Fall Legal Department Undergraduate Internship

Responsibilities

Assist with general research and administrative work for the Brennan Center, including coordinating meetings and drafting routine correspondence. Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.

Work with the General Counsel and her team to identify opportunities to systematize and enhance the department’s record‑keeping systems related to compliance and litigation processes.

• Assist with data entry related to past and current litigation matters
• Compile template litigation pleadings and court rules
• Review and update litigation‑related website content
• Prepare and update guidance documents for staff distribution
• Research special projects as assigned

• Independent self‑starter who operates with high integrity, confidentiality, and discretion
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, friendly, punctual, energetic, and with a sense of humor
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and a passion for our issues
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word (necessary); database or other information‑management experience (helpful)
• Open to evolving responsibilities

Hours: Approximately 10–20 hours per week

Pay: $18.40 per hour

Duration: September – December 2026

Final date to receive applications: July 24, 2026

The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply.