National Fair Housing Alliance
Apply for the Summer Law Clerk role at National Fair Housing Alliance.
About the National Fair Housing Alliance & the Opportunity The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has an opening for current 2L or 3L law students to serve as Law Clerk during the spring of 2026. The law clerk will assist with NFHA’s ongoing litigation matters and in systemic investigations and enforcement efforts, as well as performing other legal duties described below.
NFHA leads the fair housing movement and is the nation's only national organization exclusively dedicated to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination and ensuring equitable housing opportunities for all people and communities. We have a diverse, experienced, mission‑driven, and impactful team that has developed equity‑based policies at the federal, state, and local levels to expand fair housing opportunities; brought precedent‑setting litigation to eliminate some of the most heinous forms of housing discrimination; conducted groundbreaking research to promote equitable housing solutions; and invested millions of dollars in underserved communities.
Essential Job Functions
Research and preparation of legal memoranda
Develop and file litigation and administrative complaints against entities engaged in discriminatory housing practices and against governmental attempts to roll back fair housing rights
Assist with the technical support NFHA provides its member organizations on enforcement matters
Support NFHA’s federal public policy advocacy, in coordination with legislative offices and federal agencies
May provide legal support to NFHA’s consulting and compliance and responsible AI teams, depending on interest and availability
Assignments may vary depending on interest and availability
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies Education & Experience:
Rising second‑year or third‑year law student as of summer 2026
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Strong commitment to public interest and civil rights law
Self‑directed with the ability to work independently
Knowledge of housing and/or civil rights law experience preferred
Expected Hours and Compensation
This is a full‑time internship placement, working 40 hours per week for an 8‑week duration during the summer months
The internship is paid at $25 per hour
NFHA will also work with law students who can secure independent funding for the summer
Application Process Apply to this position on the National Fair Housing Alliance Careers page with your resume, cover letter, a writing sample, and transcript of law school coursework. Applications without any of the required materials will not be considered. The posting will close by end of day on January 31, 2026, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. No telephone calls or emails please.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement NFHA values and encourages diversity in its workforce. NFHA supports affirmative action and is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities. NFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category or characteristic protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.
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About the National Fair Housing Alliance & the Opportunity The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has an opening for current 2L or 3L law students to serve as Law Clerk during the spring of 2026. The law clerk will assist with NFHA’s ongoing litigation matters and in systemic investigations and enforcement efforts, as well as performing other legal duties described below.
NFHA leads the fair housing movement and is the nation's only national organization exclusively dedicated to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination and ensuring equitable housing opportunities for all people and communities. We have a diverse, experienced, mission‑driven, and impactful team that has developed equity‑based policies at the federal, state, and local levels to expand fair housing opportunities; brought precedent‑setting litigation to eliminate some of the most heinous forms of housing discrimination; conducted groundbreaking research to promote equitable housing solutions; and invested millions of dollars in underserved communities.
Essential Job Functions
Research and preparation of legal memoranda
Develop and file litigation and administrative complaints against entities engaged in discriminatory housing practices and against governmental attempts to roll back fair housing rights
Assist with the technical support NFHA provides its member organizations on enforcement matters
Support NFHA’s federal public policy advocacy, in coordination with legislative offices and federal agencies
May provide legal support to NFHA’s consulting and compliance and responsible AI teams, depending on interest and availability
Assignments may vary depending on interest and availability
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies Education & Experience:
Rising second‑year or third‑year law student as of summer 2026
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Strong commitment to public interest and civil rights law
Self‑directed with the ability to work independently
Knowledge of housing and/or civil rights law experience preferred
Expected Hours and Compensation
This is a full‑time internship placement, working 40 hours per week for an 8‑week duration during the summer months
The internship is paid at $25 per hour
NFHA will also work with law students who can secure independent funding for the summer
Application Process Apply to this position on the National Fair Housing Alliance Careers page with your resume, cover letter, a writing sample, and transcript of law school coursework. Applications without any of the required materials will not be considered. The posting will close by end of day on January 31, 2026, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. No telephone calls or emails please.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement NFHA values and encourages diversity in its workforce. NFHA supports affirmative action and is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities. NFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category or characteristic protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.
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