The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a law student intern for summer 2025 to support the work of the Reproductive Rights and Health team, focusing on promoting reproductive rights and access to comprehensive, affordable health care, including abortion and birth control.

This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 2, 2025 and end August 8, 2025. This work may be remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, OR, PA, IL, IN, NY, OH, or CT.

The Organization

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families.

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will support reproductive rights and health internal and external-facing policy and litigation work, which can include:

• Legal research and analysis;
• Cite checking and bluebooking documents;
• Drafting memos, talking points, testimony, blogs, factsheets, and other written materials;
• Participating in coalition meetings and events;
• Attending executive and congressional proceedings.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a JD program
• Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
• Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;
• Experience or interest in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;
• Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

Key Relations

The intern will report to a Senior Counsel on the RRH team as primary supervisor, but will receive assignments from various members of the RRH team.

Compensation & Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.

Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A resume;
• A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship.

Applications accepted until position is filled. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.