Legal Affairs Internship– Spring 2027

Colonial Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC, invites applications for the ILR intern position to support legislative and legal reform efforts. The internship runs Feb 1 through Apr 9, with a part-time hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence at least three days a week.

Paid internship, open to law students enrolled in a JD program, with CPT/OPT eligibility. Interns gain hands-on experience in civil justice and regulatory policy while collaborating with a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Current law student pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree and holding a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in public policy, legal reform, government affairs, or litigation-related issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct issue-specific legal, legislative, and policy research related to ILR initiatives.
• Draft analytical memos, briefing materials, summaries, and internal research documents.
• Monitor and report on congressional hearings, court developments, and public policy events.
• Attend and support ILR member task force calls, meetings, webinars, and events.
• Track state and federal legislation, legal trends, and regulatory activity impacting the business community.
• Assist with updating fundraising, membership, and advocacy materials.
• Collaborate with team members on ongoing legal reform and public policy projects.
• Provide administrative and project support as needed.

Skills

Research

Analytical writing

Writing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow-up skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate candidate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Program Overview:

The Chamber Internship Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn at the world’s largest business organization. In addition to directly supporting a team in the organization, interns have an opportunity to participate in a variety of programming that will help build professional skills and networks.

The Chamber also offers robust programming each semester to support professional development and networking for interns. These opportunities include company-wide meetings and social events, intern-exclusive discussions with senior executives such as the CEO, the Chief Policy Officer, and the President of the Foundation, as well as a resume review and interview preparation workshop.

The internship is expected to run from February 1 through April 9. Interns work a part-time hybrid schedule and are expected to be in the office at least three days a week at our U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. Fully remote applicants will not be considered. Interns will be responsible for making their own housing accommodations if needed.

This is a paid internship, and students may also receive academic credit if they meet the criteria set by their school. The hourly rate for this position is between $20.00 and $22.00 per hour. The Legal Affairs internship is only available to students currently enrolled in law school.

Position Overview:

The Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) intern will support the Chamber's legal and policy advocacy efforts through legislative and legal research, analytical writing, and policy tracking. Interns will gain hands-on experience working on federal and state legal reform initiatives while supporting a fast-paced team focused on civil justice and regulatory issues impacting the business community.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct issue-specific legal, legislative, and policy research related to ILR initiatives.
• Draft analytical memos, briefing materials, summaries, and internal research documents.
• Monitor and report on congressional hearings, court developments, and public policy events.
• Attend and support ILR member task force calls, meetings, webinars, and events.
• Track state and federal legislation, legal trends, and regulatory activity impacting the business community.
• Assist with updating fundraising, membership, and advocacy materials.
• Collaborate with team members on ongoing legal reform and public policy projects.
• Provide administrative and project support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Current law student pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree and holding a bachelor's degree.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in public policy, legal reform, government affairs, or litigation-related issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Applications are accepted until Thursday, November 12. Interviews will be conducted in November & December.

This internship requires U.S. work authorization and is open to candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical Training (OPT).

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.