About the role#
Legal interns at Campaign Legal Center work across various issue areas including campaign finance, ethics, voting rights, redistricting, and strategic litigation. You will use methods of advocacy ranging from state and local reform to regulatory agency practice and litigation. Summer interns work under the close supervision of senior attorneys and receive support from a dedicated mentor.
What you'll do#
- Draft legal pleadings, motions, or briefs.
- Research and write memoranda on complex legal issues for pending and potential litigation.
- Conduct factual investigations.
- Draft regulatory or statutory language.
- Draft complaints to regulatory agencies.
- Write advocacy letters, FOIA requests, blog posts, testimony, and other programmatic documents.
What you'll need#
- Current 1L or 2L status at an accredited law school.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and mission of the organization.
- For summer internships, availability for at least ten weeks in the summer of 2027.
- For semester internships, availability for at least ten hours per week.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Washington, District of Columbia.
- The internship is paid.
- Terms available include Summer 2027, Fall 2027, and Winter 2028.
About Campaign Legal Center
Campaign Legal Center is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 2002, the group focuses on voting rights, campaign finance, and government ethics. It employs 102 people to support its work in litigation and policy advocacy. The organization aims to remove barriers to democratic participation for voters affected by race or economic status.
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