Summer 2026 Justice Undergraduate Internship
About The Position
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center's work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think-tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them - in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion. The Justice Program works to expose the huge social and economic costs of mass incarceration. We debunk false claims about rising crime, fight for reforms to sentencing and bail, and develop transformative legislative proposals. Focusing on prison and jail reform, sharing accurate crime data, and the social and economic harms of mass incarceration, the Justice Program seeks to create a safer, fairer, and more humane criminal justice system. We are seeking an intern to provide administrative and clerical support to staff in our Justice Program. Note: This internship is in-person at our New York office.
Requirements
- Independent self-starters
- Detail-oriented
- Energetic
- Punctual
- Highly organized, with an understanding of the Justice Program's key goals and priorities
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- A passion for our issues
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Applicant must be open to evolving responsibilities
- This internship is only open to current undergraduate students.
Nice To Haves
- Salesforce experience is very helpful.
- Experience with data or statistical analysis is also helpful.
Responsibilities
- Assist with administrative and research work for the Brennan Center Justice Program.
- Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
- Assist with research on policies, programs, and laws that improve conditions in prisons
- Research on state and federal legislation that improves outcomes for those impacted by the justice system
- Assistance with planning programmatic events
- Research on rapid response issues related to the justice program's broader work.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
