About the role#
The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund is seeking policy interns to support our work across four core areas: criminal justice, economic justice, education equity, and political participation. Interns contribute to our local, state, and federal policy goals through substantive research and advocacy. This internship is unpaid and requires that you receive course credit, institutional funding, scholarships, or pro-bono hours for your participation.
What you'll do#
- Conduct legal, legislative, and policy research.
- Track legislative hearings and analyze the findings.
- Draft memos, letters, testimony, and administrative comments.
- Attend and assist with meetings involving coalition partners and lawmaking bodies.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current law school student.
- A commitment to racial justice.
- Strong research and writing abilities.
- Clear and proactive communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Terms available: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027.
- This is a full-time internship.
About NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund is a nonprofit law organization based in New York. Founded in 1940 by Thurgood Marshall, it focuses on civil and human rights. The organization uses litigation, advocacy, and public education to pursue racial equity. It addresses issues in criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation. The staff size ranges from 51 to 200 employees.
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