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Public Knowledge · 8 hours ago

Summer 2026 NCCU Legal Advocacy Internship with PKTrains

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Public Knowledge is a nonprofit technology policy organization that promotes freedom of expression and access to affordable communications tools. They are seeking legal advocacy interns from North Carolina Central University School of Law for Summer 2026 to engage in the policy making process and assist in various advocacy efforts.

Internet

Responsibilities

Participate in all aspects of our work related to technology policy advocacy

Engage with the U.S. Congress, the executive branch, and administrative agencies

Assist in filing administrative comments, submitting amicus briefs, and hosting public education events

Qualification

Legal advocacyPublic interest technology policyInternet lawTelecommunications lawCopyright lawPatent lawPrivacy lawInterest in policy makingResearch skillsCommunication skills

Required

Applicants must be current NCCU Law students

Applicants must have a strong interest in the policy making process -- the U.S. Congress, the executive branch, and agencies such as the FCC

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public interest (non-profit) technology policy, including issues arising under internet, telecommunications, copyright, patent, privacy, and international law

Internships must begin no earlier than May 18 and conclude by July 31