Spring 2027 DNC Legal Internship

Democratic National Committee•Washington, DC

1d•$3,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Interning at the DNC is a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate future leaders to gain real life, hands-on experience in Democratic politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process, and prepare them for future political opportunities. The program will run from January 11, 2027, to March 19, 2027, and will be conducted in an in-person, hybrid, or remote format. Interns based in the Washington, D.C. area will have the opportunity to perform in-person work for the DNC at the Democratic National Headquarters and DNC events. You must be located in the United States to apply for this internship. The DNC Internship Program provides a $3,700 stipend. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week or up to the required number of hours for a documented and approved institutional program. The application deadline is November 6, 2026. This internship is limited to current law school students and recent graduates. Do not apply if you are an undergraduate.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship
Currently enrolled in a JD or LLM program at an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution
Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution no more than two years before the first day of the internship
Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution and currently enrolled in a non-legal graduate program
Commitment of at least 20 hours per week during the program or up to the required number of hours for an institutional program
Physically present in the United States to participate in this internship program
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Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program

Responsibilities

Conduct research and fact-finding on a variety of topics
Draft organized and clear documents, including emails, legal memoranda, training materials, and presentations
Work with the Legal team to develop appropriate internal policies and processes
Attend internal and external meetings as needed
Support contracts work flow via research, template development and initial review of basic contracts
Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned
Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions