Various Internship Opportunities in Disability Advocacy

About the role

Disability Law Colorado (DLC) offers a range of internship opportunities for students interested in disability advocacy. Interns will support the organization’s mission to protect the rights of Coloradans with disabilities across legal, social work, policy, fundraising, marketing, and business functions.

Key responsibilities

• Legal interns conduct research, draft memos, review records, and assist with case work.
• Social work interns help assess individual needs, conduct research, and support systemic advocacy.
• Public policy interns review policies, draft recommendations, and engage with stakeholders.
• Fundraising interns support donor campaigns, outreach, and develop giving platforms.
• Marketing interns manage social media, create digital and print materials, and assist with website development.

Required profile

• Enrollment in an accredited law school for legal interns or an accredited social work program for social work interns.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and research abilities.
• Strong passion for disability justice, equity, and self‑advocacy.

What we offer

• Unpaid internship with the possibility to receive school credit or external stipends.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic requirements.
• Predominantly remote work with occasional in‑person meetings and optional office space in Denver.