Spring 2027 Legal Department Undergraduate Internship

The Brennan Center For Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 9,600 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is seeking an in-person Legal Department Intern in Washington, DC. You will support research, writing, and administrative duties while working closely with the General Counsel and team.

You will assist with data entry, document preparation, and collaborative projects that enhance compliance and litigation processes. This paid internship runs Spring Semester 2027 with 10–20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general research and administrative tasks for the Legal Department.
• Coordinate meetings and draft routine correspondence.
• Collaborate with General Counsel to improve recordkeeping systems.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Database experience

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. We are seeking aninterntoprovideadministrative, research,writing,and general project supportto theLegal Department.This internshipoffers a unique opportunity to work directly alongsidethe General Counsel and legal department, providing aspiring law students with exposure to policy analysis andstrategiclegalthinking.

Note: The internship is in-person at our Washington D.C. office.

Responsibilities:

All interns willassistwith general research and administrative work for the Brennan Center, including coordinating meetings and drafting routine correspondence. There will also be opportunities to attend andobservesubstantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work. In addition to administrative duties, theLegalDepartment Internwill work incollaborationwith the General Counsel and her team toidentifyopportunities to systematize and enhance thedepartment’srecordkeepingsystemsrelating to complianceand litigation processes. Specific responsibilitiesmayinclude:

• Assistingwithdata entry relating to past and currentlitigation matters
• Compilingtemplatelitigationpleadingsand court rules
• Reviewingand updatinglitigation-related website content
• Preparing and updating guidance documents for staff distribution
• Researchingspecial projectsas assigned

Experience/Skills/Requirements:

The ideal candidates are independent self-starters,operatewith a high level of integrity,confidentialityand discretion,highly organized,detail-oriented,friendly,punctual,energetic, and have a sense of humor.Interns must also have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as a passion for our issues.Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Wordis necessary, and databaseor other information-managementexperience isvery helpful.Applicantsmust 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.

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

Note: The Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships. Therefore, if a school doesn’t allow you to do a paid internship for some reason (i.e., receiving credit, etc.), then your internship will not be paid. In addition, if you are participating in a formal school internship program that allows you to work more than our stated hours, we will make a determination based on our needs and further assessment of your school’s program.

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.