Fall 2026 Income Security Legal Intern

National Women's Law Center•Washington, DC

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a law student intern for fall 2026 to support NWLC’s work advocating to increase the economic security of women and families with low incomes. 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.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a JD program
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 a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment
Experience or interest in working on economic issues
Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

This internship will focus heavily on policy, though some discrete litigation opportunities may arise, given interest.

Responsibilities

Support advocacy around tax policy, nutrition policy, social insurance programs, federal budget and appropriations, access to care, job quality for care workers, and anti-poverty programs critical to women’s economic security
Research legal and policy issues within our issue areas
Track federal and state legislation on core and emerging legal issues
View or attend meetings and events on behalf of the team, such as Congressional proceedings, coalition meetings and policy briefings
Support the preparation of NWLC products like factsheets, reports, or comments on proposed federal agency regulations