Intern, Policy Research - Democracy: Voting Rights (Fall2026)

Southern Poverty Law Center•Atlanta, WA

18h•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking highly motivated policy research interns passionate about democracy and voting rights. This internship is designed for students enrolled in accredited graduate or law schools who have strong academic backgrounds, excellent writing skills, and a commitment to public interest work. The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice, working to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights through research, education, outreach, litigation, and policy advocacy.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate or law school program.
Strong academic background.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Demonstrated passion for advancing civil rights and social justice issues.
Strong interest in federal, state, and local government advocacy.
Ability to help conduct policy research to support advocacy strategies.
Demonstrate an awareness of SPLC's mission, vision, and values.

Nice To Haves

Ready to partner on producing quality policy research that advances our policy priorities.
Desire and drive to work in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.
Ability to help our policy team conduct groundbreaking policy research to support advocacy strategies to influence positive change in the lives of communities – particularly Black communities and other communities of color – in the Deep South.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the Policy Research Team to research, write, and analyze data to support advocacy strategies in alignment with voting rights initiatives.
Assist in drafting research memos, fact sheets, and other written materials.
Collaborate with other members of the Policy team to support ongoing policy research needs.
Uphold JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners to ensure impactful work directed towards the Center's mission, vision, and department goals.