Summer 2027 Legal Intern

Pregnancy Justice • New York, NY

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About The Position

Pregnancy Justice seeks a Summer 2027 Legal Intern to contribute to the day-to-day work of its legal and policy teams. The intern will support the organization’s litigation docket, including civil litigation and criminal defense, primarily through legal research and writing. The intern will also support policy and legislative advocacy, including state and municipal legislative and budget research, advocacy writing, and coalition-building efforts. The role reports to a supervising legal fellow, with additional oversight from the staff attorney, legal director, and senior policy counsel.

Pregnancy Justice defends the civil and human rights of pregnant women and all pregnant people, particularly those most likely to face investigation, arrest, detention, or family separation. Its work is guided by reproductive justice principles and aims to dismantle discriminatory systems of oppression. The organization works across reproductive justice, public health, drug policy, criminal justice reform, racial equity, prosecutorial accountability, and related movements.

The role is full-time, typically during office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is primarily performed in an office and/or remotely, with offsite meetings and events; occasional travel may be required. The position is largely sedentary and may involve sitting, standing, walking, bending, and occasionally moving files or other equipment. Pregnancy Justice will provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant people and individuals with disabilities, including during the application process.

Requirements

• Be a current law student expected to receive a J.D. by spring 2028 or 2029.
• Have strong legal research and writing skills.
• Be self-motivated, creative, able to take initiative, and able to work independently.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Show commitment to excellence, collaboration, and fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• Be familiar with a variety of research, database, and project-management applications, such as Westlaw.
• Be committed to the Pregnancy Justice mission.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, sound and timely judgment, collaborative practice, commitment to learning, and flexibility in responding to ambiguity and changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Passion, interest, or experience related to reproductive justice, criminal defense, civil rights, policy advocacy, social justice, racial justice, gender justice, public health, or related fields or experiences.
• Experience or interest in legal writing, such as preparing a memorandum or brief, is strongly preferred for the writing sample.

Responsibilities

• Support client representation, including hearing and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Support drafting legal materials and public-facing research.
• Track and analyze developments in state and federal legislation.
• Join strategic meetings with reproductive justice and social justice organizations.
• Support litigation work, including civil litigation and criminal defense.
• Contribute to policy and legislative advocacy initiatives, including legislative and budget research, advocacy writing, and coalition-building.

What This Job Offers

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