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INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
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PART-TIME LEGAL INTERNSHIP
FALL 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 60 other funding sources. The ILRC, is located in our Indianapolis, Indiana regional office. This intern position is with the ILS Consumer Advocacy Project, addressing legal barriers to families utilizing financial coaching and services to achieve financial stability and growth at
Southeast Community Services in Indianapolis through the Twin Aire Promise (TAP) initiative.
A Lilly Endowment grant funds the TAP initiative, including this internship. As part of the initiative, ILS Consumer Advocacy Project (CAP) is onsite regularly at the community center to provide legal assistance and regular legal education for the community.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ILS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law. We encourage all people, including LGBTQ, Black, Latino, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, veterans, and
people with disabilities to apply.
LOCATION: This position will work at the ILS Consumer Advocacy Project location at Southeast Community Services (SECS). This is primarily an onsite internship in Indianapolis, with limited flexibility for remote work.
JOB SUMMARY: This is a part-time internship working 180-220 hours over a 12-15 week period.
The internship offers an opportunity for law students who are committed to poverty law and equal access to justice. Interns will handle a wide range of assignments and will have opportunities for direct client contact, attending court and administrative proceedings, and strategizing with an ILS attorney on individual cases. The intern working with the Consumer Advocacy Project will likely have a chance to work in numerous substantive areas including but not limited to consumer debt, consumer protection, driver's license reinstatement, eviction sealing, and criminal record expungement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research and writing
• Client interaction (meetings and phone calls)
• Interaction with community partner staff
• Drafting pleadings and correspondence
• Hearing preparation and attendance
• Investigation and development of facts in individual cases
• Strategizing with ILS attorneys on individual cases
• Attending meetings, trainings, and education sessions
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Dedication to the mission of Indiana Legal Services, which is to use the law to fight poverty and racism, empower clients, and improve access to justice.
• Enrollment in law school or recent graduation from law school.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as a team member and collaborate with others.
• Ability to comply with ILS policies and procedures and competently perform all job duties.
• Trial practice, professional ethics course completion, and certified legal intern status are qualifications that may be helpful to your internship experience at ILS but are not required for consideration.
COMPENSATION: The intern will be paid at a rate of $18.00 per hour on a bi-weekly basis, 10-15 hours per week, for a total commitment of 180-220 hours. Interns have flexibility in maintaining a work schedule to meet their commitment during the 12-15 week internship.
TO APPLY: Visit https://www.indianalegalservices.org/careers/ to apply online. Applicants should submit a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and an optional reference with contact information. Please include in your letter of interest your ability to do mostly in-person work.
For questions regarding your application or about the internship program contact human.resources@ilsi.net.
POSITION START DATE: August 2026
Pay Range: $0 - $18 per hour