Foundation Litigation Fellow (Fall start)
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About the position
AARP Foundation works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable people over 50 build economic opportunity. Our approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations that have faced systemic discrimination. As AARP's charitable affiliate, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by building supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity, and restore hope. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media. AARP Foundation conducts legal advocacy through its litigating arm, AARP Foundation Litigation, a public interest law firm at the intersection of aging and social justice. We advocate for systemic change in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older, particularly low-income and vulnerable individuals. Specifically, we file and support lawsuits that will have a significant impact on senior poverty by: reducing barriers to employment, including self-employment increasing access to public and private benefits protecting consumers by stopping unlawful business practices and securing refunds for those who lost money lowering out-of-pocket costs for key expenses, such as housing, food, and health care promoting more racially and otherwise equitable outcomes across these areas We are looking for a top-notch third-year law student with a passion for litigation to work with us to end senior poverty. If you are a critical thinker, an eager learner, and a team player who wants to gain valuable experience in public interest law, read on. AARP Foundation Litigation fellows work full-time (40 hours/week) starting in August/September 2025 for one year. For additional information about our work, please visit www.aarpfoundation.org/litigation.
Responsibilities
• Conduct legal research
,
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
,
• Assist in civil discovery
,
• Interview current and potential clients
,
• Work with outside co-counsel
,
• Participate in litigation strategy
Requirements
• Graduating (class of 2025) law student
,
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
,
• Proficiency with WESTLAW and other legal research platforms
,
• Significant experience with The Blue Book: A Uniform System of Citation
,
• Demonstrated public interest/public service interest or experience
Nice-to-haves
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Benefits
• Hourly rate of $30.00
,
• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits Apply tot his job
AARP Foundation works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable people over 50 build economic opportunity. Our approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations that have faced systemic discrimination. As AARP's charitable affiliate, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by building supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity, and restore hope. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media. AARP Foundation conducts legal advocacy through its litigating arm, AARP Foundation Litigation, a public interest law firm at the intersection of aging and social justice. We advocate for systemic change in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older, particularly low-income and vulnerable individuals. Specifically, we file and support lawsuits that will have a significant impact on senior poverty by: reducing barriers to employment, including self-employment increasing access to public and private benefits protecting consumers by stopping unlawful business practices and securing refunds for those who lost money lowering out-of-pocket costs for key expenses, such as housing, food, and health care promoting more racially and otherwise equitable outcomes across these areas We are looking for a top-notch third-year law student with a passion for litigation to work with us to end senior poverty. If you are a critical thinker, an eager learner, and a team player who wants to gain valuable experience in public interest law, read on. AARP Foundation Litigation fellows work full-time (40 hours/week) starting in August/September 2025 for one year. For additional information about our work, please visit www.aarpfoundation.org/litigation.
Responsibilities
• Conduct legal research
,
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
,
• Assist in civil discovery
,
• Interview current and potential clients
,
• Work with outside co-counsel
,
• Participate in litigation strategy
Requirements
• Graduating (class of 2025) law student
,
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
,
• Proficiency with WESTLAW and other legal research platforms
,
• Significant experience with The Blue Book: A Uniform System of Citation
,
• Demonstrated public interest/public service interest or experience
Nice-to-haves
undefined
Benefits
• Hourly rate of $30.00
,
• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits Apply tot his job