Policy Fellowship: Government Affairs Intern

K&L Gates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

K&L Gates LLP is offering a Fall 2026 Government Affairs Internship in Washington, DC. The program provides undergraduates with hands-on experience in federal policy and the federal legislative process within the Public Policy and Law Practice.

As an intern, you will support policy professionals, monitor current events, and contribute to briefing materials and research projects that inform clients and attorneys.

Qualifications

• Current college student with an interest in federal legislation, policy and politics.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Government Affairs Specialists and other policy professionals.
• Monitoring press and Capitol Hill publications for topics of interest to clients.
• Assisting with projects, including research, creating charts and legislation, policy and politics.
• Compiling briefing books for attorneys and clients.
• Delivering and retrieving documents from Capitol Hill for the firm and clients.
• Attending Congressional hearings.

Skills

Federal legislation interest

Policy & politics

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Highly motivated

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet resources

Job description

K&L Gates LLP is offering a Fall 2026 Government Affairs Internship in Washington, DC. The program provides undergraduates with hands-on experience in federal policy and the federal legislative process within the Public Policy and Law Practice.

As an intern, you will support policy professionals, monitor current events, and contribute to briefing materials and research projects that inform clients and attorneys.