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About the Role
The Brennan Center's Democracy Program seeks to perfect representative self-government by advocating for public policies and institutions that reflect a diverse, engaged, and energetic democracy. This internship offers law students the opportunity to work alongside staff on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives in the New York office.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal, policy, and factual research in support of administrative and legislative advocacy at federal, state, and local levels.
- Support public education and scholarship efforts.
- Engage in complex factual research.
- Assist with litigation in trial and appellate courts.
- Contribute to programmatic and strategic planning.
- Conduct legal research and writing for amicus briefs, policy reports, and other advocacy documents.
- Draft communications to legislators.
- Assist with writing comments to federal agencies.
- Attend coalition meetings.
- Draft posts for the Brennan Center blog or State Court Report website.
Requirements
- Second and third-year law students.
- Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
- Initiative, imagination, and versatility.
- Passion for democracy policy issues.
- Ability to work approximately 10-15 hours per week.
- Must apply by November 23, 2026.
- Must submit a cover letter explaining interest in Democracy policy issues.
- Must submit a current law school transcript.
- Must submit a legal writing sample (5-10 pages).
- Must submit a current resume.
- Must provide contact information for three supervisor references.
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal analysis
- Legal writing
- Policy advocacy
- Factual research
- Communication
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- In-person
- Internship
Experience Level
- Second-year law student
- Third-year law student
Education Level
- Law student
Salary/Compensations
- $20.90 per hour
About the Company
- The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States.
- The center works to hold political institutions and laws accountable to the ideals of democracy and equal justice for all.
- Its work spans voting rights, campaign finance reform, ending mass incarceration, and preserving constitutional protections in national security policies.
- The Brennan Center operates as a think tank, advocacy group, and communications hub, focusing on rigorous research, innovative policy creation, and advocacy in legislative bodies, courts, and public opinion.
Equal Opportunity
- The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
- All qualified applicants are welcomed to apply.