Fall 2026 Liberty and National Security 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. We are seeking interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff in our Washington D.C office. This internship is in-person at our Washington DC office.
Requirements
- Independent self-starters; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Passion for our issues.
- Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is a must.
- Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities.
- This internship is only open to undergraduate students for Fall 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Research database experience is very helpful (e.g., JSTOR, ProQuest, Congressional, Document Cloud).
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Attending and observing substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
- Assisting with research, clerical work, and general administrative tasks for the Brennan Center.
- Assisting front desk and assisting with tasks within events.
Benefits
- Pay: $18.40 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
