Spring 2027 Democracy Undergraduate Internship

The Brennan Center For Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law in New York City is seeking undergraduate interns for Spring 2027 to assist with research, administrative, and clerical duties.

This in-person internship offers 10–20 hours per week at $18.40 per hour, with opportunities to support litigation, reports, and advocacy across Voting, Elections and Government, Judiciary, Federal Reform, Redistricting, and related projects.

Qualifications

• Independent self-starters; detail-oriented, punctual, and highly organized.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; data experience is helpful.
• Open to evolving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general research, administrative, and clerical tasks.
• Filing, answering phones, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence, and covering the reception desk.
• Support litigation, research for reports, and advocacy efforts in Voting, Elections and Government, Judiciary, Federal Reform, Redistricting, and related projects.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate student status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them — in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

This internship is in-person at our New York City office.

Responsibilities

All interns will assist with general research, administrative, and clerical work for the Brennan Center, including filing, answering phones, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence and covering the reception desk. There will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work. In addition to administrative duties, specific responsibilities can include: providing support for litigation; assisting in the research for, and rollout of, reports; and aiding the program’s advocacy efforts in Voting, Elections and Government, Judiciary, Federal Reform, Redistricting, and other related projects.

Qualifications

The ideal candidates are independent self-starters; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized. Interns must also have excellent, research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as a passion for our issues. Experience with Microsoft Office is a must. Experience working with data is very helpful. Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities.

We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. If you're uncertain about meeting 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.

In your cover letter, please share your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute to the role.

This internship is only open to undergraduate students in Spring 2027.

Hours

Approximately 10 - 20 hours per week

Pay

$18.40 per hour

Duration

Spring Semester 2027

Application Deadline

November 23, 2026

The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply.