Legislative Intern (Spring 2027)

San Antonio Wings, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC)–Office of Government Relations & Public Affairs in Washington, DC seeks an undergraduate/graduate or law student for an hourly paid internship to track legislation, conduct research, and prepare materials for congressional staff and LSC publications. You will support congressional meetings, respond to inquiries, and keep internal databases up to date.

Strong writing and communication skills, curiosity about government and public policy, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate, graduate, or law student.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Curious about government, public policy, or legal reform.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong research and detail-oriented problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Track legislation and monitor congressional activity
• Conduct research and draft materials for congressional staff and LSC publications
• Support preparation for congressional meetings
• Respond to inquiries from members of Congress or their staff
• Update contact databases and internal records
• Assist with other research and special projects as assigned

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Research skills

Attention to detail

Public policy interest

Education

Student status (undergrad/grad/law)

Job description

Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds independent legal aid offices nationwide. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. The Office of Government Relations & Public Affairs (GRPA) is responsible for managing LSC's communications and relationships with Congress, the Executive Branch, the media, and the general public. GRPA’s work is vital in securing funding and shaping public understanding of civil legal aid and its impact on low-income communities.

Pay: USD 20 to 22 per hour

• Track legislation and monitor congressional activity
• Conduct research and draft materials for congressional staff and LSC publications
• Support preparation for congressional meetings
• Respond to inquiries from members of Congress or their staff
• Update contact databases and internal records
• Assist with other research and special projects as assigned
• Current undergraduate, graduate, or law student
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Curious about government, public policy, or legal reform
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong research and detail-oriented problem-solving skills