Spring 2026 Legal Intern for Nominations & Democracy

National Women's Law Center • Washington, DC

55d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks a legal intern for Spring 2026 to support the Strategy and Policy team on cross-cutting democratic reform and judicial nominations work. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and eligible for academic credit. Hours and dates worked may vary depending on school requirements. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. The National Women's Law Center fights for gender justice - in the courts, in public policy, and in our society - working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us - especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families. For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in law school. 2L and 3L students may apply, and 1L students may apply if allowable by the law school.
• Excellent research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
• Experience or interest in working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;
• Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;
• Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees