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Summer 2025 Housing Legal Intern

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National Women's Law Center

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
    Research & Development
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a JD program, possess strong research and writing skills, have experience in gender justice, and show flexibility, creativity, and project management ability.
  • You will research housing policy issues, track legislation, attend meetings, and help prepare advocacy materials to support women's economic security.

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;
  • Experience or interest in working on economic issues
  • Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;
  • Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Support advocacy around protecting and strengthening housing policy and investments, in coordination with other NWLC work to defend against cuts to anti-poverty programs critical to women’s economic security
  • Research legal and policy issues within our issue areas
  • Track federal and state legislation on core and emerging legal issues
  • View or attend meetings and events on behalf of the team, such as Congressional proceedings, coalition meetings and policy briefings
  • Support the preparation of NWLC products like factsheets, issue briefs, or comments on proposed federal agency regulations
  • This internship will likely not involve litigation activities

FAQs

Is this internship a paid position?

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

What are the working hours for this internship?

The internship is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, starting June 2, 2025, and ending August 8, 2025.

Can the internship be completed remotely?

Yes, the internship can be done remotely, in a hybrid format, or in-person, as long as the intern is located in one of the specified states during the summer.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a JD program and possess strong research, writing, and communication skills. Experience or interest in gender justice and economic issues is also preferred.

Who will the intern report to?

The intern will report to the Director of Housing Justice.

Are there any specific duties associated with this internship?

Yes, the intern will support advocacy efforts related to housing policy, conduct legal and policy research, track legislation, attend meetings, and assist in preparing NWLC products like factsheets and issue briefs.

Is there a possibility to apply for multiple internships at NWLC?

Yes, if you wish to be considered for more than one internship, you should apply separately to each position of interest.

What type of experience is preferred for this internship?

Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment is preferred, especially in relation to gender justice and economic issues.

Are there any benefits associated with this internship?

This position is not eligible for benefits.

How should I apply for the internship?

To apply, you should submit a resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship, and a writing sample. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Does NWLC encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, NWLC values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, people of color, and veterans.

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National Women's Law Center

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.

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