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2025 Summer Internship - Reproductive Rights and Health (law student)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
    Education & Teaching
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You must be a JD student with strong research, writing, and communication skills; experience in gender justice; and ability to work collaboratively and independently with creativity and organization.
  • You will conduct legal research, cite-check documents, draft various materials, participate in coalition meetings, and attend executive and congressional proceedings related to reproductive rights and health.

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in a JD program
  • Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications 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

Responsibilities

  • The intern will support reproductive rights and health internal and external-facing policy and litigation work, which can include:
  • Legal research and analysis;
  • Cite checking and bluebooking documents;
  • Drafting memos, talking points, testimony, blogs, factsheets, and other written materials;
  • Participating in coalition meetings and events;
  • Attending executive and congressional proceedings.

FAQs

What position is being offered for summer 2025?

The position being offered is a law student internship with the Reproductive Rights and Health team at the National Women’s Law Center.

What are the dates for the internship?

The internship starts on June 2, 2025, and ends on August 8, 2025.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, the internship is a paid position with an hourly rate of $17.50.

What is the expected work schedule for this internship?

The internship is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week.

Where can the internship be performed?

The internship can be done remotely, in a hybrid format, or in-person, provided the intern is located in one of the following states: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a JD program, have strong research and writing skills, experience or interest in gender justice issues, and demonstrate good judgment in collaborative and independent work environments.

What specific duties will the intern perform?

The intern will conduct legal research, cite check documents, draft various written materials, participate in coalition meetings, and attend executive and congressional proceedings.

Who will the intern report to?

The intern will primarily report to a Senior Counsel on the Reproductive Rights and Health team but will receive assignments from various team members.

Are there any benefits included with this internship?

This position is not eligible for benefits.

How can candidates apply for this internship?

Candidates can apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the internship. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Does NWLC encourage applications from certain groups?

Yes, NWLC strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people of color, and veterans.

What should I do if I need reasonable accommodations during the hiring process?

If you require reasonable accommodations, you should email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.

Justice for her. Justice for all.

Non-profit
Industry
51-200
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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. The Center focuses on major policy areas of importance to women and their families, including economic security, education, employment and health, with special attention give to the concerns of low-income women.