Legal Internship for JD/LLM Students (Hybrid/Remote)

Rippling, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 3,300 - 4,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $3,700

In-person/Hybrid/Remote internship

Job summary

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) invites applications for its Summer 2027 Internship Program. Interns will gain real-world experience in Democratic politics, supporting the Legal team with research, drafting documents, and policy work.

The program offers a $3,700 stipend and accommodates in-person, hybrid, or remote work arrangements for students located in the United States. Applicants must be 18+ and eligible per JD/LLM criteria, commit to 20 hours per week, and must have housing not

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
• Currently enrolled in a JD or LLM program at an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution.
• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution no more than two years before the first day of the internship.
• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution and currently enrolled in a non-legal graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and fact-finding on a variety of topics.
• Draft organized and clear documents, including emails, legal memoranda, training materials, and presentations.
• Work with the Legal team to develop appropriate internal policies and processes.
• Attend internal and external meetings as needed.
• Support contracts work flow via research, template development and initial review of basic contracts.
• Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned.
• Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

JD/LLM program (ABA-certified, U.S.-based)

Recent JD/LLM graduate (≤2 years)

Graduate with JD/LLM and enrolled in non-legal grad program

Job description

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) invites applications for its Summer 2027 Internship Program. Interns will gain real-world experience in Democratic politics, supporting the Legal team with research, drafting documents, and policy work.

The program offers a $3,700 stipend and accommodates in-person, hybrid, or remote work arrangements for students located in the United States. Applicants must be 18+ and eligible per JD/LLM criteria, commit to 20 hours per week, and must have housing not