The Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI) Pre-Law Internship is designed for students exploring a future in law who want meaningful exposure, mentorship, and professional development. This program helps interns take concrete steps toward law school while contributing to UCLI’s mission of expanding opportunity within Utah’s legal profession.

This internship is best suited for proactive, self-directed students who are excited to learn, engage, and take initiative. Through this program, interns engage directly with attorneys, law school admissions professionals, and mentors while contributing to UCLI’s mission of expanding opportunity and inclusion within Utah’s legal profession.

Application Deadline: July 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW 

Format: Primarily remote*, with select in-person events
Commitment: 10 hours per week
Duration: August 17, 2026 to December 11, 2026

*Interns are expected to attend key UCLI events in-person, such as: networking events, workshops, and community initiatives when scheduled. Most weekly work and communication will take place remotely.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree
• Interest in law, legal education, public service, or attending law school in the future
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a primarily remote environment
• Professionalism when interacting with students, attorneys, community partners, and UCLI staff

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supporting UCLI staff in their duties, including the Executive Director, Associate Director, and Administrative Coordinator
• Raising awareness for UCLI’s mission, programs, resources, and events
• Providing support to UCLI’s programs and initiatives 

INTERNSHIP FOCUS AREAS

Interns may specialize in one or more of the following areas:

PLEDGE PROGRAMMING INTERN
Focus: Support the development of PLEDGE (Promoting Legal Education to Diverse Groups Everywhere) programming and events. This role blends program coordination, outreach, and data analysis to strengthen UCLI’s statewide impact. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, promoting, and executing in-person and virtual PLEDGE events
• Conduct outreach to partner organizations, schools, law firms, and community groups
• Support the design, collection, and analysis of survey data to evaluate program effectiveness

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to support event planning, program logistics, and participant engagement across multiple initiatives 
• Comfort working with data, including reviewing, organizing, and identifying trends to measure program impact
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and stay organized across projects
• Background or interest in statistics, research, or data analysis is helpful but not required 

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Focus: Support UCLI’s communications and outreach initiatives through digital storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement. This role blends marketing, media, and relationship-building to amplify UCLI’s mission and statewide impact. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage digital content for UCLI programs and events, including social media posts, graphics, promotional materials, and audience engagement efforts
• Develop written content such as articles, program highlights, website features, newsletters, and other storytelling initiatives that showcase UCLI’s impact
• Assist with podcast production, including content planning, scripting, recording, editing, and promotion
• Capture and organize photo and video content at events while maintaining UCLI’s digital asset library and content management systems

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with social media platforms, basic design tools, or content creation (required)
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, including experience creating content for wide audiences
• Creativity and enthusiasm for photography, videography, or digital content creation
• Comfort using or learning design, editing, and content-management tools
• Ability to translate program outcomes and participant experiences into compelling marketing and outreach materials

ACADEMIC CREDIT AND CAPSTONE OPPORTUNITIES 

Internship Credit:

• Many colleges and universities allow students to receive academic credit for internship experiences. UCLI is happy to work with students seeking internship credit; however, it is the responsibility of the intern to communicate any university requirements, deadlines, deliverables, evaluations, or documentation associated with receiving credit.
• Students seeking academic credit should notify UCLI leadership upon accepting the internship or within the first one to two weeks of the internship start date. UCLI leadership can only support and approve academic credit requirements when they are communicated in advance and align with the scope of the internship experience.

Strategic Initiative Projects (SIPs) and Capstone Opportunities:

• While not required as part of the internship, UCLI welcomes interns who wish to complete a capstone project, practicum requirement, independent study, or other significant academic project through their internship experience.
• In the past, interns have designed and implemented Strategic Initiative Projects (SIPs) that directly supported UCLI programming and advanced the organization’s mission. Several of these projects have created a lasting impact and continue to be utilized by UCLI today.

• Examples of Strategic Initiative Projects (SIPs) may include, but are not limited to, research and impact reports, data collection efforts, digital campaigns, media or storytelling projects, articles and publications, resource development, or the creation of new initiatives that strengthen UCLI programming and further the organization’s mission. 

• Students interested in pursuing a SIP or capstone project must discuss their proposal with the Executive Director and Associate Director at the beginning of the internship. Projects must align with UCLI’s mission, be approved by UCLI leadership, and include clearly defined goals, deliverables, and timelines. Any university requirements, presentations, evaluations, or documentation should also be coordinated in advance. 

STIPEND AND BENEFITS 

• Interns will receive a $1,200 stipend upon successful completion of the internship.
• Alternatively, interns may choose to have their tuition covered for a Conflict Resolution and Mediation Certificate through the University of Utah. Because UCLI requires proof of enrollment and successful participation, this option is structured as a reimbursement upon completion of the internship.
• Interns who select this option would enroll in the upcoming eligible course term (typically Spring, depending on course scheduling), submit proof of enrollment and payment (receipt), and receive full reimbursement upon successful completion of the internship.
• The program is approved by the Utah Court and meets the educational requirements to be listed on the Utah Court Roster of Mediators (basic roster). Course format and scheduling (online vs. in-person sessions) are determined by the University of Utah and shared with students upon enrollment. Please note the course is subject to minimum enrollment requirements. Please find more about the course details here.

WHAT THIS INTERNSHIP IS

• A pre-law readiness and professional development experience
• A chance to build connections with attorneys, law school representatives, and mentors
• An opportunity to gain exposure to the legal field and strengthen your law school application

WHAT THIS INTERNSHIP IS NOT

• This is not a legal internship at a law firm
• Interns will not be drafting legal memos or conducting legal research for attorneys
• Interns will not be handling legal documents or client work

Instead, this program focuses on preparation, exposure, and access to the legal profession.

ABOUT UCLI

The Utah Center for Legal Inclusion is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering opportunity and representation within Utah’s legal community. We support students on their path to law school and work to create a more inclusive legal profession.

Learn more at utahcli.org