Fall 2026 Nominations & Democracy Legal Intern

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a legal intern for Fall 2026 to support the Strategy and Policy team on cross-cutting democratic reform and judicial nominations work.

Applicants must be enrolled in law school and eligible for academic credit. Hours and dates worked may vary depending on school requirements. This work may be done remotely, 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, LGBTQ+ 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

The intern will:

• 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; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in law school. 2L and 3L students may apply, and 1L students may apply if allowable by the law school;
• Excellent research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
• Experience or interest in 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 intern will report to the Senior Director of Nominations & Democracy.

Compensation & Benefits

This internship is unpaid, but the Center will work with the intern to secure academic credit. A stipend of $175 per month, prorated, will be provided. This position is not eligible for benefits.

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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but applications received after July 29, 2026, may not be reviewed. 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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values 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.