Legal Intern

Summary

Join the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Summer 2025 Internship Program! This program offers a unique opportunity for future leaders to gain hands-on experience in Democratic politics. The program runs from May 26th to August 1st, 2025, in a hybrid format, with in-person work in Washington D.C. for local interns. A $3,000 stipend is provided, but housing is not included. Interns will work 20 hours per week. The application deadline is April 11th, 2025. The program focuses on providing practical experience in legal aspects of political activities.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship
• Meet at least one of the following criteria: 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
• Submit a Resume
• Submit a Cover letter
• Submit a Writing sample
• Submit References

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions
• Draft organized and clear documents, including emails, legal memoranda, training materials, and presentations
• Conduct research and fact-finding on a variety of topics
• Work with the Legal team to develop appropriate internal policies and processes
• Attend internal and external meetings as needed
• Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned

Benefits

$3,000 stipend