Editorial Intern, National Security & Policy Research

The Lawfare Institute; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lawfare Institute is seeking Spring 2027 interns for a hybrid role with opportunities to cowork in Washington, DC. The internship runs January 8, 2027 to May 30, 2027, with flexible start and end dates and rolling applications.

Interns work with the editorial team to publish analysis from government, academia, and policy experts, while learning writing, research, and site maintenance. Applicants must be located in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates in sophomore to senior year are encouraged to apply.
• Strong writing, analytical and research skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and organizational skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with running and maintaining the Lawfare website.
• Publish 'Today on Lawfare' 4–5 times per week.
• Co-write a deep-dive analytical piece on a national security issue.
• Write 'The Week that Was,' a weekly Lawfare guide.
• Provide research support to the editorial team.

Skills

Writing

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate student (sophomore–senior)

Job description

The Lawfare Institute is seeking Spring 2027 interns for a hybrid role with opportunities to cowork in Washington, DC. The internship runs January 8, 2027 to May 30, 2027, with flexible start and end dates and rolling applications.

Interns work with the editorial team to publish analysis from government, academia, and policy experts, while learning writing, research, and site maintenance. Applicants must be located in the U.S.