Internship: Legal (Winter 2027)

National Center on Sexual Exploitation • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The NCOSE Law Center, an in-house litigation firm, is spearheading a legal strategy to end the sex trade. This involves filing groundbreaking lawsuits, providing policy analysis, building state-level activist networks, submitting amicus briefs, and training future legal advocates. Interns will contribute to this work using their education and training.

Requirements

• 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 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern