DC Policy Research Intern - Liberty & National Security

The Brennan Center For Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 253,000 - 507,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice in Washington, DC offers an in-person internship with the Liberty and National Security Program. Interns conduct research, edit materials, and help with meetings, travel arrangements, and general administrative tasks.

Open to undergraduate students for Spring 2027; 10–20 hours per week; paid at $18.40/hour; internship duration is Spring Semester 2027, with an application deadline of November 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Independent self-starters with detail-oriented, energetic and punctual work style.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills; passion for our issues.
• Experience with Windows, Excel and Word is a must.
• Research database experience (e.g., JSTOR, ProQuest, Congressional, Document Cloud) is helpful.

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.
• Assist with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists; filing, photocopying, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate student (Spring 2027)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Brennan Center for Justice in Washington, DC offers an in-person internship with the Liberty and National Security Program. Interns conduct research, edit materials, and help with meetings, travel arrangements, and general administrative tasks.

Open to undergraduate students for Spring 2027; 10–20 hours per week; paid at $18.40/hour; internship duration is Spring Semester 2027, with an application deadline of November 23, 2026.