Fall 2026 Income Security Legal Intern

Internship Opportunity:

Income Security Internship

Fall 2026

The Position

The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) seeks a law student intern for fall 2026 to support NWLC's work advocating to increase the economic security of women and families with low incomes.

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and eligible for academic credit. Hours and dates worked may vary depending on school requirements. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person.

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 advocacy around tax policy, nutrition policy, social insurance programs, federal budget and appropriations, access to care, job quality for care workers, and anti-poverty programs critical to women's economic security
• Research legal and policy issues within our issue areas
• Track federal and state legislation on core and emerging legal issues
• View or attend meetings and events on behalf of the team, such as Congressional proceedings, coalition meetings and policy briefings
• Support the preparation of NWLC products like factsheets, reports, or comments on proposed federal agency regulations
• This internship will focus heavily on policy, though some discrete litigation opportunities may arise, given interest.

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;
• Experience or interest in working on economic issues
• 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 Counsel on Income Security. The intern may collaborate with other teams and individuals across the law center, including Senior Counsel on Income Security and Senior Counsel on Income Security.

Compensation & Benefits

This internship is unpaid, but the Center will work with the intern to secure academic credit. A stipend of $175 per month, prorated, will be provided if allowed by the student's school. This position is not eligible for benefits.

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;
• Transcript; and
• A writing sample.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but applications received after Monday, August 31st may not be reviewed. 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.