Political Law Intern

Akin•Washington, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Political Law Intern to support our Public Law & Policy practice for Fall 2026, reporting directly assigned attorney(s), advisor(s), and practice management. This position will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities. The Political Law Intern will be responsible for supporting the needs of our Political Law practice, as well as get the opportunity for exposure to clients with varied legal questions—campaign finance, pay to play, lobbying registration and reporting, gift and ethics rules, and a wide variety of other interests.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, two years of college preferred.
Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong research and writing skills.
Ability to work proactively and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize among competing tasks under pressure and time constraints.
Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate with peers and superiors.
Good judgment and a strong sense of responsibility, integrity and loyalty.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client, firm and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values.
Able to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of the legislative process a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct basic research and package findings.
Assist with client requests for registration and reporting thresholds and gift rules.
Draft memoranda as requested.
Work on discrete projects as requested by senior attorneys.
Attend meetings and calls with clients.
Other support functions as required.