Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil right of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people and those living with HIV, through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Dallas. Lambda Legal’s docket consists of test cases in a wide range of areas, including federal and state constitutional law such as first amendment and equal protection challenges; discrimination in employment rights, benefits, housing, insurance, schools, and other areas; prevention of anti-LGBTQ harassment and violence; anti-LGBTQ ballot initiatives; access to healthcare and HIV-related treatments; and criminalization of the communities that we serve.
Fellows and Interns work closely with the staff on developing and litigating matters across the country. The ideal candidate is located in Chicago, because Fellows and Interns will be supervised by the Midwest Regional Office. However, attorneys for the Midwest Regional Office work remotely, and Fellows or Interns will be expected to work entirely from home.
This agency is approved to host a Law Student Intern during the summer. They are also approved to host Graduate Fellows.