Legal Intern

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Welcome to the DNC Internship Application! The DNC is accepting applications for our Spring 2027 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 January 11, 2027, to March 19, 2027, and will be conducted in an in-person, hybrid, or remote format. Interns based in the Washington, D.C. area will have the 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 $3,700 stipend. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week or up to the required number of hours for a documented and approved institutional program. 

The application deadline is November 6, 2026.

This internship is limited to current law school students and recent graduates. Do not apply if you are an undergraduate. 

Position 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, litigating voting rights and election administration issues, negotiating contracts, working on employment and labor issues, researching privacy law  and creating training presentations.

Internship Responsibilities/Duties:

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

Eligibility Requirements:

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 at least 20 hours per week during the program or up to the required number of hours for an institutional program
• Physically present in the United States to participate in this internship program

Required Application Materials:

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

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Due to the volume of applications, we cannot review materials submitted outside the application form. All applicants must complete the application to be considered. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend reading our FAQ page before contacting us with questions. If you have a specific question, please email us at [email protected].

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions 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 hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.