Spring 2027 Justice Undergraduate Internship
About The Position
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them — in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion. The Justice Program works to expose the huge social and economic costs of mass incarceration. We debunk false claims about rising crime, fight for reforms to sentencing and bail, and develop transformative legislative proposals. Focusing on prison and jail reform, sharing accurate crime data, and the social and economic harms of mass incarceration, the Justice Program seeks to create a safer, fairer, and more humane criminal justice system. We are seeking undergraduate interns to provide research and administrative support to staff on the Justice Program, located in our New York office. This internship is in-person at our New York City office.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate students.
- Independent self-starters.
- Detail-oriented.
- Energetic.
- Punctual.
- Highly organized.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Passion for criminal justice issues.
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is a must.
- Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities.
- This internship is only open to undergraduate students in Spring 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Salesforce experience is helpful.
- Experience with data or statistical analysis is also helpful, but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assist with general administrative, research and clerical work for the Brennan Center, including filing, photocopying, answering phones, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence and covering the reception desk.
- Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
- Track developments in criminal justice.
- Build lists of key stakeholders.
- Conduct background research.
- Assist with report research, editing, and rollout.
- Provide administrative support.
Benefits
- Paid internship at $18.40 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
