Democracy Policy & National Security Intern - Summer 2027

Posted yesterday

brennancenterNew York (NY)

Lawyers Offices of Lawyers

SENIORITY

Intern

Apply

About the role

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law invites law students to intern with the Liberty and National Security Program (LNS) in New York or Washington, DC for Summer 2027. Interns work on policy advocacy, research, and litigation initiatives under close supervision. Responsibilities include legal research and writing for amicus briefs and policy reports; drafting communications to legislators; assisting with public comments; attending coalition meetings; and contributing to website

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.