Summer 2026 – Legal Intern for Nominations & Democracy

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a legal intern for Summer 2026 to support the Strategy and Policy team on cross-cutting democratic reform and judicial nominations work. Law students who are able to commit to 37.5 hours per week are eligible to apply.

This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 1, 2026, and end August 8, 2026. This work may be done hybrid or in-person.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQI+ people, and low-income women and families.

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and draft advocacy resources, comments, and memos concerning democratic and court reform at the federal and state level and democracy-related litigation.
• Support our judicial nominations work through legal research and preparation of advocacy resources.
• Monitor, track, and summarize legal policy developments relevant to our democracy and nominations work.
• Participate in coalition meetings and events, attend executive and Congressional proceedings, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to further our democracy and nominations work.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in law school. 1L, 2L, and 3L students may apply.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing 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.

Key Relations

The legal intern will report to the Director of Nominations & Democracy.

Compensation & Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.95 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.

Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A resume;
• A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship; and
• A short legal writing sample

This position will be open for up to a month maximum until November 30, 2025, or until 250 applications have been received (whichever comes first). NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women’s Law Center and National Women’s Law Center Action Fund are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and value a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.