Legal Internship

Summary

Join the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Fall 2025 Internship Program and gain hands-on experience in Democratic politics. This hybrid program runs from September 8 to November 14, 2025, offering in-person work at the DNC headquarters for those in the Washington D.C. area. The program provides a $3,000 stipend (housing not included) and requires a 20-hour per week commitment. Interns will support the DNC Legal team, working on various legal matters. Applications are due August 1, 2025, and require a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship and 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
• Applicants must meet all of the following criteria
• 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
• Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program

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