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National Women's Law Center · 1 day ago

Summer 2026 Income Security Intern (Law Student)

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) is seeking a law student intern for summer 2026 to support their advocacy work aimed at increasing the economic security of women and families with low incomes. The intern will engage in research, track legislation, and support the preparation of NWLC products while advocating for critical policies related to tax, nutrition, and anti-poverty programs.

AdvocacyEmploymentHealth Care

Responsibilities

Support advocacy around tax policy, nutrition policy, social insurance programs, federal budget and appropriations, support for caregiving, and anti-poverty programs critical to women’s economic security

Research legal and policy issues within our issue areas

Track federal and state legislation on core and emerging legal issues

View or attend meetings and events on behalf of the team, such as Congressional proceedings, coalition meetings and policy briefings

Support the preparation of NWLC products like factsheets, reports, or comments on proposed federal agency regulations

This internship will likely not involve litigation activities

Qualification

JD program enrollmentResearch skillsWriting skillsGender justice experienceAdvocacy experienceEconomic issues interestAnalytical skillsOral communicationProject managementCollaboration skillsCreativityFlexibility