Legal Intern
Quick answer
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is hiring legal interns in New York City to work on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives, paying $20.90 per hour for 10-15 hours per week.
- Role
- Legal Intern
- Organization
- The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
- Location
- New York City
- 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 on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives, focusing on voting rights, campaign finance reform, and other democratic reforms.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal research and writing for amicus briefs, policy reports, and other advocacy documents
- Draft communications to legislators
- Assist with writing comments to federal agencies
- Attend coalition meetings
- Draft posts for the Brennan Center blog or State Court Report website
What it takes
- Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills
- Initiative, imagination, and versatility
- Passion for policy advocacy and research
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is in-person at the New York City office of The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.
What is the compensation?
The internship is paid at a rate of $20.90 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
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?
Applications should be submitted through the online system or by email to [email protected] with 'Spring Democracy NY 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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