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Summer 2025 Education & Workplace Justice Internship

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a JD program, have strong research and writing skills, experience in gender justice, and possess flexibility, creativity, and project management abilities.
  • You will conduct legal research, draft materials, represent the organization at events, and assist with various tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in, and completion of at least one year of, a JD program
  • Strong legal 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

  • Conduct legal research and analysis, for both short-term assignments and longer research projects;
  • Draft factsheets, blogs, talking points, testimony, and other materials;
  • Represent NWLC at various coalition meetings, events, briefings, webinars, or calls; and
  • Perform other tasks as needed.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will start on June 2, 2025, and end on August 8, 2025.

What is the hourly pay for this internship?

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50.

What are the work hours for this position?

The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week.

In which states must the intern be located during the internship?

The intern must be located in DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT while working during the summer.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Current enrollment in a JD program with at least one year completed, strong legal research and writing skills, and experience with gender justice issues are required.

Is this internship eligible for benefits?

No, this position is not eligible for benefits.

How should I submit my application?

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF document containing a resume, cover letter, legal writing sample, and law school transcript.

When will applications be accepted until?

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Is there a preference for certain applicants during the hiring process?

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

Who will the intern report to?

The intern will report to a Senior Counsel on the Education & Workplace Justice Team.

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.