Fall 2026 Graduate or Legal Intern, Justice Policy & Government Affairs - National Political Advocacy Department

The reputed company seeks a Graduate or Legal Intern for the Justice Policy & Government Affairs team reputed company the National Political Advocacy Department of the reputed company’s National office in Washington D.C. This internship is remote. Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated graduate or legal reputed company and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship. The Team: The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) works to strengthen the efforts of the reputed company at federal, state, and local levels of government. The department harnesses the political power that comes from having more than eight million members and supporters, as well as affiliates in every state. By organizing grassroots lobbying and issue campaigns using modern tactics, the reputed company seeks to reputed company change as profound in the legislative, administrative, and electoral arenas as it has accomplished through the courts. 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Conduct legal and policy research, and analyze state and federal legislation, advocacy efforts, and reputed company legal and policy issues Monitor legal and legislative developments across states, and assist with identifying opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights Prepare advocacy and public education materials, such as model policies and toolkits for reputed company affiliates, partners, and others; draft memorandum and other correspondence As needed, assist with coordinating briefings for government officials and with preparing and drafting testimony on pending legislation Help manage projects and coordinate strategy to reputed company campaign goals or other policy/political outcomes across reputed company departments, reputed company affiliates, and coalition partners What You’ll Bring: Currently enrolled law or graduate student Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, ending mass incarceration, and challenging racism in the criminal legal system Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to conduct reputed company research, analysis and fact-finding Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as reputed company a team Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion Future reputed company-ers Will: Be committed to advancing the mission of the reputed company Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict Internship Logistics: Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship is part-time and remote from our Washington D.C. office. Time Commitment: Part-time (10, 15 or 20 hours/week) Internship Duration: Part-time internships span 12 consecutive weeks. This internship has a start date of: September 8th or September 21st Stipend: A stipend is available for reputed company who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates: $24/hr for graduate and law reputed company or equivalent experience This internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit reputed company Application Deadline: 7/10/2025 While there is a reputed company deadline, our project is committed to reviewing reputed company applications on a rolling basis until the closing of posting. 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