Fall 2026 DNC Legal Internship at Democratic… · Washington

Summary: The Democratic National Committee is seeking interns for their Fall 2026 Internship Program. This unique opportunity allows law school students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in Democratic politics and legal matters relevant to the organization. Responsibilities: - Conduct research and fact-finding on a variety of topics - Draft organized and clear documents, including emails, legal memoranda, training materials, and presentations - Work with the Legal team to develop appropriate internal policies and processes - Attend internal and external meetings as needed - Support contracts work flow via research, template development and initial review of basic contracts - Research - Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned - Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a JD or LLM program at an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution - Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution no more than two years before the first day of the internship - Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution and currently enrolled in a non-legal graduate program - Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program - Physically present in the United States to participate in this internship program - Resume - Cover letter - Writing Sample - References Required Skills: Legal research, Legal writing, Contract review, election law, campaign finance law, voting rights law, privacy law, Policy development Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: The program will run from August 31, 2026 - November 13, 2026 and will be conducted in a hybrid format., Interns who are based in the Washington D.C. area will have an opportunity to perform in-person work for the DNC at the Democratic National Headquarters and DNC events.