Summer 2027 DNC Legal Internship

Legal Department Summary:

The DNC Legal Department provides legal advice to the DNC (including the Chair, officers, and staff), state parties, and campaigns. The DNC Legal Department often works to resolve a wide range of legal issues affecting the DNC and the Democratic Party including state election law, campaign finance, contracts, employment matters, FEC compliance, voting rights, and other political and legal matters.

Position Summary:

Interns will work closely with DNC legal staff and assist the department with diverse legal research and writing projects. Interns may also be asked to attend hearings, agency proceedings, or meetings. Responsibilities vary based on need and interest but will include a variety of research tasks, projects, and assignments. 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 Summer 2027 Internship Program accepts applications through January 8, 2027.

The Summer 2027 Internship Program runs from May 31, 2027 to August 6, 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 law, politics, elections, and/or campaign finance.
• 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.