Law Student - Public Interest in Washington, DC

Public Interest

Washington, DC

Law Student - Public Interest in Washington, DC

Law Student

No

Washington, DC

Salary Information

$2,000 stipend for students not receiving course credit or other funding for their internship.

Job Title

Policy Intern - Fall 2025

Experience

Graduate or law students with a background in policy or legal research are preferred. Undergraduates may apply for the Justice Education Internship. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Organization Description

The **Members Only** (CCE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the justice system in the District of Columbia. CCE works with a variety of stakeholders to conduct research, advocate for policy reform, educate the public, and increase civic engagement on justice-related issues. Their focus areas include the adult criminal legal system, youth justice systems, and civil justice/access to justice issues.

General Responsibilities

- Conduct research on the DC justice system, including local and federal elements and associated agencies
- Draft legislation, policies, and other public-facing documents related to the jury system, civil case processing, criminal and juvenile justice, and other topics
- Create educational materials and programs to increase community understanding of the justice systems and improve outcomes
- Provide support to various project committees through attending meetings, researching leads, and analyzing data
- Assist with report release events and other special events as needed

Qualifications

- Graduate or law students preferred
- Background in policy or legal research
- Interest in public policy, law, courts, civic engagement, government, journalism, public relations, or resource development
- Must be eligible to work in the United States

Availability

- Hybrid work opportunities available (in-person or remote)
- Local candidates preferred
- Three internship sessions offered: Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Full-time or part-time positions available ( hours per week or 20 hours per week)

Application Procedure and Deadline

- Submit one PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and writing sample on any topic
- Application deadlines: April 1 for Summer, August 1 for Fall, November 1 for Spring

Additional Information

- All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines
- Interns will receive a $2,000 stipend if not receiving course credit or other funding for their internship
- CCE covers public transportation costs for required meetings or events

H1: Join CCE as a Policy Intern for Fall 2025
H2: Enhance the Justice System in DC with CCE
H2: Impact the Community through Hands-On Justice Reform

- Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the justice system in DC
- Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct research, advocate for policy reform, educate the public, and increase civic engagement
- Focus on adult criminal legal system, youth justice systems, and civil justice/access to justice issues
- Opportunity for graduate or law students to contribute to justice reform efforts
- Passion for systemic change, access to justice, and policymaking required
- Outstanding research, analysis, and writing skills preferred

Responsibilities:

- Conduct research on DC justice system, including local and federal elements and associated agencies
- Draft legislation, policies, and public-facing documents on topics such as the jury system, civil case processing, and criminal and juvenile justice
- Create educational materials and programs to increase community understanding and improve outcomes
- Provide support to project committees through attending meetings, researching leads, and analyzing data
- Assist with report release events and other special events as needed

Qualifications:

- Graduate or law students preferred
- Background in policy or legal research required
- Interest in public policy, law, courts, civic engagement, government, journalism, public relations, or resource development
- Must be eligible to work in the United States

Availability:

- Hybrid work opportunities available (in-person or remote)
- Local candidates preferred
- Three internship sessions offered: Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Full-time or part-time positions available ( hours per week or 20 hours per week)

Application Procedure and Deadline:

- Submit one PDF document containing cover letter, resume, and writing sample on any topic
- Application deadlines: April 1 for Summer, August 1 for Fall, November 1 for Spring

Additional Information:

- All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines
- Interns will receive a $2,000 stipend if not receiving course credit or other funding for their internship
- CCE covers public transportation costs for required meetings or events
- Join CCE as a Policy Intern for Fall 2025 and make a direct impact on justice reform in DC. Passionate about systemic change and access to justice? Apply now!