Spring 2026 DNC Civic Engagement & Voter Protection Internship

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Spring 2025 DNC Civic Engagement & Voter Protection Internship

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Welcome to the DNC Internship Application! The DNC is accepting applications for our Spring 2026 Civic Engagement & Voter Protection Internship Program!

Interning at the DNC is a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate future leaders to gain real-life, hands-on experience in Democratic politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process, and prepare themselves for future political opportunities. The internship opportunity, specifically in the Civic Engagement & Voter Protection Department, provides law students with unparalleled opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge of our election laws and contribute to the critical work of ensuring that every voter has the opportunity to cast their vote, have it count, and that we have fair elections.

The program will run from January 26, 2026 - April 3, 2026 and will be conducted in a hybrid format. Interns based in the Washington, D.C. area will have the opportunity to perform in-person work for the DNC at the Democratic National Headquarters and DNC events. You must be located in the United States to apply for this internship.

The DNC Internship Program provides a stipend of $3,000. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week.

The deadline for applications is November 28, 2025.

Department Summary

The mission of the Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Department is to ensure every eligible voter can cast a ballot and have that ballot count. We focus on a year-round, long-term approach to expanding voting access and combating voter suppression. This entails conducting research on various voting rights and election administration issues, organizing voter protection-related programming and events, including state compliance with federal election laws, redistricting, and legal and legislative developments at both the state and national levels that impact the right to vote.

Internship Responsibilities/Duties

• Report directly to the Director of Civic Engagement and Voter Protection
• Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions;
• Conduct research;
• Draft memos;
• Organize events;
• Assist the Civic Engagement & Voter Protection team with managing our year-round Voter Assistance Hotline;
• Develop the Civic Engagement & Voter Protection team’s online and social media presence;
• Manage our volunteer efforts;
• Speak to voters nationwide through our year-round Voter Assistance Hotline.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship and currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States. It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least one year of law school before applying.

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
  
  

Application Requirements

• Writing sample
• Cover letter
• Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program
• Three professional references
  
  

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Due to the volume of applications, we cannot review additional materials sent outside of the application form. All applicants must complete the application to be considered. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend reading our FAQ page before contacting us with questions. If you have a specific question, please email us at internapp@dnc.org.