Internship: Legal (Summer 2026)

National Center on Sexual Exploitation • Washington, DC

65d • Onsite

About The Position

The NCOSE Law Center, our own in-house embedded litigation law firm, has created and is spearheading the legal strategy and effort to end the sex trade as we know it within the next decade. NCOSE’s Law Center is filing groundbreaking lawsuits, providing critical policy analysis of federal and state legislation, building networks of state-level activists, submitting amicus briefs on potentially precedent-setting cases, as well as training and mentoring the next generation of legal advocates committed to fighting sexual exploiters. Interns with the Law Center will utilize their education and training to participate in this work. We are typically inundated with applications. We greatly appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate and ask that you hold your questions until contacted for an interview. TERM: May-August 2026; possibility for extension: six months or 1 year

Requirements

• The legal internship is open to law students ONLY
• Passionate about opposing sexual exploitation, as well as a passion for NCOSE’s mission, vision and values.
• High levels of initiative, creativity, work ethic, and good judgment.
• Well-organized, self-directed, and able to complete multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• A collaborative and team-oriented work ethic.
• Has and can bring a working laptop and charger.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in high level and nation-impacting litigation, including drafting pleadings, briefs, demand letters, and appeals.
• Researching and drafting policy advocacy documents.
• Meeting with and being by mentored by the General Counsel and other NCOSE attorneys.
• Researching and drafting model legislation in connection with sex trafficking, exploitation, prostitution, and pornography.
• Researching legal questions and drafting memoranda for existing and potential cases.
• Tasks may shift based on the organization’s current need and opportunities.

Benefits

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members.
• Mentorship from some of the movement’s leaders and in-depth 10-week training on various exploitation issues.
• Incredible networking opportunities with movement leaders.
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had.
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees