KIP Spring 2027 - State Policy Intern - Pacific Legal Foundation
About The Position
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early! The Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, PLF battles for freedom in the nation’s capitols, courts, and the court of public opinion. As a national nonprofit law firm, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff work from home offices across the country. Interns work remotely by default, but they can request to work physically in any of PLF’s offices. Interns are expected to work part time (24 hours per week). As a member of the State Policy team, you will work with all PLF’s capabilities—litigation, strategic research, coalitions, and communications—to draft legislation, model bills, one-pagers, research memos, and blogs and op-eds supporting our mission and vision.
Requirements
- An inquisitive, creative, and self-motivated college junior, senior, grad student, or recent graduate who knows the principles of liberty and seeks to advance them.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Enjoy problem solving
- Curiosity about the law and public policy
- Knowledge of and a principled passion for individual liberty, one that transcends private or other political interests
- Strong writing and research skills
- Geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program.
Responsibilities
- Conducting legislative and other research to support policy drafting
- Drafting one-pagers, op-eds, blogposts, and other supporting documentation for PLF’s model policies
- Reviewing legislation and providing support to the State Policy team
Benefits
- Paid experiential learning program
- Professional development
- Leadership training
- Meaningful work experience
- Stipend of $5,500 for part-time participants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
