Summer 2026 Liberty and National Security Undergraduate Internship

Brennan Center for Justice • Washington, DC

63d • $18 • Onsite

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. We are seeking interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff in our Washington D.C office. Note: This internship is in-person at our Washington DC office.

Requirements

• independent self-starters
• detail-oriented
• energetic
• punctual
• highly organized
• excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• a passion for our issues
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Research database experience is very helpful (e.g., JSTOR, ProQuest, Congressional, Document Cloud)
• Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities
• This internship is only open to current undergraduate students

Responsibilities

• The Liberty and National Security Program (LNS) interns typically conduct research on program issues, such as surveillance, religious and racial profiling, counter-terrorism initiatives, and presidential emergency powers
• copy-editing and cite checking research papers, blogs, op-eds, or other materials
• assisting with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists
• assisting with general administrative and clerical work for the LNS program, including filing, photocopying, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, setting up meeting space, and assisting with travel arrangements and expense reports
• attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work
• assist with research, clerical work, and general administrative tasks for the Brennan Center. Administrative tasks can include, but not limited to, assisting front desk and assisting with tasks within events
• attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees