Legal Intern – Summer 2026

• Assist with monitoring city council and planning commission agendas throughout California to flag potential housing law violations
• Write to local governments informing them of their duties under state housing laws
• Respond to inquiries from homeowners, developers, activists, and other interested parties regarding the meaning and requirements of California housing laws
• Conduct legal research in support of CalHDF's litigation efforts
• Draft documents for filing in CalHDF's active litigation efforts including procedural documents and substantive legal arguments
• Draft public-facing materials, including blog posts and press releases, explaining California housing laws and CalHDF's work
• File complaints and liaise with state regulatory agencies, including the Department of Housing and Community Development

This role helps enforce California's pro-housing laws against NIMBY jurisdictions, working to ensure more housing is built in California with the goal of improving housing affordability.

• Be enrolled in an American law school (both first and second years are invited to apply)
• Have strong research and writing skills, legal and non-legal
• Be prepared to handle a wide range of tasks while staying organized and meeting deadlines
• A background in housing justice and/or land use regulation is preferred but not required

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the posting.