About the role#
The Brennan Center for Justice is seeking an undergraduate intern for the Legal Department during the Winter 2027 term. This position provides administrative, research, and project support while offering exposure to policy analysis and legal strategy. You will work alongside the General Counsel and the legal team in our Washington, D.C. office.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative support, including coordinating meetings and drafting routine correspondence.
- Observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations related to program work.
- Systematize and enhance the department recordkeeping systems for compliance and litigation.
- Perform data entry for past and current litigation matters.
- Compile template litigation pleadings and court rules.
- Review and update litigation-related website content.
- Prepare guidance documents for staff.
- Conduct research for special projects.
What you'll need#
- You must be an undergraduate student in Spring 2027.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
- Experience with database or information-management tools is helpful.
- A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented habits.
- An independent, punctual, and energetic approach to work.
- A passion for the issues addressed by the Brennan Center.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Washington, D.C.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a paid internship at $18.40 per hour, contingent on school policies regarding credit and compensation.
- The commitment is approximately 10 to 20 hours per week.
About Brennan Center for Justice
The Brennan Center for Justice is a nonpartisan law and policy institute based in New York City. Founded in 1995, the organization conducts research and advocacy regarding democracy and justice systems. It operates as a think tank and communications hub focused on issues like voting rights, campaign finance reform, and ending mass incarceration. The center maintains offices in New York and Washington, DC.
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