Spring 2027 Internship

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Networking opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, a leading lobbying firm in Washington, DC, invites applications for its Spring 2027 Internship Program. The position targets students with interests in politics, government, advocacy or law and offers hands-on exposure to policy work and public affairs.

Interns will cover hearings, draft policy updates, track legislation and regulations, and explore business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled students with a minimum 3.2 GPA or higher.
• Capitol Hill or equivalent public policy experience preferred.
• Legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Covering congressional hearings for clients
• Writing policy updates for clients
• Tracking legislation and regulations
• Researching business development opportunities
• Assisting with other research and writing projects as they arise

Skills

Policy research

Policy writing

Legislative tracking

Education

Currently enrolled in college or university

Job description

As one of the top two lobbying firms in Washington, DC, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, represents a diverse set of public and private corporations, trade associations, partnerships and nonprofits on a variety of matters before the federal government. Our government relations practice is comprised of a bipartisan and bicameral cadre of lobbyists, policy professionals, and strategic advisors who have spent decades in Washington working on high profile legislative and regulatory issues. Our team includes individuals who have served at the highest levels of government.

As one of the top two lobbying firms in Washington, DC, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP represents a diverse set of public and private corporations, trade associations, partnerships and nonprofits on a variety of matters before the federal government. Our government relations practice is comprised of a bipartisan and bicameral cadre of lobbyists, policy professionals, and strategic advisors who have spent decades in Washington working on high profile legislative and regulatory issues. Our team includes individuals who have served at the highest levels of government. Brownstein—we’re all in. For more information, visit us at bhfs.com.

Brownstein is accepting applications for the Spring 2027 Internship Program from students with an interest in politics, government, advocacy or law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Covering congressional hearings for clients
• Writing policy updates for clients
• Tracking legislation and regulations
• Researching business development opportunities
• Assisting with other research and writing projects as they arise

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university, while also maintaining a 3.2 GPA or higher
• Capitol Hill or equivalent public policy experience is preferred, but not required

Compensations and Benefits:

In addition to being paid a wage of $20/hour, interns can expect to receive the following benefits:

• Gain practical work experience in public policy
• Develop a deeper understanding of advocacy
• Strengthen your resume
• Prepare yourself for the job market
• Network with professionals in Washington, DC

Position Schedule:

Spring candidates must be able to commit three full days out of the week to the internship. Brownstein’s office hours are 9 AM to 6 PM, with a one-hour lunch break, and interns are expected to be with us for the entirety of the day. As part of the application process we will ask for your availability for the semester.

Brownstein is an equal opportunity employer.

Brownstein will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, interpretive regulations and other authority, and applicable state laws.

While Brownstein does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, the successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship of a work visa, or Brownstein assuming sponsorship of an existing work visa; including student visas with an OPT/CPT designation.