Legal Intern
Quick answer
National Women’s Law Center is hiring a legal intern for Fall 2026 to support the Strategy and Policy team on democratic reform and judicial nominations work. The internship is unpaid but provides academic credit and a $175 monthly stipend.
- Role
- Legal Intern
- Organization
- National Women’s Law Center
- Location
- Remote, hybrid, or in-person
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Legal
The role
The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a legal intern for Fall 2026 to support the Strategy and Policy team on cross-cutting democratic reform and judicial nominations work.
What you'll do
- Research and draft advocacy resources, comments, and memos concerning democratic and court reform at the federal and state level and democracy-related litigation
- Support judicial nominations work through legal research and preparation of advocacy resources
- Monitor, track, and summarize legal policy developments relevant to our democracy and nominations work
- Participate in coalition meetings and events, attend executive and Congressional proceedings, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
What it takes
- Current enrollment in law school (2L or 3L preferred; 1Ls may apply if allowable by the law school)
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Experience or interest in working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens
- Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment
- Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently
- Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship can be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person.
What is the compensation for this internship?
This internship is unpaid but provides a $175 monthly stipend and academic credit.
When should I apply?
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but applications received after July 29, 2026, may not be reviewed.
What are the key qualifications for this internship?
Current enrollment in law school, excellent research and writing skills, experience or interest in gender justice issues, and demonstrated organizational skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on National Women’s Law Center's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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