LGBTQ+ internships at GLAD Law allow you to get involved first-hand in the right for equal treatment and protection under the law for LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV, whether or not you yourself are part of the LGBTQ+ community. GLAD Law is at the cutting edge of the historic fight for full equality and justice. Through impact litigation, education, and public policy work, GLAD Law’s precedent-setting work has established anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ+ people and protected the rights of those with HIV throughout New England.

Although you do not have to identify as an LGBTQ+ person, GLAD Law is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from transgender persons, people of color, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV.

Available LGBTQ+ Internships

Legal Intern

GLAD Law is now accepting applications for Fall 2025.

GLAD Law is looking for highly motivated legal interns to help advance our work. Our legal interns perform extensive legal research and writing related to all areas of GLAD Law’s work and may have opportunities to:

  • Support active GLAD Law litigation.
  • Engage in public policy advocacy and public education.
  • Work one-on-one with GLAD Law attorneys on research assignments.
  • Attend GLAD Law’s Legal Department meetings other case/project-related meetings.

GLAD Law welcomes applications from 2L and 3L law students who:

  • Possess excellent legal research and writing skills.
  • Have a demonstrated commitment to tearing down outdated laws and stereotypes that have denied full equality for LGBTQ+ people and those with HIV/AIDS.
  • Have a passion for securing racial and economic justice.

Our Fall and Spring term internships are hybrid eligible and can be either full-time or part-time. Summer internships are in-person and full-time. Stipends of up to $3,000 are available for legal interns who meet minimum hour requirements, depending on restrictions imposed by their school.

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (no more than one page) addressed to Attorney Patience Crozier
  • Legal writing sample (5-10 pages)

Please send materials to legalassistant@glad.org with “Legal Internship Application – [Term][Year]” in the subject line. Please clearly indicate in your application whether you are available to work full-time or part-time and where you learned of the position. Please note that Summer internships are full-time. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. No phone calls and no video resumes, please.

Special Events and Fundraising Intern

GLAD Law is now accepting applications for Summer 2025.

The Development Team at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) is searching for a Special Events and Fundraising Intern to help us raise support and funds needed to secure ground-breaking legal victories, conduct policy advocacy, and educate the public on the most pressing civil rights issues impacting LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV/AIDS. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to have an impact on LGBTQ+ civil rights and may be considering a career in the non-profit sector, fundraising, or event planning.

Typical projects may include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with sponsor and donor follow-up, event planning, and logistics for GLAD Law’s regional and signature events
  • Assisting with data cleanup projects and updates in GLAD Law’s donor database (Salesforce)
  • Conducting vendor, venue, donor, and prospect research
  • Assisting with mailings and other fundraising support as needed
  • Engaging in professional development opportunities such as attending conferences, networking, and watching webinars
  • Leading fundraising event volunteer coordination
  • Leading silent auction curation and logistics
  • Attending weekly Development Department team meetings

Qualifications:

  • Interest in non-profit development and/or event planning
  • Passion for social justice, LGBTQ+ and HIV+ rights, and racial and economic justice
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Willingness to ask questions, as well as the ability to take direction
  • Working well independently and as part of a small team
  • Showing initiative and follow-through in a dynamic environment
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or Microsoft Office Suite a plus

Spring 2025 Internship:

Stipends of up to $3,000 are available for interns who meet minimum hour requirements. Interns have an expected start date in January and end date in May. This is a hybrid position with some required in-office hours, attendance at GLAD Law’s Regional Events in the spring, and the option to work from home for a portion of time.

The spring intern will assist in planning a Major Donor Reception in Boston, a California Regional Fundraiser in Palm Springs, and a Rhode Island Regional Fundraiser in Providence.

Summer 2025 Internships:

Stipends of up to $3,000 are available for interns who meet minimum hour requirements. Interns have an expected start date at the end of May and end date in August. This is a hybrid position with some required in-office hours, attendance at GLAD Law’s 44th Annual Summer Party in Provincetown, MA, and the option to work from home for a portion of the time.

Two summer interns will work as a team and play a vital role in planning GLAD Law’s Annual Summer Party in Provincetown, MA.

GLAD Law requires all staff, volunteers, and interns working in GLAD Law’s office, at events, or engaging in any in-person work on GLAD’s behalf to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

GLAD Law is dedicated to building a diverse staff, and one that is committed to equity and opportunity for all. GLAD Law strongly encourages applications from transgender people, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and people with HIV/AIDS.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: Renae Paulson (they/them), Development Assistant, at rpaulson@glad.org.