Graduates for Justice

The Gillis Long Poverty Law Center launched the Graduates for Justice: Post-graduate Internship in August 2016.

About the Program

The post-graduate internship program offers full-time, short-term employment opportunities to recent Loyola law graduates waiting for results from the Louisiana Bar Examination. Post-graduate interns work for eight weeks, earning $6,000.00. Post-graduate interns will work with local legal services offices. Paid interns gain invaluable legal experience and skills while assisting the indigent in our community.

2026-2027 Job Postings

Program Guidelines 

Interested graduates must comply with the following guidelines. 

• Graduates may not seek a position without the approval of the Gillis Long Associate Director. This ensures a fair process for all interested applicants. Depending on available funds, the Gillis Long office will determine the number of placements.

• Interns must complete the required contract before beginning the internship. Please be aware the contract is a binding document. Graduates should not accept an internship placement unless committed to completing the program.

• The Gillis Long Poverty Law Center will send funds for the intern's salary to the host office. The office’s payroll department will answer questions regarding pay periods and tax withholdings.

• Post-graduate interns may expect to work 35 hours per week.
• Due to funding regulations, Gillis Long may not place interns in offices providing criminal legal services.