Intern, Policy Research (Summer 2026)
About The Position
The SPLC is seeking highly motivated policy research interns who are passionate about civil rights! The Southern Poverty Law Center offers internships to exceptional students enrolled in accredited graduate and law schools who possess strong academic backgrounds, excellent writing skills, and a commitment to public interest work. The Center is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. As an internationally recognized nonprofit organization, the Center is dedicated to reducing bigotry and oppression through research and public education, outreach, litigation and policy advocacy. Who You Are Passionate. Demonstrated passion for advancing civil rights and social justice issues, a strong interest in federal, state and local government advocacy, and ready to partner on producing quality policy research that advances our policy priorities. Advocate. Desire and drive to work in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. Driven. Ability to help our policy team conduct groundbreaking policy research to support advocacy strategies to influence positive change in the lives of communities - particularly Black communities and other communities of color - in the Deep South. Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission, vision, and values.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate or law school program
- Strong academic background
- Excellent research and writing skills
Responsibilities
- Work alongside our Policy Research Team to research, write, and analyze data to support bold advocacy strategies in alignment with our organizational impact areas: Economic Justice; Decriminalization and Decarceration; Democracy; and Human Rights, Inclusion, and Anti-Extremism.
- Assist in drafting research memos, fact sheets, and other writings.
- Uphold our JEDI principles by helping to ensure we uplift the voices of underserved communities within our policy research strategy.
- Collaborate with other members of the Policy team to support ongoing policy research needs.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
