Spring 2026 Education & Workplace Justice Internship

National Women's Law Center•Washington, DC

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks a legal intern for Spring 2026. Interns would work across NWLC's Education and Workplace Justice portfolios to support our work to: Ensure equal access to education for women and girls, student survivors of sexual harassment and violence, pregnant and parenting students, and LGBTQI+ students; and Advance and safeguard state and federal protections against workplace discrimination, with a particular focus on preventing and remedying workplace harassment, protecting the rights of pregnant workers, and ensuring strong enforcement of workplace anti-discrimination laws and other key civil rights and workplace protections that promote nondiscrimination and gender equity in the workplace. Applicants must be enrolled in a 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 as a 2L or 3L
Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills
Experience or interest working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens
Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis, for both short-term assignments and longer research projects
Draft written materials, such as factsheets, blogs, talking points, and legislative testimony
Represent NWLC at various coalition meetings, events, briefings, webinars, or calls
Perform other tasks as needed

Benefits

This internship is unpaid, but the Center will work with the intern to secure academic credit.
A stipend of $175 per month, prorated, will be provided if allowed by the student's school.
This position is not eligible for benefits.

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