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Fall 2024 Democracy Legal Internship - NY

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Brennan Center for Justice

Jun 19

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  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Legal
  • New York

Requirements

  • Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills; initiative, imagination, and versatility; and a passion for our issues.

Responsibilities

  • Interns may assist with a variety of activities, including conducting legal research and writing for amicus briefs, policy reports, and other advocacy documents; drafting communications to legislators; assisting with writing comments to federal agencies; attending coalition meetings; drafting posts for the Brennan Center blog; and more.

FAQs

What will I be doing as a Fall 2024 Democracy Legal Intern in the NY office?

As a Democracy Legal Intern in our New York office, you will work on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives related to voting rights, election administration reform, campaign finance reform, protecting court independence, and combating partisan gerrymandering. Your responsibilities may include legal, policy, and factual research, assisting with administrative and legislative advocacy, public education, scholarship, and supporting litigation efforts.

How long does the internship last?

The internship lasts for the semester.

What material is required to apply for the internship?

To apply for the internship, you will need to submit a cover letter explaining your interest in Democracy (NY) policy issues, a current law school transcript (optional), a legal writing sample (5-10 pages), a current resume, and contact information for three references.

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Brennan Center for Justice

We are a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice.

Law
Industry
51-200
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Brennan Center for Justice is a non-partisan law and policy institute that focuses on improving systems of democracy and justice. They conduct research, advocacy, and litigation to protect voting rights, ensure fair representation, and promote justice reform. Their aim is to strengthen democracy, advance equal justice, and safeguard the fundamental freedoms that underpin the United States' democratic system. By addressing pressing issues through innovative solutions, the Brennan Center seeks to create a fairer, more inclusive, and more equitable society.

Culture & Values

  • Drive Visionary Goals through a Pragmatic Approach

    We strive to reform our systems of democracy and justice by delivering clear-minded and independent analysis. We earn trust in our professional expertise through rigorous research and a focus on facts. Realizing durable change takes time, so we always keep in mind the long-term impact of our initiatives. We set achievable goals with tangible outcomes, and reach them through practical, solutions-driven methods.

  • Promote Openness & Accessibility

    We produce our best outcomes by leveraging diverse experiences and perspectives. We foster an internal culture that is equitable and rooted in dignity and respect. Historically marginalized communities suffer most from the problems we seek to solve, and colleagues that reflect those communities enrich our work. We welcome all staff and external contributors at the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. By exercising multidisciplinary thinking, we aim to generate ideas that are accessible and relevant to our teams and the broader multiethnic American public.

  • Nurture Growth & Excellence

    We foster a spirit of curiosity and inquiry, adapting to new information, taking ambitious risks, and learning new skills that will develop us professionally and personally. We exercise creativity and innovation in alignment with our mission, constantly advancing both the organization and ourselves.

  • Cultivate Meaningful Teamwork & Collaboration

    Collaboration and teamwork are essential to growing and sustaining our development. We strive to build trusting bonds through mutual accountability and communication that is inclusive and transparent. We reinforce these bonds with unwavering kindness, humility, flexibility, and empathy across all teams. We make decisions through a balance of thoughtful feedback, respectful candor, and careful consideration of all points of view.

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