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National Women's Law Center · 9 hours ago

Summer 2026 Legal Intern for Nominations & Democracy

positionWashington, District of Columbia, United States
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) is seeking a legal intern for Summer 2026 to support their Strategy and Policy team on democratic reform and judicial nominations work. The intern will conduct legal research, draft advocacy resources, and monitor legal policy developments relevant to democracy and nominations.

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Responsibilities

Research and draft advocacy resources, comments, and memos concerning democratic and court reform at the federal and state level and democracy-related litigation
Support our judicial nominations work through legal research and preparation of advocacy resources
Monitor, track, and summarize legal policy developments relevant to our democracy and nominations work
Participate in coalition meetings and events, attend executive and Congressional proceedings, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to further our democracy and nominations work
Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchWriting skillsAnalytical skillsGender justice experienceProject managementCollaboration skillsCreativityFlexibility

Required

Current enrollment in law school. 1L, 2L, and 3L students may apply
Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens
Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment
Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently
Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Company

National Women's Law Center

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The National Women's Law Center is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1972 to advance and protect women's legal rights.
dateFounded in 1972
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.nwlc.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-01-01Grant

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Fatima Graves
President and CEO
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Emily Martin
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