Spring 2027 DNC Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Legal Internship

Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Department Summary:

The Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Department is responsible for implementing the DNC's voter protection and civic engagement programs including poll watching, election protection hotlines, and voter education. The CEVP Department also engages with the DNC's state partners, stakeholders, and allies on issues such as election administration, redistricting, vote by mail, and same-day registration. The CEVP Department is also involved in the DNC's legal work before state courts and the federal courts regarding election-related issues.

Position Summary:

Interns will work closely with the Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Department, will assist with research on legal and legislative developments regarding election law and voting rights and provide support for programmatic efforts related to elections. They will also have the opportunity to work on various voter protection and civic engagement projects and litigation matters.

All legal interns are expected to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week and must be currently enrolled in law school or have graduated from law school within the last 6 months.

The DNC's Internship Program provides a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate, and dedicated individuals to gain real-world experience in Democratic politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process, and gain valuable work experience.

The DNC is an equal opportunity employer. The DNC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, or any other basis prohibited by discrimination laws. The DNC encourages everyone to apply.

Program Dates and Deadlines:

The Spring 2027 Internship Program accepts applications through November 6, 2026.

The Spring 2027 Internship Program runs from January 11, 2027 to March 19, 2027.

The DNC hires interns to work 20 hours per week.

Interns are paid a $3,700 stipend for the program.

Interns based in D.C. are expected to work partial in-person hours at the DNC's D.C. office, and remote interns may do all work remotely.

Please allow up to 90 minutes to complete your application.

This is an unpaid internship position.

Intern Selection Criteria:

Applicants will be selected based upon the following criteria:

• Be enrolled, at the time of application, in law school as a 1L, 2L, or 3L or have completed law school within the last six months.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Applicants must not use ChatGPT or other third party AI platforms to draft their application responses because this will hinder our ability to select interns based on the merits of their individual experiences.
• Possess some experience with research and writing.
• Have a demonstrated interest in voting rights, elections, election law, or related issues.
• Be highly motivated, professional, willing to learn, and able to collaborate in a team environment.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week and attend weekly professional development sessions either virtually or in-person.
• Have demonstrable interest in Democratic politics and commitment to electing Democrats.

Who May Apply:

Law students and recent law graduates.

If you are interested in applying for an internship opportunity with the DNC, please complete the application at https://apply.democrats.org/internships/ and upload your resume and cover letter.

Application Tips:

• Customize your cover letter to demonstrate your passion for the DNC's mission and goals.
• The application asks for you to consider a role at one of the DNC's departments — the roles are listed under specific departments in the application portal; do not apply to a role that is not listed.
• Use the first name field in the application for your nickname or preferred name if you prefer.
• You do not need a U.S. citizenship to apply.
• Applicants must complete the application within one session. Please allow up to 90 minutes to complete.
• You can find more detailed information about these opportunities in the DNC's Internship Program Overview by clicking here.
• All applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• Please contact rbergren@dnc.org if you experience any difficulty during the application process.