Summer Justice Legal Intern
Quick answer
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is hiring a Summer Justice Legal Intern in New York City, NY, paying $8,360 - $9,360 for 10 weeks. Responsibilities include legal research, policy analysis, and legislative drafting.
- Role
- Summer Justice Legal Intern
- Organization
- The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $8,360 - $9,360 stipend for 10 weeks
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is seeking law students to intern with the Justice Program in New York City for the summer of 2027. Interns will work on policy advocacy and research initiatives, including legal and policy analysis, legislative drafting, and public education.
What you'll do
- Legal research and writing for amicus briefs, policy reports, and other advocacy documents
- Draft communications to legislators
- Assist with public comments to federal agencies
- Attend coalition meetings
- Draft posts for the Brennan Center website
What it takes
- Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills
- Initiative, imagination, and versatility
- Passion for Justice Program issues
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Stipend provided
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in New York City, NY.
Is the internship remote?
No, the internship is in-person at the New York City office.
What is the compensation?
The stipend amounts are $8,360 for 1Ls and $9,360 for 2Ls for 10 weeks.
What are the key qualifications?
Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills, initiative, imagination, and a passion for Justice Program issues.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the online system or by email to [email protected] with the subject line 'Summer Justice Legal Summer Internship'. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the deadline is January 4, 2027.
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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