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Summer 2025 LNS Legal Internship, NY

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Brennan Center for Justice

Oct 8, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • New York

Requirements

  • Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills; initiative, imagination, and versatility; and a passion for our issues.
  • This internship is only open to current law students.
  • a cover letter explaining why you are interested in Liberty & National Security (NY) policy issues;
  • a current law school transcript;
  • a legal writing sample;
  • a current resume; and
  • contact information for three references.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with a variety of activities, including conducting legal research and writing for 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.
  • Contribute to programmatic and strategic planning.

FAQs

Is this internship remote or in-person?

This internship is in-person at our New York office.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks, from May 27th to August 5th, 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

This internship is only open to current law students.

What is the pay structure for the internship?

Stipends are available for students who are unable to secure funding from their law school or elsewhere, with amounts varying based on class year and other funding secured.

What materials are required to apply for the internship?

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current law school transcript, a legal writing sample, a current resume, and contact information for three references.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is December 6, 2024.

Are there specific qualifications needed for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills, as well as initiative, imagination, versatility, and a passion for the issues related to the Liberty & National Security Program.

How are applications evaluated?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once qualified candidates are found, so early application is encouraged.

Is there a vaccination requirement for this internship?

Yes, the Brennan Center has adopted a policy requiring all employees working in the New York office to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to meet legal guidelines for an exemption.

Can I apply if I do not belong to a traditional demographic group?

Yes, the Brennan Center is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and backgrounds, including those previously incarcerated.

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Brennan Center for Justice

We are a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice.

Law
Industry
51-200
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Brennan Center for Justice is a non-partisan law and policy institute that focuses on improving systems of democracy and justice. They conduct research, advocacy, and litigation to protect voting rights, ensure fair representation, and promote justice reform. Their aim is to strengthen democracy, advance equal justice, and safeguard the fundamental freedoms that underpin the United States' democratic system. By addressing pressing issues through innovative solutions, the Brennan Center seeks to create a fairer, more inclusive, and more equitable society.

Culture & Values

  • Drive Visionary Goals through a Pragmatic Approach

    We strive to reform our systems of democracy and justice by delivering clear-minded and independent analysis. We earn trust in our professional expertise through rigorous research and a focus on facts. Realizing durable change takes time, so we always keep in mind the long-term impact of our initiatives. We set achievable goals with tangible outcomes, and reach them through practical, solutions-driven methods.

  • Promote Openness & Accessibility

    We produce our best outcomes by leveraging diverse experiences and perspectives. We foster an internal culture that is equitable and rooted in dignity and respect. Historically marginalized communities suffer most from the problems we seek to solve, and colleagues that reflect those communities enrich our work. We welcome all staff and external contributors at the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. By exercising multidisciplinary thinking, we aim to generate ideas that are accessible and relevant to our teams and the broader multiethnic American public.

  • Nurture Growth & Excellence

    We foster a spirit of curiosity and inquiry, adapting to new information, taking ambitious risks, and learning new skills that will develop us professionally and personally. We exercise creativity and innovation in alignment with our mission, constantly advancing both the organization and ourselves.

  • Cultivate Meaningful Teamwork & Collaboration

    Collaboration and teamwork are essential to growing and sustaining our development. We strive to build trusting bonds through mutual accountability and communication that is inclusive and transparent. We reinforce these bonds with unwavering kindness, humility, flexibility, and empathy across all teams. We make decisions through a balance of thoughtful feedback, respectful candor, and careful consideration of all points of view.