Spring 2027 Reproductive Rights and Health Legal Internship

National Women's Law Center • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The National Women’s Law Center seeks a law student intern for Spring 2027 to support the Reproductive Rights and Health (RRH) team. The team promotes reproductive rights and access to comprehensive, affordable health care, including abortion and birth control, through litigation and state and federal policy advocacy. Applicants must be enrolled in a JD program and eligible to receive academic credit. Work hours and dates may vary according to school requirements; a commitment of 12 to 15 or more hours per week is preferred. The work may be performed remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in person.

The intern will report to a Senior Counsel on the RRH team as their primary supervisor and may receive assignments from other RRH team members. The intern may also collaborate with other NWLC teams and individuals. The internship is unpaid, but NWLC will work with the intern to secure academic credit. If permitted by the student’s school, a prorated stipend of $175 per month will be provided. The position is not eligible for benefits and is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a JD program and eligibility to receive academic credit for the internship or externship.
• Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience or interest working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens.
• Experience or interest in an advocacy, litigation, or policymaking environment.
• Demonstrated experience and judgment working collaboratively and independently.
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative, along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and factual research and analysis.
• Track state and federal legislation and litigation on core and emerging issues.
• Cite check and bluebook documents.
• Draft memos, talking points, testimony, blogs, factsheets, and other written materials.
• Support the preparation of briefs, pleadings, legislative toolkits, and comments on proposed federal agency regulations.
• Participate in litigation strategy calls, coalition meetings, policy briefings, and events.
• Attend administrative, congressional, and court proceedings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A stipend of $175 per month, prorated, if allowed by the student’s school; the internship is unpaid and is not eligible for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed