VLA seeks Tenant Representation Intern for Spring 2026 

Vermont Legal Aid is seeking law school student interns for our 10-week, part-time Spring internship expected to begin late January or early February. The start date and hours depend on applicant availability. The internships may be remote or in-person depending on needs. The intern will be working directly with the Tenant Representation Pilot Project of Vermont Legal Aid. 

Vermont Legal Aid is a non-profit 501(c)(3) law firm established in 1968. We have a staff of 73 who are organized into 10 broad legal projects. Vermont Legal Aid advocates on behalf of vulnerable Vermonters. Our goal is to address systemic and institutional problems that impact their lives. We provide civil (not criminal) legal services for Vermonters, including those living in poverty, with a disability, or over age 60. We serve anyone who is discriminated against in housing decisions. We also help all who face challenges related to health care insurance or services, and people who need relief from abuse. 

The Tenant Representation Pilot Project is a state-funded pilot project which provides representation to income-eligible tenants who have been served with an eviction complaint. The TRP’s attorneys work to protect the rights of tenants faced with eviction and ensure they have due process.  

THE INTERNSHIP 

The TRP internship is primarily remote with some in-person requirements at the Vermont Legal Aid Springfield office, located at 56 Main Street, Suite 301, Springfield VT 05156. The TRP Internship Program includes substantive law training meant to expose students to substantive aspects of poverty law including eviction defense and housing issues, access to health care, and public benefits. Interns will also receive training in client interviewing, legal research and writing, and trauma-informed lawyering. Experience with excel is preferred. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required, but this internship can be up to 20 hours per week.  

FUNDING & CREDIT 

This internship is unpaid. We will work with you to fulfill any requirements necessary to allow access to work-study, public interest, or Equal Justice AmeriCorps funding. We can also assist students offered positions with pursuing externship credit in lieu of summer funding. 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS 

Students may apply directly at the information below. We will interview candidates shortly after January 1 for a start date by late January or early February.  

To apply directly, please e-mail a cover letter , resume, unofficial transcript, and at least 2 references to hiring@vtlegalaid.org(link sends e-mail) on or before January 1, 2026 with the subject line 2026 TRP Internship. Applications may be mailed to: 

Vermont Legal Aid 
264 North Winooski Ave. 
Burlington, VT 05401 
Attn: Summer Internship Program 

Vermont Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply.