Vera Institute of Justice · 12 hours ago
Summer 2026 - Intern, Legal
Brooklyn, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerVera Institute of Justice is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing justice, particularly racial justice. The Summer 2026 Intern in the Legal Department will assist with ongoing projects and provide legal research and support across various legal areas, gaining insights into in-house legal work.
Innovation ManagementLaw EnforcementSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Assist the department with ongoing projects
Conduct research and analysis pertaining to federal, state, and local laws as requested
Editing and compiling pertinent materials on legal topics and organizational initiatives such as procurement, lobbying, and social impact
Perform initial reviews of certain draft agreements
Assist the department's attorneys with arising research, transactions, and compliance
Perform preliminary legal research on a wide array of legal areas (corporate governance, compliance, intellectual property, tax, etc.) facing 501(c)(3) organizations and related entities
Conduct research and analysis pertaining to federal, state, and local laws as requested
Monitor and track compliance of registration documents such as sales tax exemption certificates and other required filings
Review and help organize documents (electronically and in tangible form) as instructed
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as a 2L in an ABA accredited law school, although 1Ls with impeccable credentials may be considered
Strong legal research and writing skills, including strong familiarity with LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
A demonstrated interest in criminal legal and immigration systems reforms by recognizing social justice and racial disparities
Preferred
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams
Benefits
Merit pay
Generous paid time off
A comprehensive health insurance plan
Student loan repayment benefits
Professional development training opportunities
Up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work
Employer-funded retirement plan
Flexible time
Company
Vera Institute of Justice
Vera Institute of Justice is an independent nonprofit national research and policy organization.
Founded in 1961
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Chubb
2023-03-21Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Insha Rahman
Vice President, Advocacy and Partnerships
Tracey Wilmot
Vice President, Chief People Officer
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