MSIPP CONNECT JD Intern

$47,694 - $72,800/Yr

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Annapolis, MD

Full-time - Intern

Annapolis, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The MSIPP CONNECT JD Intern position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is designed for law students interested in national security, energy, and science policy. This internship offers a research-based experience focusing on complex problems in national security, particularly in areas such as nuclear nonproliferation and international relations. Interns will work within the Threat Prevention and Resilience (TPR) group, contributing to research and programmatic support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address national security challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and programmatic support for TPR programs.
• Work on multi-disciplinary teams to advance laboratory mission activities.
• Seek out mentoring opportunities and utilize technical expertise in relevant disciplines.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate information from various sources.
• Develop creative solutions to national and international nuclear nonproliferation problems.
• Augment knowledge of legal frameworks with practical applications in national security.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a JD program at an accredited college.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience with legal and policy research related to international relations is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including cross-cultural communication.
• Experience performing open-source research.
• Knowledgeable in nonproliferation domains such as nuclear security and export control compliance.
• Familiarity with federal organizations like DOE, DHS, and DOD.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Company funded pension plan
• 401k savings plan