ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:          

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of 20 schools educating 7,300 students and employing 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including: a robust student support services team, school-based mental health practitioners, instructional and content-area coaches, and an instructional leadership team that fosters a staff culture that is ambitious, intentional, and full of joy.

Position Overview:

We are looking for highly motivated law students to join KIPP DC’s Legal Team in the spring or summer. The Legal interns will support the Legal team for approximately ten weeks between June and August (summer).  Dates are flexible.

Legal Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Legal Team and work on a broad variety of projects  including Title IX, employment, corporate  governance, real estate, and education policy.  Additionally, Legal Interns will have the opportunity to engage with other senior staff through meetings, informational interviews, and skill-building workshops.  Legal Interns are a non-exempt position and will report to the Assistant General Counsel.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a J.D. program

• Dedication to KIPP DC’s mission

• Organized and detailed-orientated

• Willingness to take initiative do whatever it takes to get the job done

• Belief that no job is too big or too small

• Willingness and desire to learn

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

To Apply:

Please visit www.kippdc.org/careers/ to complete an online application (including submission of a resume and cover letter) for the Legal Intern position.  If you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected].  This position is paid hourly or course credit may be available through your academic institution.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. 

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.