May 2020 are not eligible;

• Demonstrate a strong connection to Connecticut; and

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

More information is available on LCD internship page.