Legal Intern

LocationWashington D.C.

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted1w ago

Legal

Quick answer

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is hiring a legal intern in Washington D.C. to work on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives, paying $20.90 per hour.

Role: Legal Intern
Organization: The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
Location: Washington D.C.
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Compensation: $20.90 per hour
Category: Legal

The role

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law seeks law students to work in the Liberty and National Security (LNS) Program in Washington D.C. on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives.

What you'll do

Conducting legal research and writing for amicus briefs, policy reports, and other advocacy documents
Drafting communications to legislators
Assisting with writing comments to federal agencies
Attending coalition meetings
Drafting posts for the Brennan Center blog

What it takes

Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills
Initiative, imagination, and versatility
Passion for policy advocacy and research

What you'll bring

Excellent legal researchanalysisand writing skillsInitiativeimaginationand versatility

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship located?

The internship is in-person at the Washington D.C. office of The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.

What is the compensation for the internship?

The internship is paid at a rate of $20.90 per hour.

What are the key qualifications required for the internship?

Key qualifications include excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills, initiative, imagination, and versatility, and a passion for policy advocacy and research.

How do I apply for the internship?

Applications should be submitted through the online system at the provided link or by e-mail to [email protected] with 'Spring LNS DC Legal Internship' in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early application is encouraged.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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