Spring 2027 National Security Editorial Intern — Hybrid, Paid

The Lawfare Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Lawfare Institute invites applications for a paid Spring 2027 internship in a hybrid role with opportunities to cowork in Washington, D.C. The program offers practical work in national security, law, and policy analysis, with rolling admissions and a formal deadline of November 23, 2026 at midnight EST. The internship runs Jan.

8, 2027, to May 30, 2027, and requires residency in the U.S. for the duration.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year are encouraged to apply.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills; excellent verbal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with running and maintaining the Lawfare website.
• Develop research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Tag, categorize posts, track hearings and events.
• Support editorial team and podcast production.

Skills

Writing

Research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The Lawfare Institute invites applications for a paid Spring 2027 internship in a hybrid role with opportunities to cowork in Washington, D.C. The program offers practical work in national security, law, and policy analysis, with rolling admissions and a formal deadline of November 23, 2026 at midnight EST. The internship runs Jan.

8, 2027, to May 30, 2027, and requires residency in the U.S. for the duration.