National Security Policy Intern (Undergrad, NYC)

The Brennan Center For Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is seeking interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff in our New York City office. This in-person role offers 10–20 hours per week with pay of $18.40 per hour for Spring Semester 2027.

Responsibilities include conducting research on program issues, tracking legislation and cases, editing and citing materials, coordinating meetings, and assisting with travel arrangements and reception duties.

Qualifications

• Independent self‑starter; reliable; detail‑oriented; energetic; punctual; highly organized.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Passion for our issues.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is a must.
• Open to evolving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on program issues such as surveillance, artificial intelligence, religious and racial profiling, ideological targeting, and counter‑terrorism initiatives
• Track relevant legislation and court cases
• Copy‑edit and cite‑check research papers, blogs, op‑ed(s), or other materials
• Assist with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists
• Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work
• Assist with general administrative, research and clerical work for the Brennan Center, including filing, photocopying, answering phones, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence, assisting with travel arrangements and expense reports, and covering the reception desk

Skills

Research

Writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate student Spring 2027

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Windows

Job description

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is seeking interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff in our New York City office. This in-person role offers 10–20 hours per week with pay of $18.40 per hour for Spring Semester 2027.

Responsibilities include conducting research on program issues, tracking legislation and cases, editing and citing materials, coordinating meetings, and assisting with travel arrangements and reception duties.