Legal Internship (2027)

Campaign Legal Center • Washington, DC

22h

About The Position

Legal interns at Campaign Legal Center (CLC) may work across the organization’s issue areas: campaign finance, ethics, voting rights, redistricting, and strategic litigation. They use advocacy methods including state and local reform, regulatory agency practice, and litigation. Summer legal interns work under the close supervision of senior CLC attorneys and receive a dedicated mentor. CLC also considers applications for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semester internships.

This is a paid internship. Interns who accept an offer are asked to apply for public-interest summer funding available through their educational institution, if offered; any such funding may be applied toward the salary guarantee and does not affect hiring decisions. Semester interns are eligible for a wage subject to any limits imposed by their school for work-study, course credit, or other requirements.

CLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, non-discriminatory work environment. Hiring, advancement, and other employment decisions are not based on protected characteristics or statuses. The policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

Requirements

• Must be a current 1L or 2L (rising 2L or 3L) at an accredited law school.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and mission of CLC.
• Summer interns must be available for at least ten weeks in summer 2027.
• Semester interns must be available for at least ten hours per week during the internship term.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in a single PDF.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Research and write memoranda on complex legal issues for pending and potential litigation.
• Conduct factual investigations.
• Draft regulatory or statutory language.
• Draft complaints to regulatory agencies.
• Write advocacy letters, FOIA requests, blog posts, testimony, and other programmatic documents.

Benefits

• Paid internship; semester interns are eligible for a wage subject to school-imposed limits.
• Dedicated mentor and close supervision by senior CLC attorneys.

What This Job Offers

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