Legal Intern – Democracy Policy & Litigation (NYC)

The Brennan Center For Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

In-person NYC internship

Job summary

The Brennan Center For Justice in New York City seeks second- and third-year law students to work with staff on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives. The internship supports administrative and legislative advocacy at federal, state, and local levels as well as public education and scholarship.

Interns participate in legal research, writing for amicus briefs and reports, and drafting communications to legislators, with a focus on voting rights, election reform, and related

Qualifications

• Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills; initiative, imagination, and versatility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research and writing for amicus briefs, policy reports, and other advocacy documents.
• Draft communications to legislators; assist with comments to federal agencies; attend coalition meetings.
• Draft posts for the Brennan Center blog or State Court Report website; support various advocacy activities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Written communication

Education

Law student

Job description

The Brennan Center For Justice in New York City seeks second- and third-year law students to work with staff on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives. The internship supports administrative and legislative advocacy at federal, state, and local levels as well as public education and scholarship.

Interns participate in legal research, writing for amicus briefs and reports, and drafting communications to legislators, with a focus on voting rights, election reform, and related