Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the legislative process while developing practical skills in legal research, policy analysis, legislative drafting, and advocacy. The Legal Intern will work closely with the Government Affairs team to support legislative initiatives that advance Texas agriculture and rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research on proposed legislation, regulatory matters, and emerging issues affecting agriculture.
• Review, analyze, and track legislation throughout the legislative process.
• Prepare bill summaries, policy analyses, and legislative briefing materials for Texas Farm Bureau staff and leadership.
• Draft legislative correspondence, member communications, and content for the weekly Austin Newsletter.
• Attend and monitor committee hearings, legislative meetings, and other Capitol proceedings.
• Assist in the development of legislative strategy by monitoring policy developments and preparing testimony, presentations, and advocacy materials.
• Assist with and independently draft legislative amendments, bill language, legislative memoranda, and other legislative documents.
• Collaborate with legislators, legislative staff, stakeholders, and industry leaders on issues impacting Texas agriculture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Availability to be in Austin, Texas during the duration of the regular session of the 90th Texas Legislature (January 12, 2027-May 31, 2027).
• Knowledge of production agriculture and rural issues.
• Current Law student classified as 2L or 3L.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and extend skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Ability to prioritize and handle time sensitive matters.
• Interest in public policy issues, including but not limited to property rights, environmental regulations, water policy, administrative law, and agricultural law, preferred.

Skills

• Legal research
• Policy analysis
• Legislative drafting
• Advocacy
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• Internship
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Intern

Education Level

• Law student (2L or 3L)

About the Company

• The Voice of Texas Agriculture.

Equal Opportunity

• Texas Farm Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).