About the role#
The Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Legal Internship provides law students with experience in election law and voting rights. You will work on projects that support our goal of ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot. This role involves monitoring legal developments at the state and national levels, addressing voter suppression, and supporting election administration research.
What you'll do#
- Report directly to the Manager of Civic Engagement and Voter Protection.
- Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda.
- Develop explanatory resources, voting rights advocacy materials, and voter education trainings.
- Assist with managing the Voter Assistance Hotline.
- Organize events and support volunteer efforts.
- Attend mandatory onboarding and offboarding sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited law school in the United States.
- Completion of at least one year of law school.
- Age 18 or older.
- Ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week.
- A legal memorandum to serve as a writing sample.
- A cover letter.
- Three professional references, including one from a law school professor.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11, 2027, to March 19, 2027).
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia (with hybrid and remote options available).
- This is a paid internship with a $3,700 stipend.
- Applicants must be located in the United States.
About Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee is a nonprofit political organization based in Washington, DC. It was founded in 1848. The organization focuses on electing Democratic candidates through grassroots activism, voter mobilization, and local organizing efforts. It maintains a staff of 816 employees.
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