Summer 2026 Education & Workplace Justice Intern (Legal)

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a legal intern for Summer 2026. Interns would work across NWLC’s Education and Workplace Justice portfolios to support our work to:

• Ensure equal access to education for women and girls, student survivors of sexual harassment and violence, pregnant and parenting students, and LGBTQI+ students; and
• Advance and safeguard state and federal protections against workplace discrimination, with a particular focus on preventing and remedying workplace harassment, protecting the rights of pregnant workers, and ensuring strong enforcement of workplace anti-discrimination laws and other key civil rights and workplace protections that promote nondiscrimination and gender equity in the workplace.

This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 1, 2026, and end August 7, 2026. This is not a remote position, though hybrid options are available. 

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:

• Conduct legal research and analysis, for both short-term assignments and longer research projects;
• Draft written materials, such as factsheets, blogs, talking points, and legislative testimony;
• Represent NWLC at various coalition meetings, events, briefings, webinars, or calls; and
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in, and completion of at least one year of, a JD program
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
• Experience working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens;
• 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 Counsel or Senior Counsel on the Education & Workplace Justice Team.

Compensation & Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.95 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 single PDF document containing:

• A resume;
• A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;
• A short legal writing sample (4-8 pages); and
• A law school transcript.

This position will be open for up to a month maximum until January 12, 2026, or until 250 applications have been received (whichever comes first). 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.