2026 Spring Internship - Reproductive Rights and Health (law student)

National Women's Law Center • Washington, DC

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks a LAW STUDENT intern for spring 2026 to support the work of the Reproductive Rights and Health team, focusing on promoting reproductive rights and access to comprehensive, affordable health care, including abortion and birth control, via litigation and policy advocacy. Applicants must be enrolled in a juris doctor degree program and eligible for academic credit. Hours and dates worked may vary depending on school requirements. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. The National Women's Law Center fights for gender justice - in the courts, in public policy, and in our society - working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us - especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families. For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a JD program and ability to receive academic credit for the internship/externship
• Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills
• Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens
• Experience or interest in an, advocacy, litigation, policymaking, or research environment
• Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal and factual research and analysis
• Tracking state and federal legislation and litigation on core and emerging issues
• Cite checking and bluebooking documents
• Drafting memos, talking points, testimony, blogs, factsheets, and other written materials
• Support the preparation of briefs, pleadings, legislative toolkits, and comments on proposed federal agency regulations
• Participating in coalition meetings, policy briefings, and events
• Attending executive and congressional proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees