Spring 2027 Legal Intern for Nominations & Democracy

National Women's Law Center • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The National Women’s Law Center seeks a Spring 2027 legal intern to support the Strategy and Policy team’s cross-cutting democratic reform and judicial nominations work. The intern must be enrolled in a JD degree program and eligible for academic credit. Work hours and dates may vary according to school requirements, and the work may be performed remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in person. The internship is unpaid; the Center will work with the intern to secure academic credit. A prorated stipend of $175 per month may be provided if allowed by the intern’s school. The position is not eligible for benefits and is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a law school JD degree program and eligibility for academic credit.
• 2L and 3L students may apply; 1L students may apply if permitted by their law school.
• Excellent research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• 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

• Experience or interest in working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens.
• Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft advocacy resources, comments, and memoranda concerning democratic and court reform at the federal and state levels and democracy-related litigation.
• Support judicial nominations work through legal research and preparation of advocacy resources.
• Monitor, track, and summarize legal and policy developments relevant to democracy and nominations work.
• Participate in coalition meetings and events, attend executive and Congressional proceedings, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to further democracy and nominations work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed