Welcome to the DNC Internship Application! The DNC is accepting applications for our Summer 2024 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 them for future political opportunities.

The program will run from Monday, May 20th to Friday, August 9th, 2024, and will be conducted in a hybrid format. Interns who are based in the Washington D.C. area will have an 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 $3,600. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week. 

The deadline for applications is Monday, April 1st, 2024.

Department Summary:

The DNC Legal team provides accurate and timely advice to the organization on a variety of legal topics relevant to a national party committee and its political activities. This includes advising on election and campaign finance matters, working on employment and labor issues, negotiating contracts, and providing training and presentations.

Internship Responsibilities/Duties:

• Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions;
• Draft organized and clear documents, including emails, legal memoranda, training materials, and presentations;
• Conduct research and fact-finding on a variety of topics;
• Work with the Legal team to develop appropriate internal policies and processes;
• Attend internal and external meetings as needed;
• Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a JD or LLM program at an ABA certified, U.S.- based institution;
• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution no more than two years before the first day of the internship;
• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA certified, U.S.-based institution and currently enrolled in a non-legal graduate program. 

• 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

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample
• References
• Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its interns. The DNC internship program is provided on an equal opportunity basis without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the application process and during the internship, as required by applicable law. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

The DNC requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the DNC’s COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR team prior to reporting to an office location.

The DNC does not sponsor work authorization. You must have authorization to work in the United States to qualify for this position.