What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2026 Reproductive Rights and Health Intern position at National Women's Law Center?
The Position
The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a LAW STUDENT intern for summer 2026 to to support the work of the Reproductive Rights and Health team, focusing on promoting reproductive rights and access to comprehensive, affordable health care, including abortion and birth control, via litigation and policy advocacy.
This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 1, 2026, and end August 7, 2026. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, PA, IL, NY, or CT.
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 reproductive rights and health internal and external-facing policy and litigation work, which can include:
The intern will report to a Senior Counsel on the RRH team as primary supervisor but will receive assignments from various members of the RRH team.
Compensation & Benefits
The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.95 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.
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:
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.
The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a LAW STUDENT intern for summer 2026 to to support the work of the Reproductive Rights and Health team, focusing on promoting reproductive rights and access to comprehensive, affordable health care, including abortion and birth control, via litigation and policy advocacy.
This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 1, 2026, and end August 7, 2026. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, PA, IL, NY, or CT.
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 reproductive rights and health internal and external-facing policy and litigation work, which can include:
- Providing legal and factual research and analysis;
- Tracking state and federal legislation and litigation on core and emerging issues;
- Cite checking and bluebooking documents;
- Drafting memos, talking points, testimony, blogs, factsheets, and other written materials;
- Support the preparation of briefs, pleadings, legislative toolkits, and comments on proposed federal agency regulations;
- Participating in coalition meetings, policy briefings, and events; and
- Attending executive and congressional proceedings.
- 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 an, advocacy, litigation, policymaking, or research environment;
- Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently;
- Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
The intern will report to a Senior Counsel on the RRH team as primary supervisor but will receive assignments from various members of the RRH team.
Compensation & Benefits
The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.95 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.
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;
- A short writing sample (4 – 8 pages); and
- A current law school transcript.
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.
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