Summer 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 Summer 2027 legal intern to support the Strategy and Policy team’s work on democratic reform and judicial nominations. Applicants must be law students able to commit to 37.5 hours per week; rising 2L and 3L students may apply. This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position running from June 1, 2027, through August 9, 2027. Work may be hybrid or in person.

The intern will research and draft advocacy resources, comments, and memoranda related to democratic and court reform and democracy-related litigation; support judicial nominations work; monitor and summarize relevant legal and policy developments; and participate in coalition meetings, events, executive and Congressional proceedings, and stakeholder communications. The intern reports to the Senior Director of Nominations & Democracy.

Compensation is $18.40 per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, NWLC’s payment contribution will be adjusted accordingly.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in law school; rising 2L and 3L students may apply.
• Able to commit to 37.5 hours per week.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens.
• Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment.
• Demonstrated judgment and experience working both collaboratively and independently.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative, along with strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.

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.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to further democracy and nominations work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed