Washington Internships in Law and Policy
2008 Edition
Organizations
20/20 Vision
50 Years is Enough Network
AYUDA, Inc.
Academy for Educational Development
Action Aid International (USA)
Affordable Housing Corporation
Africare
Alliance for Healthy Homes
Alliance for Justice
American Academy of Diplomacy
American Association of University Professors
American Bar Association - Public Services Division
American Bar Association-Rule of Law Initiative
American Bar Association/Central and East European Law Initiative
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Conservative Union
American Council on Renewable Energy
American Enterprise Institute
American Friends Service Committee
American Hellenic Institute
American Legislative Exchange Council
American Rights at Work
American Rivers
American Society of International Law
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
American-Mideast Educational & Training Services, Inc. AMIDEAST
Americans for Democratic Action
Americans for the Arts
Amnesty International USA
Antarctica and Southern Oceans Coalition
Arab American Institute
Asian American Justice Center
Association of America's Public Television Stations
Atlantic Council of the United States
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Legal Action Project
British American Security Information Council
CHEJ-Center for Health, Environment & Justice
Campaign for America’s Futture
Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
Cato Institute
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
Center for Clean Air Policy
Center for Defense Information
Center for Democracy and Technology
Center for Dispute Settlement
Center for Education Reform
Center for Food Safety
Center for Health, Environment and Justice
Center for International Environmental Law
Center for International Free Expression
Center for International Policy
Center for Justice and International Law
Center for Law and Social Policy
Center for National Policy
Center for Policy Alternatives
Center for Responsive Politics
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Women Policy Studies
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Center on Conscience and War
Central American Resource Center
Children's Defense Fund
Children’s Environmental Health Network
Children's Law Center
Citizens Against Government Waste
Citizens for Global Solutions
Clean Water Network
Climate Institute
Coalition on Human Needs
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
Coastal States Organization
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Community for Creative Non-Violence
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Computer and Communications Industry Association
Concerned Women for America
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Congressional Management Foundation
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Consumer Electronics Association
Container Recycling Institute
Council for a Livable World
Council for the National Interest Foundation
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
DC Action for Children
DC Prisoners' Legal Services Project
Defenders of Wildlife
Democratic Leadership Council/Progressive Policy Institute
Democratic National Committee
District of Columbia Courts
EMILY's List
Earth Rights International
Earth Share
Earthjustice
Earthworks
Electronic Industries Alliance
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Law Institute
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Equal Rights Center
Families U.S. A.
Farm Animal Reform Movement
Federal Public Defender
Federation for American Immigration Reform
Feminist Majority
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
Foundation on Economic Trends
Friends of the Earth
Government Accountability Project
Green Seal
HALT, Inc.
Hudson Institute
Human Rights Campaign
Immigration and Refugee Services of America
Indian Law Resource Center
Institute for Defense Analysis
Institute for Educational Leadership
Institute for Humane Studies
Institute for Justice
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
International Campaign for Tibet
International Law Institute
Land Trust Alliance
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
League of Conservation Voters
Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
Legal Counsel for the Elderly
Media Access Project
Media Research Center
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
Migrant Legal Action Program, Inc.
NARAL Pro-Choice America
National Abortion Federation
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
National Alliance to End Homelessness
National Assembly of Health and Human Service Organizations
National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
National Association of Broadcasters
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc.
National Association of the Deaf
National Audubon Society
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Coalition for the Homeless
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
National Council for Adoption
National Council for Advanced Manufacturing
National Council on Aging
National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
National League of Cities
National Low Income Housing Coalition
National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (N.O.R.M.L)
National Partnership for Women & Families
National Prison Project of the ACLU
National Public Radio
National Restaurant Association
National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
National Space Society
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Veteran's Legal Services Program
National Whistleblower Center
National Wildlife Federation
National Women's Health Network
Natural Resource Defense Council
Nuclear Information & Resource Service
OPASTCO
One Economy Corporation
Organization of American States
Partners for Livable Communities
Peace Action
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
People for the American Way
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Public Citizen's Energy Program
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
Public Technology, Inc.
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Renew America
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Republican National Committee
Republican Youth Majority
Resource Conservation Alliance
Resources for the Future
Save America's Forests
Scenic America
Service Employees International Union
Sierra Club
Society of American Foresters
Solar Energy Industries Association
The Brookings Institution
The Congressional Institute, Inc.
The Heritage Foundation
The Population Institute
The United States Conference of Mayors
The Urban Institute
The Wildlife Society
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Trout Unlimited
US Department of Commerce
U.S. Attorney's Office
U.S. Board of Veterans Appeals
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
U.S. Committee of the United Nations Development Program
U.S. Corporation for National Service
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Legal Division
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education-Office of Hearings and Appeals
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Federal Labor Relations Authority
U.S. National Endowment for the Arts
U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
U.S. Public Interest Research Group
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States-China Business Council
Vietnam Veterans of America
Violence Policy Center
Voices on the Border
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Whitman-Walker Clinic , Legal Services Department
Witness For Peace
Women Empowered Against Violence
Women Work!
Women’s Campaign Forum
Women's Research & Education Institute
50 Years is Enough Network
3628 12th Street, NE
Washington, DC
20017
Phone: 202-463-2265
Fax: 202-636-4238
Website: www.50years.org
Contact Person: Ms. Ruth Castel-Branco, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The 50 Years is Enough Network provides critical
analysis of and popular education on World Bank and IMF policies. They work for
fundamental transformation of these institutions through international and U.S.
citizen action.
Internship: Interns work a minimum of three months performing research, event
planning assistance and administrative support.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other: International Relations
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and brief writing sample
Additional Information:
AYUDA, Inc.
1707 Kalorama Road, NW
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-387-2870
Fax: 202-387-0324
Website: www.ayudainc.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: AYUDA, Inc provides legal services (Immigration and
Domestic Violence) to Washington, DC's low-income, foreign born community.
Students and graduates work directly with clients and provide legal services.
Internships are available in Human Trafficking (contact Melaine Orhart).
Domestic Violence (contact Courtney Botts) and Immigration (Contact Eric
Unternahrer). Ability to speak Spanish is required for most positions.
Internship:
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Women's Studies
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume' and cover letter.
Additional Information:
Academy for Educational Development
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-884-8800
Fax: 202-884-8413
Website: www.aed.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Academy for Educational Instruction is a nonprofit
organization committed to addressing human development needs in the United
States and throughout the world. AED is committed to solving critical social
problems through education and training.
Internship: AED's internship program is on an "as needed basis." Students should
check their website for available positions.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:Education
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume' and Cover letter.
Additional Information: website: www.aed.org
Africare
440 R street NW
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-462-3614
Fax: 202-387-1034
Website: www.africare.org
Contact Person: Director of Human Resources
Organization Description: Africare helps Africa. A private, non-profit
organization, founded in 1971, Africare celebrated its 35th anniversary of
assistance to families and communities Africa-wide. Areas of assistance include
agriculture, water, environmental management, health and emergency humanitarian
aid. Africa also supports projects in private-sector development and governance.
Internship: Africare has 8 offices which can benefit from a total of 40 hours of
work from interns each week. Interns must work a minimum of 16 hours per week,
therefore, two interns are possible for each office. Interns working 16-24 hours
per week are considered part-time and receive $25/week. Full time interns
working 24 hours or more receive $50/week. A student enrolled into an accredited
college or university, with excellent research and writing skills and work
habits, self-starter's drive , ability to work cooperatively, willingness to
learn and a sincere interest in Africa is considered.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other: Agriculture, Forestry, Health
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, and 1 page writing sample.
Additional Information: Cover Letter should include a time frame (3 month
period). The writing sample should include what you would like to gain form an
internship with Africare.
Alliance for Healthy Homes
227 Massachusetts Ave NE
Suite 200
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-543-1147
Fax: 202-543-4466
Website: www.afhh.org
Contact Person: Ms. Eileen Quinn, Communications and Media Relations Director
Organization Description: The Alliance for Healthy Homes is a national nonprofit
public interest organization working to protect children from lead and other
environmental health hazards in and around their homes by advocating for policy
solutions and building capacity for primary prevention.
Internship: The Intern program consists of a mix of writing, policy work, and
general assistance as needed. Internships are mostly available in the summer;
occasionally other times of the year.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $10 per hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information: www.afhh.org
Alliance for Justice
11 Dupont Circle
2nd Floor
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-822-6070
Fax: 202-822-6068
Website: www.allianceforjustice.org
Contact Person: Mr. Kyle Murphy, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Alliance for Justice is a national association of
public interest and civil rights organizations that promotes access to the legal
system and Congress and public interest advocacy.
Internship: The association offers internships to undergraduate, graduate, and
law students to work with them on the variety of projects at the alliance.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March
Application Materials: Cover Letter, resume and list of references.
Additional Information: Some of the intern's responsibilities include: extensive
legal research, special projects, and contributing to the newsletter. Applicants
should possess strong writing and research skills, excellent analytical skills,
computer experience, and enthusiasm and initiative.
American Academy of Diplomacy
1800 K. Street, NW
Suite 1014
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-331-3721
Fax:
Website: www.academyofdiplomacy.org
Contact Person: Ms. Yvonne Siu, Program Director
Organization Description: The American Academy of Diplomacy is a non-profit
membership organization of retired U.S. Ambassadors dedicated to increasing the
professionalism of the U.S. Foreign Service.
Internship: Interns work to provide administrative and program support.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information:
American Association of University Professors
1012 14th Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-737-5900
Fax:
Website: www.aaup.org
Contact Person: Legal Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: AAUP is a national organization dedicated to the
defense of academic freedom and to the establishment of sound academic policies
and procedures on issues affecting faculty members.
Internship: Students can do a variety of projects involving writing and research
on higher education issues for the AAUP legal office.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other: Higher Education Admin.
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Letter to indicate area of interest and resume.
Additional Information: website: www.aaup.org
American Bar Association - Public Services Division
740 15th Streer, NW
Washington, DC
20005-1022
Phone: 202-662-1691
Fax: 202-638-3844
Website: www.abanet.org/publicserv/
Contact Person: Ms. Carrie Coleman, Project Coordinator
Organization Description: One of the goals of the American Bar Association has
been to apply the knowledge and experience of the legal profession to the
promotion of the public good. This is the overriding mission of the ABA's Public
Services Division. The work of the Division includes Bioethics, Election Law,
Environmental Law, Immigration Law, National Security, Substance Abuse, Mental
and Physical Disability Law, Homelessness and Poverty and the Law Library of
Congress. The Division studies important legal issues affecting society and
formulates remedial responses.
Internship: The internship with the ABA Public Services Division offers a unique
legal research and writing opportunity for second and third year law students.
Students design their own public interest writing project within one of the
Division's subject areas. The project may be published by the ABA.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and references.
Additional Information:
American Bar Association-Rule of Law Initiative
740 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-662-1957
Fax:
Website: www.abarol.org
Contact Person: Mr. Hakim Lakhdar, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Rule of Law Initiative is a public service project
of the ABA dedicated to promoting legal reform efforts in over 40 countries
around the world. The Rule of Law Initiative concentrates its technical legal
assistance in the following areas; Anti-corruption, Criminal Law, and
Trafficking in Persons, Gender Issues, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution and
Judicial Reform.
Internship: Unpaid interns work supporting a variety of short and long term
research projects in the Initiative's focus areas. Project may include
development of technical assistance guides, analysis of draft legislation, and
support of out of country projects. Knowledge of a foreign language is a plus.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample with "Legal
Intern" noted.
Additional Information:
American Bar Association/Central and East European Law Initiative
740 15th Street NW
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-662-1965
Fax: 202-662-1597
Website:
Contact Person: Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: ABA/CEELI promoted legal reform in Eastern Europe and
the countries of the former Soviet Union. It is a public service project of the
American Bar Association designed to advance the rule of law by supporting the
law reform process underway in Central and Eastern Europe and the Newly
Independent States of the former Soviet Union.
Internship: Intern duties include: address research requests; draft updates on
legal reform, organized crime, and criminal law by monitoring the press; write
legal assessments of draft laws; update the recruitment database; develop press
releases and position notices; distribute promotional materials to legal
publications, law schools, and State and Local Bar Associations; perform general
administrative office support.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September 30
Spring: January 31
Summer: March 31
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, and writing sample.
Additional Information: Internships are a minimum of one semester or summer.
Hours are full time during the summer but can be 12-20 hours during the school
year.
American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists
409 12th Street SW
Washington, DC
20024
Phone: 202-863-2509
Fax: 202-488-3985
Website: www.acog.org/goto/congress
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: This group represents 41,000 Ob/Gyns dedicated to
improving women's health care.
Internship: The American College of Ob/Gyns offers ongoing internships allowing
students to experience the day to day life of a government relations department
in an organization dedicated to women's health care.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Letter & Resume
Additional Information: email: govtrel@acog.org
American Conservative Union
1007 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA
22314
Phone: 703-836-8602
Fax: 703-836-8606
Website: www.conservative.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The American Conservative Union is the nation's oldest
conservative lobbying organization. ACU has been on the cutting edge of major
public policy battles. The Conservative Union seeks to speak for the entire
conservative movement as the "Conservative Voice in Washington." It performs
policy research , monitors legislation, rates members of the House and Senate
and publishes newsletters and legislative guides.
Internship: Interns have the opportunity to observe the lobbying process first
hand. While many duties are administrative in nature, interns have the
opportunity to work with the professional staff on a variety of issues or
projects.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter.
Additional Information:
American Enterprise Institute
1150 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-862-5800
Fax: 202-562-7178
Website: www.aei.org
Contact Person: Ms. Bethany Richeson, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The American Enterprise Institute is a private,
non-partisan research institute dedicated to improvement of government through
public policy debate.
Internship: AEI internships provide students with an opportunity to work with
some of America's most renowned scholars, economists, legal scholars, political
scientists and foreign policy specialists working on current policy questions.
Approximately 50 positions are available in such areas as Economic Policy,
Foreign and Defense Studies, Political and Social Studies, Public Relations,
American Enterprise Magazine, Communications, Publications and Seminars and
Conferences.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September 15
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Students must apply on line at
www.aei.org and submit
cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript.
Additional Information:
American Friends Service Committee
Washington Office
1822 R Street NW
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-483-3341
Fax: 202-232-3197
Website: www.afsc.org
Contact Person: Mr. Chris Parker, Program Assistant
Organization Description: The Washington Office of AFSC is tasked to represent
the organization in Washington policy making and legislative circles focusing on
influencing targeted areas. The office is currently focusing on civil rights and
liberties and economic justice in the context of the federal budget and
international issues.
Internship: Interns work four days per week for four months. Tasks include
research, attending and reporting on meetings and briefings from colleague
organizations, administrative work and assisting visitors to DC.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Coalition Advocacy Work
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $800 month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer:
Deadlines:
Fall: March 19
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter or email to
cipfer@afsc.org
Additional Information:
American Hellenic Institute
1220 16th Street NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-785-8430
Fax: 202-785-5178
Website: www.ahiworld.org
Contact Person: Mrs. Yola Pakhchanian, College Intern Program
Organization Description: The American Hellenic Institute is an independent
public policy trade association which provides an organization and program for
strengthening trade and commerce and related matter between the U.S. and Greece,
the U.S. and Cyprus, and within the American Hellenic community. AHI initiated
the rule of law issue as well as humanitarian aid to Cyprus and the first
U.S.-Greece-Cyprus trade conference.
Internship: The AHI offers several internship positions during the year. Interns
participate in a variety of activities such as monitor legislation and
Congressional hearings, liaison with Congressional offices, conduct research on
issues affecting U.S.-Greece-Cyprus relations for Congressional testimony and
their handbook, and writing memoranda, press releases and letter. Spring and
Fall internships are part time while summer internships are full time.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: May 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume current transcript,5 page writing
sample and two letters of recommendation.
Additional Information: Send your application to Mrs. Yola Pakhchanian at
AHI/AHIPAC College Intern Program 104 Canfield Hill Drive Gaithersburg, MD
20878-5263. Fax: 301-670-6362. email: AHINET@aol.com
American Legislative Exchange Council
1129 20th Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-466-3800
Fax: 202-466-3801
Website: www.ALEC.org
Contact Person: Internship Program
Organization Description: ALEC is the nation's largest bipartisan, individual
membership organization of state legislators, with 2400 members throughout the
50 states. ALEC brings the states and nation together through conferences,
seminars, publication, and its nine Legislative Task Forces. Each provides a
unique vehicle for legislators to communicate across state lines and work
together with the private sector to create public policies.
Internship: ALEC seeks about 10-15 interns per semester, including summer.
Students working full-time for college credit are preferred but part time hours
can be negotiated. A stipend is provided to cover commuting and lunch expenses.
Internships with substantive work assignments are available in five departments:
Public Affairs; Conferences; Membership; Legislation and Policy and the Finance
Department.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $300/month plus travel
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines: Fall: August 25 Spring: December 15 Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume ( Writing sample if applying for the
Legislation and Policy or Public Affairs departments) and application (available
on website).
Additional Information:
American Rights at Work
1100 17th Street, NW
Suite 950
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-822-2127
Fax:
Website: www.americanrightsatwork.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: American Rights at Work is a non-profit educational
and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the climate in which workers
can exercise their rights in the workplace.
Internship: Research internships are offered year round.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 10.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: December
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter and Writing Sample.
Additional Information:
American Rivers
1101 14th Street, NW
Suite 1400
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-347-7550
Fax: 202-347-9240
Website: www.amrivers.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: American Rivers is a national conservation
organization which, since 1973, addressed river protection issues across the
country. Their mission is to preserve and restore America's river systems and to
foster a river stewardship ethic. Their policy work covers nationally
significant rivers, hydropower reform, western water issues, endangered species
protection, urban rivers and clean water issues.
Internship: Internships are available in five program areas. Interns work with
the communications program, conservation program, development program, finance
and administration and legislative policy program.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1000 for 3 months
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: April 15
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, 3 references and
contact for application form.
Additional Information:
American Society of International Law
2223 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20008-2864
Phone: 202-939-6000
Fax: 202-797-7133
Website: www.asil.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The American Society publishes four leading
periodicals in the field of international law and also serves as the membership
organization for lawyers in the field of international law.
Internship: Internships are available in research, marketing and the library.
Positions require a minimum commitment of 15 hours during the fall and spring
semesters and 20 hours during the summer.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample and references.
Additional Information: See website for additional information
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
1732 Wisonsin Avenue, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC
20007
Phone: 202-244-2990
Fax: 202-244-3196
Website: www.adc.org
Contact Person: Mr. Marvin Wingfield, Director, Education and Outreach
Organization Description: The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is an
Arab American civil rights organization. It was founded in 1980 to defend the
rights of Americans of Arab descent against discrimination, stereotyping and
hate crimes, to promote Arab cultural heritage and to serve as a voice for the
Arab American Community on issues of foreign and domestic policy.
Internship: Since 1981 over 400 students have participated in the Committees
Research Institute Intern Program. The program offers a variety of positions
geared to educating students on issues of civil rights, US Middle East Policy
and the Arab heritage and empowering them to educate others. Students gain
practical training in community organizing, research and writing, media
relations, legal issues, political action, information technology and
educational work. The Summer program offers a stipend of $1250 for
undergraduates and $2000 for graduate students. This amount is prorated during
the school year.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Educational outreach
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Journalism, IR, Educ
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1250 undergrad $2000 grad
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: January 15
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Application, cover letter, resume, transcript,
recommendations
Additional Information: Education and Middle Eastern Studies majors are
encouraged to apply.
American-Mideast Educational & Training Services, Inc. AMIDEAST
1730 M Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC
20036-4505
Phone: 202-776-9600
Fax: 202-776-7000
Website: www.amideast.org
Contact Person: Ms Ermena Barclay, Director of Human Resources
Organization Description: AMIDEAST is a private nonprofit organization promoting
cooperation and understanding between Americans and the people of the Middle
East and North Africa through education, information, and development programs.
Headquartered in Washington, DC AMIDEAST has a network of offices in Egypt,
Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, and the West Bank/Gaza Strip,
and Yemen. Services include: educational advising and testing, educational and
training program administration, technical assistance, and English-language
programs.
Internship: Placements are available according to staff needs-generally 4-6
interns each year. AMIDEAST has interns both during the summer and the academic
year.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount: Usually there is no stipend.
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter explaining your personal needs, resume
outlining study/work experience, and 2 references.
Additional Information: If interested in working in one of the field offices you
must contact them directly.
Americans for Democratic Action
1625 K Street NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-785-5980
Fax: 202-785-5969
Website: www.adaction.org
Contact Person: Ms Valerie Dulk-Jacobs, Assistant to the National Director
Organization Description: ADA is the nation's oldest liberal lobbying group,
combining lobbying for liberal policies on national, state, and local levels
with grassroots organizing.
Internship: Interns assist with all lobbying, organizing, special projects and
daily office management tasks.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: May
Application Materials: Resume, short writing sample, cover letter indicating
days/hours/weeks available.
Additional Information: email: valerie@adaction.com
Americans for the Arts
1000 Vermont Avenue, NW 16th Floor
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-371-2830
Fax:
Website: www.americansforthearts.org
Contact Person: Mr. Michael Tyburczy, Human Resources Associate
Organization Description: Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading
nonprofit for advancing the Arts in America. With more than 45 years of service,
it is dedicated to representing and serving communities and creating
opportunities for Americans to participate in and appreciate all forms of the
arts.
Internship: Internships are available in a variety of areas. Please see their
website for specific descriptions.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $500-$1000
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 31
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and intern application
Additional Information:
Amnesty International USA
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
5th Floor
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-544-0200
Fax: 202-546-7142
Website: www.amnestyusa.org
Contact Person: Ms. Alison Collins, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: Amnesty International is a worldwide human rights
nonprofit organization that undertakes research and action focused on preventing
and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom
of conscience and expression and freedom from discrimination. The U.S. section
organizes and mobilizes members through a variety of programs to stop human
rights abuses and raise awareness of human rights issues.
Internship: Interns work in with one of several program areas located in the
Washington office. Legislative interns work with staff advocacy directors to
influence government policy. Media/public relations interns assist the
Communications Department in developing media interest in human rights stories.
Interns in the Campaigns area assist the staff in developing educational and
action materials that are distributed to groups nationwide. Co-groups are a
national network of volunteer activists who serve as country strategists. See
below
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: all majors accepted
Stipend:
Stipend Amount: commuting costs
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June 15
Spring: October 15
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample. (See website for
more information)
Additional Information:
Antarctica and Southern Oceans Coalition
1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW
3rd Floor
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-234-2480
Fax:
Website: www.asoc.org
Contact Person: Mr. Jim Barnes, Director
Organization Description: The project works to preserve Antarctica by monitoring
all activities to ensure minimal environmental impact, and consulting with key
users of Antarctica, including scientists, tourists, and governments. The
Association conducts legal and policy research and analysis, produces
educational materials and focuses the international and scientific community on
globally significant research. It is composed of 150 conservation groups in 44
nations.
Internship: Juniors or Seniors in good academic standing who have a strong
interest in either the environment or international relations are encouraged to
apply. Internships usually last 1 semester or a summer and are unpaid. Interns
are assigned to complete at least one major project, but also expected to assist
in running a small office. Interns will conduct research, help with
administrative duties, and write articles and reports. Requires ability to work
independently.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Environmental, International
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: All majors welcome
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Arab American Institute
1600 K Street, NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-429-2910
Fax: 202-429-9214
Website: www.arab-aai.org
Contact Person: Ms. Dianne Davidson, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Arab-American Institute was formed in 1985 to
represent Arab-American interests in government and politics. The Institute
serves as a clearing house for Arab-American participation in national, state
and local government and politics. It is also a forum for consensus positions on
pressing domestic and foreign policy matters.
Internship: Interns work on various projects and assignments for the government
relations, communications, and community relations departments. Interns must be
able to work at least six weeks for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter indicating dates available and
references.
Additional Information:
Asian American Justice Center
1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-296-2300
Fax: 202-296-2328
Website: www.advancingequality.com
Contact Person: Ms. Aimee Baldillo, Director of Programs
Organization Description: The AAJC is a non-profit, Non-partisan organization
headquartered in Washington, DC. It works to advance the legal and civil rights
of the Asian American community through public policy development, public
education, advocacy and litigation.
Internship: The AAJC offers unpaid internships throughout the year for students
interested in gaining practical experience. Interns research special projects,
work on press releases, attend Congressional hearings, and work with other civil
rights organizations to further the organization's goals.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.
Additional Information:
Association of America's Public Television Stations
666 ELeventh Street, nW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-887-1700
Fax:
Website: www.apts.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: APTS is a non-profit membership organization
established in 1980. APTS provides congressional, regulatory, and advocacy on
behalf of our nations' public television stations to secure continued
development of a strong financial sound public television system for the
American public
Internship: Interns engage in substantive research and writing primarily on
pending regulatory issues.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February
Application Materials: Letter, resume, writing sample and transcript
Additional Information: email: andrew@apts.org website:
http://www.apts.org/
Atlantic Council of the United States
1101 15th Street NW,
11th Floor
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-776-4954
Fax: 202-463-7241
Website: www.acus.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Atlantic Council of the United States is a
non-profit public policy center that promotes constructive leadership and
engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic
community in meeting the challenges of the 21st century.
Internship: The Council offers 10-15 volunteer positions each semester. Interns
Assist with Council projects, attend briefings and seminars and complete an
independent research project. Applicants should have some administrative skills.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: International Affairs
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript and references (two) and
a short writing sample.
Additional Information:
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
1101 15th Street NW
Suite 1212
Washington, DC
20005-5002
Phone: 202-467-5730
Fax: 202-223-0409
Website: www.bazelon.org
Contact Person: Ms. Tammy Seltzer, Director, Internship Program
Organization Description: Bazelon Center is the leading national legal advocate
for people with mental disabilities. They seek to protect adults and children
through civil rights litigation in such areas as housing, employment, juvenile
and criminal justice and community support.
Internship: Interns work closely with senior staff on a wide range of litigation
and public policy projects
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: October 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript and brief writing sample
Additional Information:
Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides
701 E Street SE
Suite 200
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-543-5450
Fax: 202-543-4791
Website: www.beyondpesticides.org
Contact Person: Mr Jophn Kepner, Projects Director
Organization Description: Beyond Pesticides/NCAMP is a non-profit grassroots
organization founded in 1981 and is dedicated to working with allies in leading
the transition to a world free of pesticides. The organization advocates for
strong policy to protect public health and the environment and carries out an
extensive program of public education on the toxic hazards of pesticides and the
availability of safe alternatives.
Internship: Interns will be required to do library research for newsletter
articles and other publications, deal with the public on general and specific
issues and, attend and report on meetings and hearings.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1,000 month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, writing sample, and references with cover letter
explaining background and pesticides-related interest.
Additional Information: Interns should have strong research, writing, and
communications skills as well as a desire to work with activists around the
country. In order for substantive work to be carried out, applicants should
anticipate a minimum of 3 days per week over a two month or longer period.
Academic credit is available.
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Legal Action Project
1225 Eye Street, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-289-7319
Fax: 202-898-0059
Website: www.gunlawsuits.org
Contact Person: Mr. Daniel R. Vice, Staff Attorney
Organization Description: The Brady Center is the leading national organization
to prevent gun violence. It litigates on behalf of individuals and cities in
cases where gun have been made, sold or used negligently.
Internship: Law Clerks provide legal research, writing and litigation assistance
to a staff of six attorneys.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $400/week summer-250 fall/spring.
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September
Spring: October
Summer: February
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample
Additional Information: $400/week summer, $250/week for fall and spring
British American Security Information Council
110 Maryland Avenue, NE
Suite 205
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-546-8055
Fax: 202-546-8056
Website: www.basicint.org
Contact Person: Chris Lindborg, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The British American Security Information Council is
dedicated to informing the public on issues of policy and security in the
post-Cold War world. With offices in London and Washington and contacts in most
NATO countries BASIC's role is to be in the forefront of emerging arms control
and disarmament issues.
Internship: Interns are actively involved in informing decision makers and the
public of these emerging security issues by expert briefings, press conferences
and publications. Interns monitor legislation, attend congressional hearings and
have the opportunity to work on substantive projects.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Computer, Journalism
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $350 per month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, 2 letters of recommendation,
writing sample and transcript.
Additional Information: website: www.basicint.org
Email: basicus@basicint,org
CHEJ-Center for Health, Enviornment & Justice
PO Box 6806
Falls Church, VA
22040
Phone: 703-237-2249
Fax:
Website: www.chej.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Center was formed in 1981 to meet the urgent need
of citizens groups across the country for support and technical assistance in
addressing environmental issues. CHEJ is different from other environmental
efforts in that our work focuses on environmental problems of blue collar
workers, farmers, low income families and people of color. Through organizing,
leadership development, research and technical assistance CHEJ seeks to empower
individuals to become part of the political process to protect health and our
natural environment.
Internship: Interns work on a variety of topics such as environmental racism,
children and toxics, nonprofit management, incineration and landfills, sludge
disposal and medical waste. Specific positions include Research in Science and
Policy, Toxicology, Journalism, Development, Membership Recruitment and General
Counsel's Office.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Journalism
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Travel expenses only
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter detailing interest, resume.
Additional Information: website: http://www.essential.org/cchw Email:
barbaras@essential.org
Campaign for America's Future
1825 K Street, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-955-5665
Fax:
Website: www.ourfuture.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Campaign for America's Future is a research and
action center promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for
Americans. Their studies and analysis, communications, advocacy and mobilization
campaigns advance a progressive perspective on a broad range of issues.
Internship: CAF welcomes interns year round. Interns work a minimum of 20 hours
per week and are paid $7.00 per hour.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $7.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Resume and Cover letter.
Additional Information:
Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
924 G. STREET
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-772-4300
Fax:
Website: www.Catholiccharitiesdc.org
Contact Person: Ms. Caitlin Brazill, Attorney
Organization Description: Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services Provides
legal services out of five offices in Washington and Maryland. The multi-lingual
staff of attorneys provide immigration legal services to clients from around the
world.
Internship: Law student interns work directly with attorneys on a wide range of
immigration law cases.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample.
Additional Information:
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusett Ave., NW
Washington, DC
20001-5403
Phone: 202-842-0200
Fax:
Website: www.cato.org/jobs/intern/index
Contact Person: Ms. Wendy Purnell, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Cato Institute seeks to broaden the parameters of
public policy debate to allow consideration of more options consistent with the
principals of limited government, individual liberty, and peace. The Institute
strives through an extensive publication program to involve the public in such
issues as the federal budget, Social Security, monetary policy, natural resource
policy, military spending, international trade and other issues.
Internship: Internships are for undergraduates and recent graduates with a
strong commitment to individual liberty, private property, free markets and
limited government. Interns perform as research assistants to Cato's policy
directors, assist with office administration, attended Cato events, and attend
weekly research seminars.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Apply on line at
www.cato.org/jobs/intern/application.html
Additional Information:
Center for National Policy
1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW-Suite 333
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-682-1800
Fax: 202-682-1818
Website: www.cnponline.org
Contact Person: Ms. Jill Shelly, Office Manger
Organization Description: The Center for National Policy is a non-profit,
Non-partisan, public policy organization dedicated to engaging our nation's
leaders with practical policy solutions to global security issues.
Internship: The Center offers full-time and part-time unpaid internships to
talented students. Interns provide organizational support and research and
logistical assistance to CNP Foreign and Domestic Policy Programs.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and 2-3 page writing sample. Email to
jshelly@cpnonline.org
Additional Information:
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
22 4th Street, NE
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-546-0795
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Ms. Katie Mounts, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Founded in 1980, the Center was established to educate
policymakers, the media and the public about weapons of mass destruction,
conventional arms sales, military spending and arms control alternatives. The
Center supports various research projects in the arms control arena
Internship: Internships are a mixture of substantive and administrative tasks
and include attending Congressional hearings, attending meetings of the arms
control community, researching pending legislation or maintaining the Center's
website.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other: International Affairs
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 500 month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: cover letter, resume, writing sample and references.
Additional Information:
Center for Clean Air Policy
750 First St. NE, Suite 940
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-624-7709
Fax: 202-508-3829
Website: www.ccap.org
Contact Person: Ms Alexandra Macki, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: In 1985, a group of governors formed the Center for
Clean Air Policy for the purpose of developing and promoting innovative policy
approaches to dominant state, federal, and international environmental and
energy problems. The Center's work is guided by the belief that sound energy and
environmental policy solutions will serve both economic and environmental
interests. Their work emphasizes the need for cost-effective, pragmatic, and
holistic long term solutions to energy and environmental problems that provide
win-win situations for all who are involved.
Internship: Interns participate in a variety of different research projects and
assist in office administration. The amount of research an intern participates
in depends on his or her background. The Center will work with students in order
to receive college credit. Internships usually follow a semester schedule.
Undergraduate internships are unpaid but selected graduate-level students may
receive a stipend.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Economics
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, writing sample.
Additional Information: Applications should be submitted in July for the fall
position, December for the spring, and April for the summer.
Center for Defense Information
1779 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-332-0600
Fax: 202-462-4559
Website: www.cdi.org
Contact Person: Ms. Whitney Parker, Communications Director/Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: CDI provides accurate and up to date information on
military and foreign policy matters for the public, the press, and the
government.
Internship: Interns serve mainly as research, administrative, and TV production
associates. Interns work on a full time basis. The Center's facilities permit an
average of 12 interns each year. Interns are responsible for their own living
arrangements.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Comm., Film
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1000 per month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Resume, transcript, cover letter, 2 letters of
recommendation, and writing sample.
Additional Information: Driver's License is required. More information is
located at http://www.cdi.org website:
www.cdi.org Email:
jlottman@cdi.org
Center for Democracy and Technology
1634 I Street, NW
Suite1100
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-637-9800
Fax: 202-637-0968
Website: www.cdt.org
Contact Person: Ms. Danielle Wiblemo, Office Administrator
Organization Description: CDT is a non-profit civil liberties organization
focused on the internet and other technologies and their impact on democracy
particularly as they affect civil liberties.
Internship: See their website for detailed internship information at
www.cdt.org. Internships run 10 full weeks during the summer.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Additional Information:
Center for Dispute Settlement
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-265-9572
Fax:
Website: www.cdsusa.org
Contact Person: Ms. Hannah Salomon, Program Manager
Organization Description: The Center for Dispute Settlement provides conflict
resolution and mediation training to schools, organizations and government
agencies.
Internship: Internships are offered on a case by case basis depending on the
student's area of interest and the needs of the organization.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Mediation
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Additional Information:
Center for Education Reform
4825 Bethesda Avenue
Suite 220
Bethesda, MD
20814
Phone: 301-986-8088
Fax: 301-986-1826
Website: www.edreform.com
Contact Person: Ms. Alison Consoletti, Director of Research
Organization Description: The Center for Education Reform is a national
non-profit advocacy organization which provides support to individuals and
groups working to bring fundamental reforms to their schools.
Internship: CER provides internships to those interested in supplementing their
academic coursework, those working in the policy field for academic credit, and
graduates who are exploring their options. Each intern learns the business of
the Center, provides information and guidance to callers, does research and
writes position papers, and provides general assistance in fulfilling the
mission of the organization.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Communications, Education
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $100/week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines: Fall: July 31 Spring: November 30 Summer: March 31
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Center for Food Safety
660 Pensylvania Avenue, SE
Suite 302
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-547-9359
Fax: 202-547-9429
Website: www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Contact Person: Mr. Joseph Mendelson, Legal Director
Organization Description: The Center for Food Safety is a nonprofit, public
interest and environmental advocacy organization working to address the impacts
of our industrial food production system on human health, animal welfare and the
environment. CFS works to achieve its goals through litigation, grassroots
campaigns public education and media outreach.
Internship: CFS is seeking highly motivated law clerks to work in a fast paced
environment on cutting edge genetic engineering and other food safety issues.
Interns attend hearings, agency meetings and press conferences as well as
perform legal research and writing.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $400 week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: February
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter explaining interest in food
safety issues.
Additional Information:
Center for Health, Environment and Justice
PO Box 6806
Falls Church, VA
22040-6806
Phone: 703-237-2249
Fax:
Website: www.chej.org
Contact Person: Ms. Sharon Franklin, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Center for Health, Environment and Justice is an
environmental advocacy and organizing organization.
Internship: Internships are offered in the following functional areas: Research
in Science and Policy, Toxicology, Journalism, Desk Top Publishing, Writing,
Membership and Grassroots Organizing.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Travel expenses-limited number
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: March
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume
Additional Information:
Center for International Environmental Law
1367 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-785-8700
Fax: 202-785-8701
Website: www.ciel.org
Contact Person: Ms. Lauren Baker, Program Associate
Organization Description: CIEL was founded in 1989 to bring the energy and
experience of the public interest environmental law movement to the critical
task of strengthening and developing international and comparative national law,
policy, and management throughout the world. CIEL provides a full range of
environmental legal services in both international and comparative national law,
including: policy research and publication, advice and advocacy, and education
and training.
Internship: CIEL offers summer internships for law students and semester long
clerkships. Programs involved include: Toxic Chemicals, Biological Diversity,
Trade and Sustainable Development, Human Rights and Environment, Climate Change
and International Financial Institutions.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Aspects of International Environmental Law
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, references.
Additional Information: Another contact person is Ms. Jennifer Federico
Center for International Free Expression
3815 Yuma Street, NW
Washington, DC
20016
Phone: 202-745-0300
Fax:
Website: www.cifex.org
Contact Person: Ms. Nina Kraut, Director
Organization Description: The Center provides organizations (domestic and
international), governments and individual with information regarding free
speech, freedom of the press and freedom of assembly.
Internship: Supervised internships involve research and writing on freedom of
expression issues.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: November
Summer: April
Application Materials: Email resume, cover letter and brief writing sample
nkraut@cifex.org.
Additional Information:
Center for International Policy
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 801
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-232-3317
Fax: 202-232-3440
Website: www.ciponline.org
Contact Person: Ms. Alex Sanchez, Intern Coordinator/Office Manager
Organization Description: The Center for International Policy was founded in
1975 to promote a U.S. foreign policy reflective of democratic values. Through
research, education and direct public advocacy CIP works to define and put into
practice a more sympathetic, farsighted and non-militaristic approach to the
developing world.
Internship: CIP offers up to six unpaid internship positions for students at the
post-secondary level. Interns contribute to all areas of the center's work and
participate in project related substantive work as well as administrative
duties.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: October
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and transcript. See website for more
information
Additional Information:
Center for Justice and International Law
1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 401
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-319-3000
Fax: 202-319-3019
Website: www.cejil.org
Contact Person: Ms. Daniela Montano, Office Manager
Organization Description: CEJIL is a non-governmental, non-profit organization
with consultative status before the OAS , the UN and observer status before the
African Commission of Human Rights.
Internship: By the end of a student's legal internship, an intern can expect to
possess hands on experience litigating cases before the Inter-American
Commission and a realistic understanding of the Inter-American human rights
protection system. Internships are available at the Center's offices in Costa
Rica, Brazil and Argentina as well as Washington.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Human Rights
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: November
Summer: February
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume and a writing sample in Spanish.
Additional Information:
Center for Law and Social Policy
1015 15th Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-906-8001
Fax: 202-842-2885
Website: www.clasp.org
Contact Person: Mr. Alan W. Houseman, Executive Director
Organization Description: CLASP is a public policy research and advocacy
organization located in Washington, DC. CLASP seeks to improve the economic
conditions of low- income families with children and to secure access for the
poor to our civil justice system. They do policy research, produce reports,
advocate before state and federal legislative and administrative bodies, and
provide support and extensive technical assistance.
Internship: CLASP hires two or more interns for the summer. They research and
assist in studies of one or more projects on child support enforcement, welfare
reform, workforce development, job creation, disconnected youth, child care and
early education, prisoner reentry, and reproductive health issues. In welfare
reform CLASP does not litigate or represent individual clients. They pay a
modest salary and encourage students to obtain partial funding from public
interest fellowships or similar sources.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $2800 month
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 31
Application Materials: resume, 2 references with addresses & phone nos., writing
sample.
Additional Information: email: ahouse@clasp.org
Center for Policy Alternatives
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 710
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-387-6030
Fax:
Website: www.stateaction.org
Contact Person: Ms. Maureen Campbell, State Action Network Manager
Organization Description: Founded in 1976, the Center for Policy Alternatives
(CPA) is the nations leading nonpartisan progressive public policy and
leadership development center serving state legislators, state policy
organizations, and state grassroots leaders. CPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization supported by foundations, unions, corporations and individuals.
Internship: Researching policy issues and key statistics of policy issues for
elected leaders and the media; planning meetings and conferences and fund
raising.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September
Spring: January
Summer: May
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Center for Responsive Politics
1101 14th Street, NW
Suite 1030
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-35400101
Fax:
Website: www.opensecrets.org
Contact Person: Ms. Julie Kinzer, Administrative Assistant
Organization Description: The Center for Responsive Politics is a non-profit
research group that specializes in the study of Congress and the role that money
plays in its elections and actions.
Internship: Internships are available year round. Internships are generally
available in the research, communications, or lobbying departments. See their
website for specific position descriptions.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1,000 month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Email resume and cover to
interns@crp.org
Additional Information:
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Suite 300
1875 Connecticut Avenue,NW
Washington, DC
20009-5728
Phone: 202-332-9110
Fax: 202-265-4954
Website: www.cspinet.org
Contact Person: Janet Caputo, Human Resource Director
Organization Description: CSPI works to evaluate the effects of science and
technology on society and to promote national policies responsive to consumers'
interests. CSPI focuses primarily on health and nutrition issues, disclosing
deceptive marketing practices, dangerous food additives or contaminants, and
flawed science propagated by profits. Findings are communicated in press
interviews and a variety of educational materials.
Internship: Interns work in a variety of areas at CSPI. Among the areas offered
in the current year are Nutrition and Public Policy, Nutrition Action
Healthletter, Legal Affairs, Alcohol and Public Policy, Food Safety, Marketing,
Fundraising, and Communications. Interns are available for undergraduates (in a
variety of academic majors), graduate students and law students.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: public health
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $7-$8.00 per hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, references and
transcript.
Additional Information:
Center for Strategic and International Studies
1800 K Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-887-0200
Fax: 202-775-3199
Website:
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: CSIS is a public policy research institute that
provides policymakers with a strategic perspective on issues relating to
international economics, politics, security, and business. The Center's
commitment is to serve the common interests and values of the US and other
countries around the world that support representative government and the rule
of law. CSIS emphasizes an integrated approach that is designed to overcome the
compartmentalization that all-too-often characterizes government decision
making.
Internship: Full and part-time internships are offered in the following areas:
International Communications, Business and Economic Policy, Domestic Issues,
Political-Military Affairs, and Regional Studies. Additional internships in the
Development, Library, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Publications and
Marketing, Human Resources, and the Finance Office and Computer Department.
Responsibilities are assigned by the project director but generally include
research and clerical duties.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Students must apply on line at
www.csis.org/about/jobs_interns/
Additional Information:
Center for Women Policy Studies
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 450
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-872-1770
Fax: 202-296-8962
Website: www.centerwomenpolicy.org
Contact Person: Dr. Leslie R. Wolfe, President
Organization Description: Multiethnic, feminist policy research and advocacy
organization. The Center's central premises are that: all issues affecting women
are interrelated; sex, race and class bias throughout society must be addressed;
and analyses of the status and needs of women must capture their diversity. The
Center's programs address: work/family diversity policies, access to higher
education for low income women, violence against women, trafficking of women and
girls and reproductive health.
Internship: Intern's duties include research, writing, administrative, and data
entry.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Primarily Graduate Students
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Additional Information: An academic background in Public Policy would be
appropriate for this intern program. The deadlines for applications are
flexible.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
820 First St. NE
Suite 510
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-408-1080
Fax: 202-408-1056
Website: www.cbpp.org
Contact Person: Ms. Sarah Farkas, Research Associate
Organization Description: The Center is a non-partisan research and policy
institute. Their work focuses on policies and programs that affect low and
moderate income families.
Internship: Internships are available throughout the year in all of the center's
program areas. These include Federal Legislation, Health Policy, Income Support
Policy, Budget and Tax Policy, state fiscal policy and state low-income
initiatives. Interns should have research, fact gathering, analytic, and comp
skills.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $7.50-8.25 per hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 6
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and application form
(available on website) and name of two references.
Additional Information: More internship information available at
www.cbpp.org/internship.html
Center on Conscience and War
1830 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-483-2220
Fax:
Website: www.centeronconscience.org
Contact Person: J.E. McNeil, Executive Director
Organization Description: The Center was founded in 1940 by a group of religious
organizations to defend and extend the rights of conscientious objectors. The
Center lobbies against the draft and war. It also staffs a GI Rights Hotline
informing servicepeople of their rights under military law.
Internship: Interns are trained to work the GI Rights Hotline and given
substantive assignments based on the needs of the organization. These may
include counseling on GI Rights, counter recruitment, lobbying and legal
research.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $210 month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and short essay on conscientious
objection to war.
Additional Information:
Central American Resource Center
1460 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-328-9799
Fax:
Website: www.carecendc.org
Contact Person: Ms. America Calderon, Program Manager
Organization Description: Carecendc is a community based organization that
provides legal, education, empowerment and other services to the Latino
community.
Internship: Internships are available in a number of areas including Citizenship
and ESL, Voter Registration, Community Education, Outreach, Immigration and
Housing.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 31
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Children's Defense Fund
25 E Street, NW
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-628-8787
Fax:
Website: www.childrensdefense.org
Contact Person: Mr. Jonathan Rybka, Internship Program
Organization Description: The Children's Defense Fund exists to provide a strong
and effective voice for all the children of America, who cannot vote, lobby, or
speak out for themselves. They pay particular attention to the needs of the
poor, minority , and disabled children. Their goal is to educate the nation
about the needs of children and encourage preventative investment in children
before they get sick, drop out of school, suffer family breakdown or get into
trouble. CDF is a private, nonprofit organization supported by foundations,
corporations, and individuals.
Internship: Internships exist in a variety of areas at CDF - including
development, intergovernmental relations, child care, child welfare, health,
juvenile law, media relations, etc.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Advocacy, Non-profit work.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:Social Work
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Write for application packet.
Additional Information: email: hpiper@childrensdefense.org
Children's Environmental Health Network
110 Maryland Avnue
Suite 505
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-543-4033
Fax:
Website: www.cehn.org
Contact Person: Ms. Noedu Witherspoon, Executive Director
Organization Description: The mission of the Children's Environmental Health
Network is to provide children with a biologically and chemically safe
environment.
Internship: Students have the opportunity to track environmental health
legislation, attend Capitol Hill Briefings, write white papers on children's
health issues and assist in organizing the environmental health community.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: Open
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Children's Law Center
901 15th Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-467-4900
Fax: 202-467-4949
Website: www.childrenslawcenter.org
Contact Person: Ms. Jennifer DiToro, Legal Director
Organization Description: The Children’s Law Center represents needy families
and children in the areas of abuse and neglect, adoption, custody, and special
education. CLC also provides training to attorneys, social workers and parents
and works to bring systematic reform in these areas.
Internship: Internships are offered for law and public policy students. Law
students work with staff attorneys on pending cases at the Center. Policy
students work in advocacy, legislative research and non-profit administration.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and references
Additional Information:
Citizens Against Government Waste
1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-467-5302
Fax: 202-467-4253
Website: www.cagw.org
Contact Person: Ms. Angela French, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: Citizens Against Government Waste is a non-profit
educational and advocacy organization which works to expose wasteful government
spending and to enact waste cutting legislation.
Internship: Internships are available year round on either a full or part-time
basis. Positions are available in research, media. grassroots, government
relations , membership, health and science policy. Students are expected to
write. They will not be filing.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: April 30
Application Materials: Students should forward resume, cover letter and writing
sample.
Additional Information:
Citizens for Global Solutions
418 7th Street, SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-546-3950
Fax:
Website: www.globalsolutions.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Citizens for Global Solutions works towards a future
in which nations of the world work together to abolish war, protect rights and
freedoms and solve problems facing humanity. They seek to educate Americans
about our global interdependence, communicate global concerns to public
officials and develop proposals to strengthen international institutions.
Internship: Substantive internships are offered to undergraduate and graduates in
a number of program areas. Interns attend coalition meetings, meet with
Congressional staff, research legislation, and work in membership development
and advocacy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $10 day
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample. Email to
internship@globalsolutions.org
Additional Information:
Clean Water Network
1200 New York Ave NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-289-2421
Fax:
Website: www.cwn.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Clean Water Network is a coalition of 1000+
environmental, recreational, farming and religious organizations across the
United States that are working to protect and restore waterways.
Internship: Each semester they offer one internship. This internship is usually
both a grassroots organizing and policy research. Some semesters stipends are
available.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Env. Science
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: January
Summer: May
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, 2-4 page writing sample.
Additional Information:
Climate Institute
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-547-0104
Fax: 202-547-0111
Website: www.climate.org
Contact Person: Mr. John Topping, President
Organization Description: The Climate Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which
serves as a bridge between policymakers and scientists around the world and is
dedicated to being the worlds foremost authority on climate change information,
science and responses.
Internship: Interns are given a substantial responsibility in project work. This
may involve contributing to the development of a project by drafting funding
proposals, compiling information needed for carrying out our programs, providing
support materials and providing good and sound counsel. Interns cover
congressional hearings on climate change and related issues and report on them;
Attend and report on climate change meetings and conferences held in the
Washington metropolitan area; some administrative work is required.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
1023 15th Street, NW
Suite 301
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-408-0061
Fax: 202-408-0062
Website: www.csgv.org
Contact Person: Mr. Ladd Everitt, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence pushes an
aggressive agenda to reduce firearm death and injury. CSGV is composed of 45
national organizations working to reduce gun violence. It utilizes legislative
advocacy, grassroots organization, political action and litigation in
furtherance of its goals.
Internship: Interns work in all areas of the organization's programs including
legislation, litigation, fundraising, research and outreach.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume and Cover letter
Additional Information:
Coastal States Organization
444 North Capitol Street NW
Suite 322
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-508-3860
Fax: 202-508-3342
Website: www.coastalstates.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Coastal States Organization is an association of 35
coastal states and territories to promote improved coastal and ocean management.
Internship: Interns provide the Executive Director and Counsel with summaries,
analysis and background on legislation, policies and programs. Internships are
for law or graduate students and are primarily project based and depend on the
needs of the organization.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Contact and provide resume and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
234 Ford Building
Washington, DC
20515
Phone: 202-225-1901
Fax: 202-226-4199
Website: www.csce.gov
Contact Person: Mr. Daniel Redfield, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: Established by Congress in 1976 as an independent
agency of the federal government, the Commission is comprised of members from
the House and Senate, and Representatives from the Departments of State, Defense
and Commerce. The Commission is mandated to monitor and encourage compliance
with the Helsinki Final Act and subsequent documents.
Internship: Part-time and full time internships are available. Internship Duties
include research on specific Helsinki Act issues, assisting in preparing
reports, attending hearings and assisting with publications.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: October
Summer: March
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Committee for Economic Development
200 L Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-296-5860
Fax:
Website: www.ced.org
Contact Person: Ms. Julie Kalisman, Research Associate
Organization Description: The Committee for Economic Development is a
non-partisan think tank working on domestic and international economic issues.
Internship: Internships are tailored to the student's interests and the
organization's needs. Interns work on research and writing on economic issues.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1,000
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript
Additional Information:
Community Action Partnership
1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-265-7546
Fax:
Website: www.communityactionpartnership.com
Contact Person: Ms. Jonna Levi, Employee and Membership manager
Organization Description: Community Action Partnership is the national
association of over 1,000 community action agencies throughout the nation.
Community Action is the largest poverty fighting network in the country.
Internship: Interns assist in updating member agencies on current policy issues
impacting their operations. Interns learn extensively about the factors that
cause poverty and the programs that address them.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Community for Creative Non-Violence
425 Second Street NW
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-393-1909
Fax: 202-783-3254
Website: www.erols.com/CCNV
Contact Person: Mr. Mark Raymond, Intern/Volunteer Coordinator
Organization Description: CCNV is a multi-service transitional shelter housing
over 1400 homeless residents.
Internship: CCNV is involved in the continuous recruitment of interns, both
nationally and internationally. Interns must be at least 19 years old and the
minimum internship time is 6 months for the regular program and 3 months for the
summer program. This is a non-paid internship.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X.
Other: CCNV gives a continuum of care which is inclusive of all programs,
policies, and research areas.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Request a Community Data Sheet and Application.
Additional Information: email: CCNV@erols.com
Competitive Enterprise Institute
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1250
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-331-0640
Fax: 202-331-0640
Website: www.cei.org
Contact Person: Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Competitive Enterprise Institute is a pro-market,
public policy group committed to advancing the principles of free enterprise and
limited government. CEI utilizes a five-point management approach to affecting
public policy: analysis, education, coalition building, advocacy and litigation.
Its purpose is to advance the free market agenda believing that limited
government and competition best serve the public interest.
Internship: Students are assigned to work with one or two policy analysts for
the duration of their internship. Interns have the opportunity to research on
important policy issues and are expected to have strong writing, research
editing skills. The cover letter should detail what the student wants to get out
of an internship at CEI.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $30 day
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and brief writing sample
Additional Information:
Computer and Communications Industry Association
666 11th Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-783-0070
Fax: 202-783-0534
Website: www.ccianet.org
Contact Person: Mr. Will Rodger, Director of Public Policy
Organization Description: CCIA's mission is to promote open competition in the
offering of computer and communications products and services worldwide.
Internship: In addition to general office duties intern's responsibilities would
include policy research, tracking of legislation, and membership correspondence.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $500 semester
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter
Additional Information: Other academic programs which would be appropriate for
their internship program include Telecommunications and Intellectual Property.
Concerned Women for America
1015 Fifteenth St., N.W.
Suite 1100
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-488-7000
Fax: 202-488-0806
Website: www.cwfa.org
Contact Person: Valerie Mosher, Assistant to the Executive Director
Organization Description: Concerned Women for America is the largest pro-family
women's organization in the country. The mission of CWA is to protect and
promote Biblical values among all citizens - first through prayer, then
education, and finally by influencing society - thereby reversing the decline in
moral values in the nation. CWA is for women and like-minded men, from all walks
of life, to come together and restore the family to its traditional purpose and
thereby allow each member of the family to realize their God-given potential and
be more responsible citizens.
Internship: The internship program allows interns to work in all aspects of the
organization from legislative issues, research and publications, radio
broadcasts and media relations.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $125 per week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Application.
Additional Information:
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd Street, NE
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-543-1771
Fax:
Website: www.chei.youth.org
Contact Person: Mr. Sergio Ritacco, Program Coordinator
Organization Description: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute was
established in 1978 to develop the next generation of Hispanic leaders.
Internship: The Institute offers a nine month Public Policy Fellowship Program
which provides for placement with Congressional Offices and public policy
organizations and students attend leadership seminars and perform a community
service project. Fellows must be graduating with a four year degree within one
year of applying for the program.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $2,600 month
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 31
Application Materials: Application, letters of recommendation, transcript and
essay. Application available on their website.
Additional Information:
Congressional Management Foundation
513 Capitol Court, NE
Suite 300
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-546-0100
Fax: 202-547-0936
Website: www.cmfweb.org
Contact Person: Ms Jennifer Ross, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides
management training, consulting, and books for Congress.
Internship: Internships combine substantive project work (often on a
publication) with administrative work.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Organizational Development
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, 3-5 page writing sample on any
subject. Applications for summer interns must be submitted by March 1.
Additional Information: Small office with seven full time staff members. Interns
are not unpaid clerks but a vital part of the team. Applicants accepted from all
fields. Generally expect a committment of eight weeks or more full time, but
will accept applicants with different schedules. No stipend but academic credit
for the experience is encouraged. www.cmfweb.org
Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
110 North Carolina Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-543-6950
Fax:
Website: www.sportsmenslink.org
Contact Person: Mr. Gary Kanta, Vice President of Policy
Organization Description: The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation serves as the
Sportsmen's link to Congress on issues impacting fish and wildlife.
Internship: Interns have the opportunity to learn about federal and state issues
impacting sportsmen and fish and wildlife.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $750 month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, 3 references, writing sample and
transcript.
Additional Information:
Consumer Electronics Association
2500 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
22201
Phone: 703-907-7415
Fax: 703-907-7056
Website: www.ce.org
Contact Person: Human Resources Manager
Organization Description: The Consumer Electronics Association is a trade
association representing manufacturers of electronics products. CEA represents
more than 1000 corporate members involved in the design, development,
manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and
landline communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory
products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels.
Internship:
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover. May be emailed to
ceajobs@ce.org
Additional Information:
Container Recycling Institute
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 800
Washigton, DC
20036
Phone: 202-797-6839
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Ms. Pat Fraulden, Director
Organization Description: The Container Recycling Institute serves as a clearing
house for information on deposit legislation and other packaging recovery
systems. They produce major reports, analyze and critque industry funded
reports, and disseminate information to grassroots activists, public interest
groups, the media and government agencies.
Internship: Interns assist in the preparation of research for reports and the
analysis of industry studies and publications. Interns also contribute articles
for the Institutes newsletter on policy issues.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: January
Summer: April
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and references.
Additional Information:
Council for a Livable World
322 4th Street, NE
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-543-4100
Fax: 202-543-6297
Website: www.clw.org
Contact Person: Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Council was founded in 1962 to combat the menace
of nuclear war. Later the Council extended their mission to include other
weapons of mass destruction. The Council advocates arms control legislation and
functions as the electoral arm of the peace movement. The Council provides
Congress with sophisticated technical and scientific information that helps them
make intelligent decisions about nuclear arms control, strategic weapons and
military budget issues.
Internship: Interns prepare a weekly tape-recorded hotline, attend weekly
coalition meetings and network in the arms control community, research and write
fact sheets published by the Council and the Council Education Fund, drop off
urgent information at Members' offices, and share administrative duties. One
intern works for the Council for a Livable World, and one intern works on the
two projects of for a Livable World Education Fund. This fund consists of the
Project on Peacekeeping and the UN, and the Conventional Arms Transfers Project.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1000 semester
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: December
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, brief writing sample, 2 or more
references.
Additional Information:
Council for the National Interest Foundation
1250 4th Street, SW
Suite WG-1
Washington, DC
20024
Phone: 202-863-2951
Fax:
Website: www.cnionline.org
Contact Person: Ms. Mary Beth Yttrup, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: CNI advocates a balanced policy towards the Middle
East and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Internship: Interns work on research and writing projects related to the Middle
East. They also attend workshops and seminars and have the chance to focus on
one topic over the course of the semester.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter indicating an interest in the
Middle East. Email to marybeth@cnionline.org
Additional Information:
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-223-4975
Fax:
Website: www.coha.org
Contact Person: Mr. Larry Birns, Director
Organization Description: COHA is a medium sized think tank dedicated to
monitoring U.S. foreign policy and regional economic and political questions in
Latin America and Canada .
Internship: Interns are primarily used to research, write and edit for the
Council's publications as well as perform policy review and publish their
findings in a variety of media.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: On line application, Writing sample, Two recommendations
Additional Information:
DC Action for Children
1616 P Street, NW Suite 420
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-234-9404
Fax:
Website: www.dckids.org
Contact Person: Ms. Angela Jones Hackley, Executive Director
Organization Description: DC Action for Children is DC's only non-profit,
multi-issue, advocacy organization dedicated to children and youth.
Internship: Internships are tailored to the interests and needs of the student.
Policy internships may include public education policy, child welfare policy and
advocacy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter detailing interests.
Additional Information:
DC Prisoners' Legal Services Project
11 Dupont Circle
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-319-1000
Fax: 202-319-1010
Website: www.washlaw.org
Contact Person: Ms Ivy Lange, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Civil legal services for prisoners. Their emphasis is
on conditions of access to health services and alternatives to incarceration.
Internship: 2-3 interns each semester and summer.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: April
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume.
Additional Information: email: dcprisonerhelp@rcn.com
Defenders of Wildlife
1130 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-682-9400
Fax:
Website: www.defenders.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection
of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our
efforts on extinction of species and habitat alteration and destruction.
Defenders employ education, litigation and advocacy to defend wildlife and its
habitat.
Internship: Defenders of Wildlife offers internships in its Habitat
Conservation, Species Conservation and Legal Divisions. Internships are designed
to provide a range of administrative and programmatic experiences on
conservation issue of national significance.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Additional Information:
Democratic Leadership Council/Progressive Policy Institute
600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-546-0007
Fax: 202-544-5002
Website: www.ndol.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The DLC is an idea center, catalyst, and national
voice for a reform movement that is reshaping American politics by moving it
beyond the old left- right debate. The mission of PPI is to define and promote a
new progressive politics for America in the 21st century.
Internship: The purpose of DLC's intern program is to provide interns at all
stages of their education and with varying interests a well rounded, challenging
experience in politics and public policy. Interns work directly with editors
performing research, supporting writers and functioning as an editorial
assistant.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, 2-4 page writing sample for policy
internships. Visit their web page to apply on line.
Additional Information:
Democratic National Committee
430 South Capitol Street SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-863-8000
Fax: 202-488-5078
Website:
Contact Person: Ms. Jacqueline Williams, Internship Program
Organization Description: DNC plans the party's quadrennial presidential
nominating convention; promoted the election of forty candidates with technical
and financial support. They also work with national, state, and local party
organizations, elected officials, candidates, and constituencies to respond to
the needs and views of the Democratic electorate and the nation.
Internship: Internship program is designed to challenge and reward a select
number of students from across the nation. Interns work in various departments
of the DNC. Participating departments have designed programs that use the
intern's skills.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Political Science, Business
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, letters of
recommendation and application on website.
Additional Information:
District of Columbia Courts
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-879-2887
Fax:
Website: www.dccourts.gov
Contact Person: Fetneh Fleischmann, Intern/Volunteer Coordinator
Organization Description: The District of Columbia Courts consist of the
Superior Court and the Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals reviews decisions
of the Superior Court and District of Columbia administrative Agencies. The
Superior Court handles all local trial court matters, civil and criminal.
Internship: Tje DC Court's Internship program offers students interested in law,
management and social services an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the
field of judicial administration. The program attempts to place students in
their desired area where they gain hands on experience in one of the nation's
largest courthouses.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, references, writing sample and
application.
Additional Information:
EMILY's List
1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-326-1400
Fax: 202-326-1415
Website: www.emilyslist.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: EMILY's List is a fundraising organization for
Pro-Choice Democratic Women running for the House, Senate or for Governor.
EMILY's List is an acronym for "Early Money is Like Yeast" because it makes the
dough or campaign contributions, rise. It is a full service political
organization.
Internship: EMILY's List offers internships in the following areas: Political,
Communications, Development and Research.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $500/month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 7
Spring: December 4
Summer: April 3
Application Materials: Application, resume, and personal statement stating why
you want to intern at EMILY's List. Application on line.
Additional Information: Your personal statement should also indicate what you
hope to learn from this internship.
Earth Rights International
1612 K Street, NW
Suite 401
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-466-5188
Fax: 202-466-5189
Website: www.earthrights.org
Contact Person: Ms. Marie Soveroski, Managing Director
Organization Description: Earthrights is an international environmental
organization focusing protection of the environment and human rights
particularly where those rights conflict with resource exploitation.
Internship: Most internships are for law students who work during the summer on
legal research projects. Undergraduates may however work on policy and
administrative assignments.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Non-profit management
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Additional Information:
Earth Share
7735 Old Georgetown Road
Suite 900
Bethesda, MD
20814
Phone: 202-537-7100
Fax:
Website: www.earthshare.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: Earth Share represents forty-three national
conservation and environmental organizations in an effort to raise funds for
organizations work to preserve the environment. The specific focus is to
encourage employers to permit workplace payroll deductions for contributions to
environmental organizations.
Internship: Interns would attend charitable campaign fairs and speak with
employers as well as other fund raising related tasks. Interns should have an
interest in non-profit management, the environment, and fund raising.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Non-profit management and fund raising.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring:
Summer: June 1
Application Materials: Students should submit resume and cover letter explaining
their interests.
Additional Information: Their toll free number is 800-875-3863. website:
www.earthshare.org
Earthjustice
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 702
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-667-4500
Fax:
Website: www.earthjustice.org
Contact Person: Law Clerk Coordinator
Organization Description: Earthjustice is the nation's premier non-profit
environmental law firm. Earthjustice engages in an active program of
environmental litigation and regulatory comment on issues impacting the
environment.
Internship: Interns work closely with attorneys, performing research and writing
memoranda for pending cases and assisting with drafting legal briefs and
regulatory comments.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: January
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, transcript,
references.
Additional Information:
Electronic Industries Alliance
2500 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA
22201
Phone: 703-907-7596
Fax: 703-907-7966
Website: www.eia.org or
www.ce.org
Contact Person: Ms. Maryanne McBride, Manager of Employee Development &
Recruitment
Organization Description: The Electronics Industries Alliance is an alliance of
electronics trade associations.
Internship:
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Not available.
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: / /
Spring: / /
Summer: Early
Application Materials: Contact Maryanne McBride at above address or email:
mmcbride@eia.org
Additional Information:
Environmental Defense Fund
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-387-3500
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Ms. Maxine Adams, HR & Intern Administrator
Organization Description: EDF was founded in 1967 by scientists concerned about
the effects of DDT on the environment. EDF seeks to use an innovative mix of
scientist, economists and attorneys to devise practical, economically
sustainable solutions to environmental problems. EDF has major programs focusing
on Transportation, Air Quality, Water Resources, Toxic Chemicals, Solid Waste,
and Wildlife Habitats.
Internship: Interns work with environmental professionals in all program areas.
Interns must be at the graduate level and play an active role in developing
environmental policy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: January 30
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample. See website for
specific positions.
Additional Information:
Environmental Law Institute
2000 L Street, NW
Suite 620
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-939-3800
Fax: 202-939-3868
Website: www.eli.org
Contact Person: Legal Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Environmental Law Institute advances environmental
protection by improving law, policy, and management. ELI researches pressing
problems, educates professionals and citizens about the nature of these issues,
and convenes all sectors in forging effective solutions.
Internship: Interns conduct library and internet research, assist with
preparation for environmental training courses, conduct telephone interviews,
attend and report on outside events, review and summarize scholarly material,
and perform various administrative tasks. There are positions for Research
Interns and Legal Interns.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Preparing for and attending courses on environmental law
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other: Environmental Scienc
Stipend:
Stipend Amount: Small transportation stipend
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume with overall GPA, 3-5 page
analytical writing sample and application. (on website)
Additional Information: website: www.eli.org
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
122 C Street NW
Suite 630
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-662-1892
Fax: 202-628-1400
Website: www.eesi.org
Contact Person: Ms. Deidre Nicholson, Executive Assistant
Organization Description: EESI is a non-profit organization established by
Congressional leaders and dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable
societies. EESI believes meeting this goal requires transitions to social and
economic patterns that sustain people, the environment and the natural resources
upon which present and future generations depend. EESI produces credible, timely
information and innovative public policy initiatives that lead to these
transitions. These products are developed and promoted through action-oriented
briefings, workshop, analysis, publications, task forces, and working groups.
Internship: Interns do the following: Attend hearings and other Congressional
meetings and report on proceedings to staff; Share responsibility with staff for
administrative work; Compile information for Institute reports, publications,
and projects; work on projects related to the work of the particular program.
Interns have the opportunity to work with the following programs: Agriculture
and Energy, Energy and Climate. Sustainable Communities, Communications and
Development.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, 2-3 page writing sample, the
programs you wish to work with in order of preference.
Additional Information:
Equal Rights Center
11 DUpont Circle, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-234-3062
Fax:
Website: www.equalrightscenter.org
Contact Person: Pooja BArishi, Project Assistant
Organization Description: The Equal Rights Center is a non-profit civil rights
organization dedicated to identifying, challenging and eliminating
discrimination in housing, employment, accommodations and education through
education, research, testing, counseling, enforcement and advocacy,
Internship: Interns assist staff with various project including conducting
complaint intake, test coordination, and research. Interns also participate in
community outreach and education.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $150 week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Early August
Spring: November
Summer: Early March
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Families U.S. A.
1201 New York Avenue
SUite 1100
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-628-3030
Fax: 202-347-2417
Website: www.familiesusa.org
Contact Person: Ms. Melissa Rosenblatt, Internship and Fellowship Program
Director
Organization Description: Families USA is the national health care consumer
group fighting for affordable health and long term care.
Internship: Internships are available in the areas of health policy, media, and
website. Media interns work with national and state print and broadcast media on
health care stories and assist with press conferences. Publications interns
provide copy editing support. Health policy interns conduct primary and
secondary research and assist in the writing for publications. Web interns
assist with web design and publishing publications on the organization's website.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $7.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Email cover letter resume, 3-5 page writing sample and 3
references to internship@familiesusa.org
Additional Information:
Farm Animal Reform Movement
10101 Ashburton Lane
Bethesda, MD
20817
Phone: 301-530-1737
Fax:
Website: www.farmusa.org
Contact Person: Staffing
Organization Description: FARM is a public interest organization advocating
plant-based eating to benefit public health, environmental quality, and animal
well-being. They are part of the vegetarian and animal rights movements.
Internship: Internships require that the candidate stay between 4 weeks and 2
months. Interns learn different aspects of public interest advocacy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Grassroots campaign organizing
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $100/wk and R & B
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Letter of interest including applicable experience and
resume'. Email to staffing@farmusa.org
Additional Information: Stipend also includes room and board.
Federal Public Defender
625 Indiana Avenue, NW
Suite 550
Washington, DC
20004
Phone: 202-208-7500
Fax: 202-208-7515
Website: www.dcfpd.org
Contact Person: Dani Jahn, Assistant Public Defender
Organization Description: Agency responsible for representing indigent
defendants charged with federal offenses.
Internship: Internship program for law students on a voluntary basis during the
school year and summer.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other: Assist attorneys with trial preparation, factual investigation, client
and witness interviews and document analysis.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: February
Application Materials: We request students furnish resume, cover letter and
writing sample.
Additional Information: Email address: dani_john@fd.org
Federation for American Immigration Reform
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-328-7004
Fax:
Website: www.fairus.org
Contact Person: Ms. Ashley Hutto, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)
is a national non-profit, non-partisan membership association working to stop
illegal immigration and to reduce most legal immigration to a level consistent
with the national interest. (about 300,000/year)
Internship: FAIR's internships are highly responsible full-time positions which
require top level research, analytical and communications skills. Students are
exposed to a wide range of activities including policy research, lobbying and
advocacy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Political Science
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $10.00 per hour (varies)
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1.
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Students should submit resume, cover letter , 3-5 page
writing sample, and 2 references.
Additional Information: email: jobs@fairus.org website:
www.fairus.org Email:
fair@fairus.org
Feminist Majority Foundation
1600 Wilson Blvd
Suite 801
Arlington, VA
22209
Phone: 703-522-2214
Fax: 703-522-2219
Website: www.feminist.org
Contact Person: Ms Kate Nelson, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Feminist Majority is a national nonprofit women's
rights organization working to empower women in all sectors of society, both
nationally and globally.
Internship: Interns work on a variety of projects including: researching women's
issues, public policy advocacy, organizing events and demonstrations. Each
internship is tailored to meet the needs of the individual student and these
students are encouraged to choose projects that best match their interests.
Their internship is best suited for undergraduates. All majors are encouraged to
apply. Applications are accepted on a rotating basis.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 30
Spring: November 15
Summer: April 15
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Additional Information: All majors are encouraged to apply. A number of interns
have received grants or financial aid from their schools to participate in this
intern program. Internships run a minimum of 2 months and are available year
round. The deadline is rolling.
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
1212 New York Ave. NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC
20005
Phone:
Fax: 202-776-0110
Website: www.fightcrime.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a bipartisan,
non-profit child advocacy and crime-prevention organization led by more than
2000 police chiefs, sheriffs prosecutors and victims of violence. It's mission
is to help the public and policy makers understand that our most powerful
weapons against crime are the investment that help kids get the right start.
Internship: Internships are available in policy, research, and media. Interns
receive a well-rounded experience and get to how all aspects of a nonprofit
operate. Please see www.fightcrime.org for more details.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, Brief Writing Sample and
application form on website.
Additional Information:
Foundation on Economic Trends
4520 East West Highway
Suite 600
Bethesda, MD
20814
Phone:
Fax:
Website: www.foet.org
Contact Person: Ms. Lisa Friedberg, Research Director
Organization Description: The Foundation on Economic Trends is a non-profit
501(c) organization whose mission is to examine emerging trends in science and
technology and their impact on the economy, the environment and society.
Internship: Interns work directly with the President and other staff members in
researching public policy initiatives, editing print materials, managing data
bases and communicating with constituencies.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Additional Information:
Friends of the Earth
1717 Massachusetts Avenue
Suite 600
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-783-7400
Fax: 202-783-0444
Website: www.foe.org
Contact Person: Ms. Lisa Matthes, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: FOE-US is a dynamic environmental advocacy
organization and a member of Friends of the Earth-International, which is
comprised of affiliates in 70 countries. FOE-US is dedicated to protecting the
planet from environmental disaster, preserving biological, cultural and ethnic
diversity, and empowering citizens to have an effective voice in decisions
affecting their environment and their lives.
Internship: Friends of the Earth offers several internship programs including
Grassroots Organizing Interns, Program Interns, Economics for the Earth Interns,
and Transportation Policy Interns. Each intern works closely with the project
director writing researching, lobbying, and providing administrative support.
Interns must work 3 days per week for 3-6 months.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample, 3 Reference
contacts. See website
Additional Information:
Global Rights
1200 18th Street, NW
Suite 602
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-822-4600
Fax:
Website: www.globalrights.org
Contact Person: Ms. Mitzi Bowen, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Global Rights is a human rights advocacy group that
partners with organizations around the world to build capacity for challenging
injustice. With offices and staff around the world their programs assist local
activists to have a voice in policy discussions, legal forums and in the actions
of the international human rights community.
Internship: Global rights offers internships for law students on a year round
basis.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Government Accountability Project
1612 K Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-408-0034
Fax: 202-408-9855
Website:
Contact Person: Mr. Dylan Blaylock, Communications Director
Organization Description: Private, non-profit, public interest organization that
provides legal representation and advocacy assistance to whistleblowers.
Internship: GAP provides a unique opportunity for meaningful intern
participation.. An intern's level of responsibility for a project is defined by
his or her own goals, abilities and commitment rather than by any predetermined
hierarchy. GAP relies on interns as an important part of its substantive staff.
Law students have the opportunity to perform research, as well as participate in
case strategy, litigation, appellate advocacy, and media and legislative
relations.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X.
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $225 wk-law student
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample.
Additional Information: GAP offers undergraduate students in a wide variety or
majors the opportunity for an internship in which they can make a meaningful
contribution by participating in GAP's substantive work. Undergrads are
integrated into all aspects of GAP's work.
Green Seal
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 827
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-872-6400
Fax:
Website: www.greenseal.org
Contact Person: Director Marketing and Outreach
Organization Description: Green Seal is a national, non-profit environmental
organization. It works to protect the environment by identifying and promoting
"green" products and practices. They set standards for products that cause
significantly less harm to the environment than similar products and work with
institutional consumers to encourage the purchase of these products.
Internship: Green Seal seeks interns to identify and develop potential corporate
partners to market products identified as being environmentally friendly.
Interns work actively to market these products and to communicate our efforts to
our members. Interns also research the impact of particular products on the
environment by contacting environmental organizations, industry associations and
government agencies.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information:
HALT, Inc.
1612 K Street NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-887-8255
Fax: 202-887-9699
Website: http://www.halt.org
Contact Person: Ms Suzanne Blonder, Associate Counsel
Organization Description: HALT is a non-partisan public interest group dedicated
to reforming America's civil legal system. HALT has over 5,000 members, who
represent a nationwide cross-section of ages, political affiliations,
occupations, and income levels. Their common interest is in HALT's efforts to
help the average person become a better informed consumer of legal services.
They also want to enable people to make intelligent choices about resolving
cases out of court.
Internship: Interns are involved in all aspects of the work and use a variety of
skills. They usually choose a large project to work on and one or two smaller
projects. In the past interns have written articles, book reviews, and opinion
pieces for the newsletter, attended Congressional hearings, conducted national
surveys, provided research, written press releases and public service
announcements, general counsel work, and grant writing.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $75 per month Fulltime
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, non-legal writing sample.
Additional Information: When sending your cover letter please state how many
hours you can commit (minimum of 16) , for how long, whether you want school
credit, and a brief explanation of your interest in HALT. Website:
http://www.halt.org Email:
halt@halt.org
Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options
2600 Virginia Avenue, NW
Suite 408
Washington, DC
20037
Phone: 202-625-6777
Fax:
Website: www.hcreo.org
Contact Person: Ms. Anna Guarnera, Membership and Communications Coordinator
Organization Description: The Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational
Options works to address the crisis in Latino Education by empowering Latino
families with parental choice in education.
Internship: Internships with HCREO provide students with an experience in
communications, outreach, mass media and the opportunity to develop an
understanding of current K-12 education reform issues.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other: Education/Education Policy
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1,250 semester
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, references and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Hudson Institute
1015 15th Street NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-974-2400
Fax: 202-974-2410
Website: www.hudson.org
Contact Person: Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Hudson Institute is a public policy institute
which focuses on foreign affairs, defense and economic public policy issues.
Researchers at the institute write books and articles on these issues.
Internship: Intern assist researchers in performing policy research, writing
summaries of books and articles and attending seminars on policy issues.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: May
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Additional Information:
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-628-4160
Fax:
Website: www.hrc.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Human Rights Campaign is the nation's largest
lesbian and gay political organization. HRC lobbies Congress on gay, lesbian,
and AIDS issues, educates the public, participates in election campaigns,
organized volunteers, and provides expertise at the street and local level.
Internship: HRC's Academic Internship Program is designed to offer interns the
ultimate "Washington experience". Through a semester of practical work
experience their goal is to equip interns with the skills needed for future
leadership.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other: Comm, Adm, Special Projects
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter. Email to
intern@hrc.org. See
website for more information
Additional Information:
Immigration and Refugee Services of America
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 701
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-347-3507
Fax: 202-347-3418
Website: www.refugees.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: IRSA's mission is to address the needs and rights of
persons in forced or voluntary migration by advancing fair and humane public
policy, providing direct professional services, and promoting the full
participation of migrants in community life.
Internship: IRSA offers an internship in the government relations area. Interns
draft correspondence, provide written summaries of bills and regulations, attend
Congressional hearings, and research legal issues related to migration.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Communications/Media and Development/Fundraising
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample and References.
Additional Information: Web Site: www.refugees.org and
www.refugeesusa.org
Indian Law Resource Center
601 E Street, SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-547-2800
Fax:
Website: www.indianlaw.org
Contact Person: Ms. Shayda Naficy, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Indian Law Resource Center is a non-profit law and
advocacy organization established and directed by American Indians. They provide
legal assistance to Indian and Alaska Native nations who are working to protect
their land, resources, human rights, environment and cultural heritage. Their
principal goal is the preservation and security of Indian and other Native
nations and tribes. Founded in 1978 the Center provides assistance to tribes and
other indigenous peoples in the United States and in Central and South America.
Internship: The Helena, MT and Washington DC offices employ one or two
self-financed law student interns for legal research and support work on
domestic and international cases involving Indian rights.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Letter of interest, resume, writing sample and intern
application. (Available on web site)
Additional Information:
Institute for Defense Analysis
4840 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA
22311
Phone: 703-845-2174
Fax:
Website: www.ida.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Institute is a federally funded, non-profit
research and development center focusing on defense issues.
Internship: Graduate level internships are available for 12 weeks during the
summer assisting researchers on Department of Defense tasks.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $15.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Additional Information:
Institute for Educational Leadership
Policy Exchange
4455 Connecticut Avenue
Suite 310
Washington, DC
20008
Phone: 202-822-8405
Fax: 202-872-4050
Website: www.policyexchange.iel.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Institute for Educational Leadership, Policy
Exchange is a non-profit organization that works to improve policies and
outcomes for children and families through seminars and publications for senior
staff in Congress and the administration.
Internship: The Policy Exchange recruits interns year round to help with
seminars, publications, and other activities. Interns must work a minimum of two
consecutive months and three full days per week. They encourage interns to work
full time. Although the internship is unpaid there is a small travel stipend.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Event planning, publications, web page maintenance
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Education
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $50/month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter indicating interests and availability,
resume, writing sample, and 2 references (academic & professional).
Additional Information: website:
www.policyexchange.iel.org
Institute for Higher Education Policy
1320 19th Street, NW
Siite 400
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-861-8223
Fax:
Website: www.ihep.org
Contact Person: Ms. Melissa DelRios, Program Manager
Organization Description: The Institute for Higher Education Policy is a
non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering access to and
success in higher education through policy research and other activities that
influence the policy making process.
Internship: The Institute offers a research internship focused on data collection
and analysis and writing. Intern should have some experience in quantitative
research and educational policy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Gradutae Education Students
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $2,500 semester
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample
Additional Information:
Institute for Humane Studies
Koch Summer Fellow Program
3401 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 440
Arlington, VA
22201-4432
Phone: 703-993-4880
Fax: 703-993-4890
Website: www.TheIHS.org
Contact Person: Mr. Scott Barton, Director
Organization Description: The Institute for Humane Studies, founded in 1961, is
a unique organization that assists undergraduate and graduate students who have
a special interest in liberty. Each year IHS awards over $400,000 in
scholarships to students from universities around the world. IHS also sponsors
the attendance of hundreds of students in its summer seminars and conducts a
number of other programs for students.
Internship: Students are placed in eight week internships with policy
organizations following a week long introductory seminar on market-based public
policy and policy analysis. Students research and write for their assigned
institutions on policy issues, participate in a program of lectures, and career
development workshops.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Recent graduates
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1,500 plus housing
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February 15
Application Materials: Contact the above for application forms.
Additional Information:
Institute for Justice
901 N. Glebe Road
Suite 900
Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703-682-9321
Fax:
Website: www.ij.org
Contact Person: Law Clerk/Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Institute for Justice is a non-profit, public
interest law firm. Through strategic litigation, training, communications, and
outreach the Institute advances the rule of law under which individuals can
control their destinies as free and responsible members of society. The
Institute litigates to secure economic liberty, school choice, private property
rights, freedom of speech and other vital individual liberties.
Internship: Law students who clerk for the Institute principally perform legal
research and compile materials for Institute cases. Clerks generally have the
opportunity to research and put together potential cases, write affidavits, and
contribute to legal briefs. Undergraduates who intern for the Institute
generally perform non-legal research for the Institute.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Limited
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December 1
Summer: February
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
927 15th Street, NW
4th Floor
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-898-1610
Fax: 202-322-0463
Website: www.ilsr.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: ILSR is a non-profit research and educational
organization that works with government agencies, community groups, and
businesses to promote environmentally and economically sustainable communities.
Internship: Internships are offered in the areas of recycling, environmental
research and communications.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Institute for Policy Studies
1112 16th Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC
20005-2112
Phone: 202-234-9382
Fax: 202-387-7915
Website: www.ips-dc.org
Contact Person: Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: Progressive public policy research organization.
Internship: Wide variety of issues and programs available to interns including
Bring Pinochet to Justice Project, Global Economy Project, Middle East Project,
and the United Nations Project. Check their website for a list of current
projects seeking interns.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, brief writing sample (no more than 5 pages),
application form from IPS. See website for more information.
Additional Information:
International Campaign for Tibet
1825 Jefferson Place, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-580-6777
Fax:
Website: www.savetibet.org
Contact Person: Mr. Chris Fletcher, Program Associate
Organization Description: The International Campaign for Tibet is an
international human rights organization that works to promote human rights and
democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet.
Internship: Interns gain hands on experience working in the advocacy department.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $800 month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: November 15
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample. See website for
more information.
Additional Information:
International Law Institute
1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Washington, DC
20007
Phone: 202-247-6006
Fax: 202-247-6010
Website: www.ili.org
Contact Person: , Director of Human Resources
Organization Description: ILI is an independent, non profit organization founded
at Georgetown University in 1955. The ILI offers training seminars in
negotiation and development policy for professionals from developing countries.
Over 8,000 bankers, lawyers, and government officials from hundreds of countries
have attended ILI courses. The ILI is also involved in publishing and research.
Internship: Interns assist in coordination of ILI courses, recruitment of
international participants, research and development of new curricula. ILI would
like for interns to have an interest in international legal and economic issues,
a desire to work with people from developing countries, and computer and
research skills. A working knowledge of a second language would be helpful.
Minimum of 20 hours per week is expected.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Marketing, Development of Training programs, dealing with
economic/development policy.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other: polisci/gov't related
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: 1 month prior
Spring: 1 month prior
Summer: 1 month prior
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information: Email: abell@ili.org
Latino Economic Development Corporation
2316 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-588-5102
Fax:
Website: www.ledcdc.oorg
Contact Person: Ms. Annie Lord, Director of Development
Organization Description: The Latino Economic Development Corporation exists to
economically empower Washington area Latinos and other under served individuals
and improve the wealth building capacity of low and moderate income individuals.
Internship: Internship opportunities exist in fund raising, business
development, facade improvement, and affordable housing preservation programs.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and references.
Additional Information:
Land Trust Alliance
1319 F Street NW
Suite 501
Washington, DC
20004-1106
Phone: 202-638-4725
Fax:
Website: www.lta.org
Contact Person: Mr. Russell Shay, Director of Public Policy
Organization Description: Association of the 1100 land trusts in the country.
These are private conservation groups that protect land and open space.
Internship: Interns can work with several programs, including policy, or
exclusively with policy. Duties include attending hearings, writing analysis,
and assisting in grassroots lobbying.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, writing sample, cover letter including reason for
pursuing an internship at LTA.
Additional Information: Other academic backgrounds that would be appropriate for
these internships are planning, and a generalist with excellent writing skills.
Lawyers'
Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
1401 New York Avenue NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-662-8600
Fax: 202-783-0857
Website: www.lawyerscommittee.org
Contact Person: Ms Trica Jefferson, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Lawyers' Committee is a nonpartisan, nonprofit
organization that was formed at the request of President Kennedy to involve
private bar in the provision of legal services to victims of racial
discrimination. Their mission is to secure equal justice under the law. To this
end, they conduct litigation in broad areas of civil rights law including fair
housing, education desegregation, employment discrimination, voting rights, and
environmental justice. The committee also testifies before Congress and engages
in public policy advocacy.
Internship: Law, graduate and undergraduate students work as interns in a
specific project area. Most law students draft legal documents, write research
memoranda, and conduct factual investigation in ongoing litigation. Interns work
for a minimum of 40 hours a week for at least 12 weeks during the summer and a
minimum of 10-15 hours during the fall and spring semesters. Interns must work
on civil rights issues. In addition the applicant must conduct desperately
needed investigation work on new challenges to discriminatory policies and
practices.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume and Writing Sample.
Additional Information: Another contact person for internships is Todd Cox.
Interns interested in a particular project area should so indicate. Each year
the Lawyers' Committee participated in dozens of cases throughout the United
States, although the bulk of their work is conducted in the South.
League of Conservation Voters
1920 L Street NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-185-8683
Fax: 202-835-0491
Website: www.lcv.org
Contact Person: Mr. Nat Mund, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: LCV is the bipartisan political arm of the
environmental movement. They engage in electoral politics for the purpose of
electing pro-environmental candidates to Congress.
Internship: LCV's interns are involved in a six month paid program. Internships
offered include Political Action, Communications, and Grassroots. Interns in the
grassroots program will help launch the league's new field program, develop
grassroots organizing materials, and oversee the operations of the League's
field network. Political Action interns will research congressional voting
records and study and report on congressional candidates. Communication interns
will research stories for reporters and maintain contact, draft press releases
and implement media press releases.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1100 per month.
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Summer
Spring: Fall
Summer: Early Spring
Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, short writing sample.
Additional Information: Interns have personal contact with the leaders of the
environmental community in Washington and across the country.
www.lcv.org
Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
1331 Hth Street NW
Suite 350
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-628-1161
Fax:
Website: www.legalaiddc.org
Contact Person: Ms. Jodi Feldman, Intern Program Coordinator
Organization Description: The Legal Aid Society provides free legal assistance
for indigent clients with civil matters in the areas of family (child custody
and support and domestic violence), landlord and tenant and public benefits law.
Internship: Interns assist attorneys with all aspects of legal representation --
investigation, case development, and hearing and trial preparation.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September 15
Spring: January 15
Summer: February 1
Application Materials: Resume, writing sample and references
Additional Information: website: www.legalaiddc.org Email:
probono@legalaiddc.org
Legal Counsel for the Elderly
601 E Street NW
Washington, DC
20049
Phone: 202-434-2171
Fax: 202-434-6464
Website: www.aarp.org/lce
Contact Person: Ms. Amy Mix, Staff Attorney
Organization Description: The Legal Counsel for the Elderly provides legal
services to low-income and vulnerable older persons in Washington, DC in a wide
variety or civil areas. It is a non-profit affiliate of AARP.
Internship: Interns perform a wide variety of legal intern tasks including
interviewing, fact investigation, research, drafting pleadings and documents at
all stages of pre-trial and trial.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other: Legal Delivery Systems - Pro Bono, Hotlines, Volunteers, staff attorneys.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, references, and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Media Access Project
1625 K Street NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC
20006
Phone:
Fax: 202-466-7656
Website:
Contact Person: Mr. Paul Desai, Associate Director
Organization Description: Media Access Project is a nonprofit, public interest
law firm practicing telecommunications law and policy to promote the public's
right to hear and be heard over the electronic media of today and tomorrow.
Internship: MAP Has internships for law students only. Interns gain experience
in MAP's areas of practice through hands-on, direct responsibility. They gain a
wide variety of research and writing skills.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Appellate and impact litigation, administrative law practice
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer:
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: February 1
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Additional Information: In cover letter please include a description of your law
school's policy on for-credit externships.
Media Research Center
325 S. Patrick Street
Alexandria, VA
22314
Phone: 703-683-9733
Fax: 703-683-9736
Website: www.mrc.org
Contact Person: Ms. Anne Ellerbrock, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: Media Research Center is a conservative media watchdog
group which monitors leftist bias in the news media. Their departments include
New Analysis Division, Cybercast News Service, Free Market Project, Marketing
and Development. Each Department assigns specific duties to their interns.
Internship: The Media Research Center internships are designed for students
interested in studying the media's impact on American Society. Interns should be
knowledgeable about conservative political issues, the news industry and possess
strong writing skills. Interns monitor news programs, research topics for news
stories, assist with fund raising/development activities and attend intern
events and interact with other conservative organizations.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Journalism/Marketing
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: January 1
Summer: April 15
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and 2-3 brief writing samples.
Additional Information:
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
777 North Capitol Street NE
Suite 300
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-962-3241
Fax:
Website: www.mwcog.org
Contact Person: Ms Larissa Williams, Human Resources
Organization Description: COG is the regional organization of the DC area's
major local governments and their governing officials. It is independent and
nonprofit supported by contributions from participating local governments,
federal and state grants and contracts, and donations from foundations and the
private sector. COG works to solve regional issues such as growth,
transportation, inadequate housing, water quality, air quality, economic
development, crime and public safety.
Internship: Full time and Part time internships are available. MWCG offers a
formal summer program, fall and spring internships are available depending on
project funding and need.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: April 30
Application Materials: Required application for summer must be submitted by
April 30. Call Employment Opportunities Hotline(202/962-3397) for available
intern positions.
Additional Information:
Migrant Legal Action Program, Inc.
1001 Connecticut Avenue
Suite 915
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-462-7780
Fax:
Website: www.mlap.org
Contact Person: , Executive Director
Organization Description: MLAP is a national legal services support center which
provides representation to indigent migrant and seasonal farmworkers nationwide.
They work on a variety of issues concerning farmworkers' working and living
conditions. MLAP provides support to 49 migrant legal services field programs in
their work, as well as undertaking direct advocacy on behalf of indigent
farmworker clients.
Internship: Each law clerk works directly with an individual staff attorney on
that attorney's caseload, undertaking research, writing, and other assistance. A
clerk may assist with complex litigation, research memoranda, etc.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September 10
Spring: December 10
Summer: October 31
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
Additional Information:
NARAL Pro-Choice America
1156 15th Street NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-973-3058
Fax: 202-973-2058
Website: www.prochoiceamerica.org
Contact Person: Ms. Kimberly Robinson, Human Resources Director
Organization Description: NARAL is a non-profit, pro-choice, reproductive rights
organization with a staff of 75 including attorneys and lobbyists who provide
legal service and information to NARAL's national office and 25 state
affiliates.
Internship: An intern's duties include assisting with membership projects,
researching state legislation, and summarizing abortion rights legislation.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $6.15 hour/11.00 law student
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter. Email to
resumes@prochoiceamerica.org
Additional Information:
National Abortion Federation
1755 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-667-5881
Fax: 202-667-5890
Website: www.prochoice.org
Contact Person: Ms. Kristin Harrison, Federal Policy Director
Organization Description: The National Abortion Federation is the national
association of abortion providers working to preserve and enhance the quality
and accessibility of abortion services. NAF is the largest professional
association of abortion providers in the United States and Canada. NAF serves
those who make choice a reality: the physicians, nurses, counselors,
administrators, mid-level practitioners, and other health care professionals who
care for over half of the women who choose abortion in US. NAF's mission is to
keep abortion safe, legal and accessible.
Internship: Their public policy interns work with the Federal Government
Relations Director, State Policy Director or the legal department to help
promote the truth about abortion in Congress and with the general public.
Interns monitor and analyze abortion related legislation at the federal and
state levels, help educate legislators and attend hearings and briefings.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: an interest in reproductive rights
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1333.00 for 10 weeks
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information:
National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard-Suite 300
Arlington, VA
22201
Phone: 703-524-7600
Fax: 703-524-9094
Website: www.nami.org
Contact Person: Director, Human Resources
Organization Description: NAMI is a grassroots organization of families and
consumers dedicated to self-help, support, education, and advocacy to improve
the lives of people with severe mental illness.
Internship: Legal interns work closely with staff attorneys who are among the
most experienced in the country in advocacy for the mentally ill. Interns will
research novel issues of law, write legal memos and articles for publications,
assist in supporting ongoing litigation and respond to public requests for legal
assistance and information.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Contact for application
Additional Information:
National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS DIrectors
444 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 339
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-434-8090
Fax:
Website: www.nastad.org
Contact Person: Ms. Kelly Campaign, Operations Manager
Organization Description: The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS
Directors (NASTAD) represents the nation's chief state health agency staff who
have responsibility for HIV/AIDS services.
Internship: Internships are available in three primary program areas: Global
Programs, Domestic Programs and Government Relations.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Health Care Advocacy
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 12.00 Hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information:
National Alliance to End Homelessness
1518 K Street NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-638-1526
Fax:
Website: www.endhomelessness.org
Contact Person: Mr. Churchill Gibson, Executive Director
Organization Description: The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a
non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to preventing and ending
homelessness in the United States.
Internship: The Alliance offers public policy internships on a year round basis.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Additional Information:
National Assembly of Health and Human Services Organization
1319 F Street, NW
SUite 601
Washington, DC
20004
Phone: 202-347-2080
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Mr. Irv Katz, President
Organization Description: The National Assembly is an association of national
voluntary health and human services organizations that elevate the human
condition by identifying needs, providing services and spurring community action
to empower people to achieve their full potential.
Internship: Internships are offered on an informal basis on either a full or
part-time basis. Interns work on a wide range of public policy issues impacting
non-profit organizations, the human services industry and the children and
families they serve.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount: Possible
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and references.
Additional Information:
National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
2030 M Street, NW-8th Floor
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 262-434-8000
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Ms Christine Cambell, Human Resources
Organization Description: NAAG helps Attorneys General fulfill the
responsibilities of their office and assists in the delivery of high quality
legal services to the states and territorial jurisdictions. The Association
fosters interstate cooperation on legal and law enforcement issues, facilitates
communication between the states and jurisdictions' chief legal officers and all
levels of government, and conducts policy research and analysis of issues.
Internship: Interns serve as staff assistants to individual attorneys on staff.
Hiring is strictly on an as-needed basis.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Limited number of paid spots.
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, references.
Additional Information:
National Association of Broadcasters
1771 N. Street, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-429-5430
Fax: 202-775-3526
Website: www.nab.org
Contact Person: Ms. Ann Bobexk, Assistant General Counsel
Organization Description: The National Association of Broadcasters is a
non-profit trade association that advocates on behalf of the more than 8,000
free local radio and television stations before Congress, the FCC and the
Courts.
Internship: NAB offers unpaid internships during the academic year and a limited
number of paid positions during he summer. The program provides students with
exposure to a wide range of issues and experiences. Students work closely with
experienced attorneys in researching, drafting pleadings and documents and
providing telephone assistance to member stations,
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $2,500.00 summer only
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: December 2
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and short writing sample.
Additional Information:
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1150 18th Street, NW
Suite 950
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-872-8688
Fax:
Website: www.nacdl.org
Contact Person: Ms. Cecilia Hannon,
Organization Description: NACDL is the pre-eminent organization in the United
States dedicated to ensuring justice and due process for persons accused of a
crime. NACDL is a professional bar association with 9000 direct members and
22,000 affiliate members.
Internship: Interns work on legislative projects, write Op-Ed pieces for the
public press, and copy edit NACDL's flagship magazine.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Journalism. Writing.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: February
Summer: May
Application Materials: Resume, 1 or 2 writing samples which demonstrate
analytical skills and creativity.
Additional Information: Stipend amount varies according to position.
National Association of Manufacturers
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC
20004
Phone: 202-637-3016
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Ms Adrianne Swales, Director of Human Resources
Organization Description: The NAM is a broad-based national business group
representing Manufacturers, advocating a pro-growth, pro-manufacturing agenda.
Internship: The NAM offers challenging and interesting positions that will
complement your educational background in economics, international affairs,
political science or public policy. Positions are available year-round,
accommodating summer, fall and spring semester programs.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample email to
aswales@nam.org
Additional Information:
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc.
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW
SUite 605
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-293-0090
Fax: 202-293-1250
Website: www.nasadad.org
Contact Person: Mr. Robert Morrison, Public Policy Director
Organization Description: Our organization is a nonprofit association
representing the State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Agencies. They track federal
legislation and regulations and represent the State Directors in meetings with
Congressional staff, federal agencies, and other nonprofit groups.
Internship: Interns work with the Public Policy Director in performing the tasks
listed above. Interns write summaries of legislation and other issues, attend
meetings with Congressional staff, cover Congressional hearings, and provide
office support. Interns have the rare opportunity to learn how the different
levels of government work together.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: depending on funding
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, statement of interest.
Additional Information:
National Association of the Deaf
Law and Advocacy Center
8620 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD
20910
Phone: 301-587-7730
Fax:
Website: www.nad.org
Contact Person: Mr Marc Charmatz, Director
Organization Description: The Law Center of the National Association of the Deaf
provides legal advice-representation to deaf and hard of hearing people who have
been discriminated against on the basis of their disability.
Internship: Students assist in representation of clients in civil rights cases,
provide technical assistance and learn about federal disability rights law.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Letter of interest and resume.
Additional Information: website: http://www.nad.org Email:
NADlaw@nad.org
National Audubon Society
1150 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-861-2242
Fax: 202-861-4290
Website: www.audubon.org
Contact Person: Mr. Eddie Flaherty, Policy Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The mission of the National Audubon Society is to
conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife
for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Internship: The Society relies upon interns on a consistent basis in order to
help fulfill its mission. Interns lobby, research, attend hearings, meet with
other environmental organizations, organize grassroots pressure and/or write
memos, brief, newsletters, and other pieces. They ask for a fulltime commitment
from their internships which generally last three months on a Fall, Spring, or
Summer session schedule. Internships are unpaid.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Media Relations, Citizen Science Projects
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Comm., Eng, Nat. Sci
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter outlining future aspirations, resume, 3-5
page writing sample.
Additional Information: website: www.audubon.org
National Center for Policy Analysis
601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 900, South Building
Washington, DC
20004
Phone: 202-220-3082
Fax: 202-220-3096
Website: www.NCPA.org
Contact Person: Mr. Brian Williams, Legislative Director
Organization Description: The National Center of Policy Analysis is a
Washington, DC Hill and Press Liaison for a Dallas based think tank which seeks
innovative private sector solutions to public policy problems.
Internship: Interns participate in policy research for NCPA publications, attend
and help in Hill events, press conferences, and write and public policy Op-eds.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $10/hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: March
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume
Additional Information:
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1633 Q Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-745-1211
Fax: 202-745-0088
Website: www.ncadv.org
Contact Person: Ms. Anna Ottman, Policy Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: NCADV is a national grassroots advocacy organization
that represents battered women, domestic violence programs and state coalitions
in its DC public policy office. This office with the support of the main office
in Denver lobbies Congress, monitors legislative developments, and provides
information to shelters, state coalitions, and other grassroots advocates about
pending policy initiatives. They also engage in public education and media
outreach.
Internship: Interns participate in lobby visits and strategy sessions with other
national advocates, draft letters and alerts, attend hearings and press
conferences, monitor and analyze legislation, and respond to technical
assistance requests. Legal interns may also be involved in legislative drafting.
They will provide help with securing outside funding for this internship. A
minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required. Preference will be given to
students interested in a full time internship.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $80.00 week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and 2
references.
Additional Information:
National Coalition for the Homeless
1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC
20005-3471
Phone: 202-737-6444
Fax: 202-737-6445
Website: www.nationalhomeless.org
Contact Person: Mr. Michael Stoops, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The National Coalition for the Homeless is the
nation's largest and oldest organization advocating on behalf of people who
experience homelessness in the United States. The Coalition concentrates in
efforts in four program areas: Housing, Universal Health Care, Living Wages and
Civil Rights.
Internship: Interns work in all four program areas under the supervision of
professional staff. Duties include tracking legislation, performing research for
Coalition Publications, coordinating efforts with local organizations and
writing for the Coalition's newsletter.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Journalism
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Additional Information: Email: mstoops@nationalhomeless.org
National
Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
2001 S. Street Nw
Suite 620
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-387-9177
Fax:
Website: www.ncrp.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: NCRP aims to make philanthropy-foundations,
corporations, United Ways-more accountable to disenfranchised people. NCRP was
formed to speak for non-traditional non-profit organizations in their calls for
greater openness, accountability and responsiveness in giving.
Internship: Interns assist NCRP in many ways, from Lobbying Congress to
activating media, researching at the Library of Congress and through telephone
and mail surveys, writing articles for the organizations newsletter and many
other things. The organization usually has 2-3 interns at any one time.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 11.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and 3 references.
Additional Information:
National Council for Adoption
225 N. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA
22314
Phone: 703-299-6633
Fax: 703-299-6004
Website: www.ncfa-usa.org
Contact Person: Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: NCFA is a non-profit organization dedicated to
promoting sound and ethical adoption policies and practices on the state,
national and international level.
Internship: NCFA's internship program usually focuses interns on a single
project while also assisting with ongoing staff projects.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 1
Application Materials: Resume, letter of interest/intent, and writing sample.
Additional Information:
National Council for Advanced Manufacturing
2000 L Street, NW
Suite 807
Washingon, DC
20036
Phone: 202-429-2220
Fax: 202-429-2422
Website: www.nacfam.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: NACFAM is a nonprofit, nonpartisan nationwide
coalition of organizations committed to enhancing competitiveness of U.S.
manufacturing.
Internship: Interns track legislation, track recent and developing public
policies, and give support for administration and the newsletter.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $100 per week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: December Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume, Writing Sample, Recommendation letters with phone
numbers.
Additional Information:
National Council on Aging
1901 L Street, NW
4th Floor
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-479-1200
Fax:
Website: www.ncoa.org
Contact Person: Ms. Victoria Wagman, Policy Associate
Organization Description: NCOA is a national organization comprised of
practitioners, volunteers and those who work with for and on behalf of older
people. NCOA serves as a national resource of information, training, technical
assistance, public policy and research on aging.
Internship: Internship experiences at NCOA expose students to a wide spectrum of
aging issues and practices and the exploration of areas of interest relevant to
the educational goals. Interns work on legislative concerns, reporting on issues
in the field of aging, developing educational materials and communicating with
professionals in the field.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume cover letter and 2page essay on career goals and
internship.
Additional Information:
National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association
1627 K Street
12th Floor
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-293-3114
Fax: 202-293-1990
Website: http://www.nfprha.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: For 26 years, NFPRHA has worked to assure access to
voluntary family planning and reproductive health care services for those who
need them and to support reproductive freedom for all. A national non-profit
membership organization, NFPRHA represents virtually all of the domestic family
planning field, including private non-profit clinics, state, county and local
health departments, Planned Parenthood Federation of America affiliates, family
planning councils and hospittal-based clinics.
Internship: Interns work primarily on public policy issues and issues affecting
reproductive health and the delivery of care (service delivery). Internships run
year round (specific starting and ending dates are flexible depending on the
student's semester schedule). College credit can be arranged. Internships are
unpaid and housing is not provided. Interns have the opportunity to learn
first-hand what goes into the daily operations of a national non-profit advocacy
organization. Primarily interns will work with the Public Policy/Government
Relations and Service Delivery staff persons
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Non-profit advocacy /family planning/health care
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume; 2 letters of reference, and 1-2
page writing sample.
Additional Information: Cover letter should include: any previous work
experience in the field of women's reproductive health; what you hope to learn;
the three greatest strengths that you feel you bring to NFPRHA; your work
availability including starting date. The application deadlines are flexible.
email address info@nfprha.org
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
1325 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-393-5177
Fax:
Website: www.thetaskforce.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: NGLTF works to eliminate prejudice, violence, and
injustice against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people at the local,
state, and national level.
Internship: Internships are available for all school systems in the Washington
DC office. Interns gain experience in national and state policy issues through
work in their Political Department. Interns have a high level of responsibility
and work side by side with staff members. Interns work at least 30 hours per
week and are committed to stay for at least three months.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Comm, Finance, Info Systems.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $300/month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, transcript, writing sample, letter of
introduction.
Additional Information:
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
1311K Street NW
Suite 1400
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-638-2535
Fax: 202-628-2737
Website: www.nlchp.org
Contact Person: Ms. Yibha Bhabia, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
addresses homelessness in the larger context of poverty. Through litigation,
policy advocacy, and public education, they press for long-term solutions.
Current projects include converting military bases into housing; helping
homeless workers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit; enforcing homeless
children's rights to an education; challenging city laws that criminalize
homelessness; and helping service providers address local opposition to their
facilities.
Internship: The Law Center offers volunteer, flexible internships that
complement their mission of eliminating the causes of homelessness. An intern
works closely with staff attorneys and policy analysts on research and advocacy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Housing Policy
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 15
Summer: April 30
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and list of
references
Additional Information: The Law Center has 12 staff members and interns are
treated as staff members. Interns are accepted year round, and starting and
ending dates are flexible. There are full time and part time internships
available. website: www.nlchp.org Email:
nlchp@nlchp.org
National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC
20004
Phone: 202-626-3070
Fax: 202-626-3043
Website: www.nlc.org
Contact Person: Ms. Elizabeth Hardwick, Human Resources Assistant
Organization Description: The National League of Cities is the country's oldest.
largest and most representative organization serving municipal governments.
Founded in 1924 as the American Municipal Association by ten state municipal
leagues, today its direct members include 49 state municipal organizations and
more than 1400 communities of all sizes. Through the membership pf the state
municipal leagues, NLC represents more than 17,000 municipalities.
Internship: NLC offers a limited number of students the opportunity to work in
one of the following areas: education, information resources, policy and federal
relations, public affairs, research and program development. The internships are
work assignments that enable students to complement classroom education with
practical work experience. For more information you may wish to visit their web
site at www.nlc.org. All students are encouraged to apply.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: May
Application Materials: Email resume and cover letter to
employment@nlc.org.
Additional Information:
National Low Income Housing Coalition
727 15th Street, NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-662-1530
Fax: 202-393-1973
Website: www.nlihc.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Their purpose is to educate, organize, and advocate
for safe, decent, affordable housing for impoverished Americans.
Internship: Real opportunities available in a very flexible intern program
offering grassroots and policy work. Interns may work with the legislative
director monitoring legislation or with the Field Director working on grassroots
organizing or in communications. All interns have the opportunity to write
articles for the organizations weekly newsletter.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Stipend varies.
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, References and indicate preferences
for field, communications or legislative internships. Inquiries are always
welcome.
Additional Information:
National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (N.O.R.M.L)
1600 K Street
Suite 501
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-483-5500
Fax:
Website: www.norml.org
Contact Person: Mr. Allen St. Pierre, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: NORML is the nations oldest and largest drug law
reform non-profit advocacy organization. It focuses on marijuana law reform.
Internship: Law students research, edit and help write legal briefs.
Undergraduates perform policy research, legislative research and advocacy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: February 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript.
Additional Information:
National Organizers Alliance
2307 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE
Washington, DC
20020
Phone: 202-543-6603
Fax:
Website: www.noacentral.org
Contact Person: Mr. Walter Davis, Executive Director
Organization Description: NOA's mission is to advance progressive organizing for
social, economic and environmental justice and to support and sustain the people
and organizations in the field.
Internship: Interns are assigned to a staff member and given primary
responsibility for no more than two major projects.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other: Non-Profit Management
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Possible
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information:
National Partnership for Women & Families
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 650
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-986-2600
Fax: 202-986-2539
Website: www.nationalpartnership.org
Contact Person: Mr. Travis Hunter, Senior Manger of Administration
Organization Description: The National Partnership for Women & Families is a
nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses public education and advocacy to
promote fairness in the workplace, quality health care, and policies that help
women and men meet the dual demands of work and family. Founded in 1971 as the
Women's Legal Defense Fund, the National Partnership has grown from a small
group of volunteers into one of the nation's most powerful and effective
advocates for women and families.
Internship: The National Partnership offers internships for both graduate and
law students. They internships for Law Students that include: Law Clerk for Work
and Family; Workplace Fairness Program; and Health Care Program. Undergrads and
graduate interns can choose among Work and Family; Workplace Fairness; Health;
Communications; and Development Internships.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Media relations and communications.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Development, communications
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15.
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Submit cover letter specifying area of interest, resume,
transcript, writing sample and three references.
Additional Information: email: info@nationalpartnership.org
National Press Foundation
1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 310
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-663-7282
Fax: 202-530-2855
Website: www.nationalpress.org
Contact Person: Kashmir Hill, Projects Manager
Organization Description: The National Press Foundation is a non-profit,
journalism education organization. Their focus is on providing educational
seminars for working journalists.
Internship: Students interested in journalism, communications, public relations
and policy work with staff in organizing topic based programs and seminars.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other: Journalism, Communications
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1,000 semester
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, references
Additional Information:
National Prison Project of the ACLU
915 15th Street, NW
Seventh Floor
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-234-4830
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: E. M. Bigelow, Staff Attorney
Organization Description: The National Prison Project of the ACLU is dedicated
to improving prison conditions and upholding rights of prisoners confined in
American jails and prisons.
Internship: Law Student interns primarily work on litigation or litigation
related matters with the programs eight staff attorneys. They are engaged in
research and writing on issues that emerge from their docket of cases, drafting
memos and pleadings, and preparation for trial.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information:
National Public Radio
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-414-2247
Fax: 202-513-3026
Website: www.npr.org
Contact Person: Ms. Nina Totenberg, Legal Affairs Correspondent
Organization Description: Nina Totenberg is National Public Radio's Legal
Affairs Correspondent. As such, she covers legal issues of interest to the
general public.
Internship: Duties include attending press conferences, stake-outs,
pre-interviewing possible subjects for interviews, research, editing audio tape
and day to day office work.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Journalism
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: May
Spring: December
Summer: March
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and references
Additional Information:
National Restaurant Association
1200 17th Street NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-331-5900
Fax: 202-973-3955
Website: www.restaurant.org
Contact Person: Human Resources Director
Organization Description: Trade Association representing the interests of the
restaurant and food services industry.
Internship: Geared toward individuals acquiring first hand knowledge of facets
of a federal and grassroots liaison program.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Additional Information: email: jobs@dineout.org
National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
8001 Braddock Road
Suite 600
Springfield, VA
22160
Phone: 703-321-8510
Fax: 703-321-8239
Website: www.nrtw.org
Contact Person: Mr. Raymond J. LaJeanesse, Vice President and Legal Director
Organization Description: The Foundation provides free legal assistance to
workers litigating against the abuses and injustices of compulsory unionism.
Internship: Students assist staff members with legal research, discovery and
drafting of legal documents on pending or potential litigation. Students also
interview potential clients and conduct case related factual investigation.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.
Additional Information:
National Space Society
1620 I Street, NW
Suite 615
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-429-1600
Fax: 202-463-8497
Website: www.nss.org
Contact Person: Mr. George Whitesides, Executive Director
Organization Description: The National Space Society is a Washington, DC based
nonprofit membership organization that promotes space exploration and
development. NSS activities include publishing and award winning bimonthly
magazine and working to educate Congress and the public on the importance of
space activities.
Internship: NSS conducts a broad range of activities to promote space
exploration and development. This offers interns the possibility to become
involved in an assortment of projects. NSS strives to tailor interns
responsibilities to their interests. Applicants should specify in their
application materials th e areas that interest them among the following: public
outreach/education, journalism and public policy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Government Affairs
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Contact by phone or fax for additional information and
application form.
Additional Information: website: www.nss.org
National Trust for Historic Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-588-6035
Fax: 202-588-6272
Website: www.nthp.org/law
Contact Person: Legal Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The National Trust for Historic Preservation,
chartered by Congress in 1948, is a nonprofit organization with more than
250,000 members. It is a leader in the preservation movement and is committed to
preserving America's diverse historical environments.
Internship: The NTHP Legal Internship Program includes full time summer
internships and part-time internships during the fall and spring. Interns assist
with providing in-house legal assistance to other divisions of the Trust,
assisting with litigation and assisting in advising member organizations.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample.
Additional Information:
National Veteran's Legal Services Program
PO Box 65762
Washington, DC
20035
Phone: 202-265-8305
Fax: 202-328-0063
Website: www.nvlsp.org
Contact Person: Mr. Barton Stichman, Co-Director
Organization Description: The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)
has been helping veterans who-because of the effects of military service-have
been unable to share in opportunities available to most Americans. They serve
these forgotten veterans through advocacy, education, litigation, training, and
publications.
Internship: Law student interns work on currently pending cases and research and
write on veteran's legal issues for the program's publications.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other: Research for publications.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $12-13 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Additional Information:
National Whistleblower Center
3238 P Street, NW
Washington, DC
20007
Phone: 202-342-1903
Fax: 202-342-1904
Website: www.whistleblowers.org
Contact Person: MS. Estella Kohn, Deputy Director
Organization Description: The National Whistleblower Center is a non-profit
public interest organization which provides representation to whistleblowers in
both the public and private sector. The center provides support for precedent
setting litigation and serves as a clearing house to provide referrals for
counsel to whistleblowers nationwide. We also seek to educate the public about
the rights of employees to make disclosure regarding nuclear safety, corporate
or governmental misconduct, environmental protection or health and safety
violations.
Internship: Law students receive one on one supervision in performing legal
research and writing projects, assist at trials and perform the work of an
associate attorney. Policy interns work on legislative research and writing on
policy issues, preparation of educational materials, and newsletters.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other: Law students receive exposure to trial preparation, motion practice and
brief writing.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter expressing interest.
Additional Information: Students interested in environmental policy and worker
free speech and safety issues are encouraged to apply. All internships are
voluntary and can be taken for credit and work study. Any assistance, e.g.
support letters to facilitate application for grants, will be furnished upon
request. Website: www.whistleblowers.org Email:
jc@whistleblowers.org
National Wildlife Federation
11100 Wildlife Center Drive
Reston, VA
20190
Phone: 800-822-9919
Fax:
Website: www.nwf.org/
Contact Person: , Internship Program
Organization Description: The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's
largest private, non-profit conservation education organization. Their mission
is to educate, inspire, and assist individuals and organizations of diverse
cultures to conserve wildlife and other natural resources and to protect the
Earth's environment in order to achieve a peaceful, equitable and sustainable
future. The National Office campaigns in Congress, federal agencies and the
courts for sustainable development, endangered species, clean water, wetlands,
healthy forests, and healthy farms.
Internship: The NWF offers an internship program for college graduates and grad
students with an interest in environmental issues. They work on a wide range of
issues, seeking agency compliance with environmental laws and regulations,
identifying and filling legislative gaps in protection of critical natural
resources, and litigating issues which cannot be resolved by other means. The
experience is substantive and offers an excellent introduction to environmental
policy-making, the legislative process, and the environmental community.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $275/week
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: September 15
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Cover letter, indicating area of interest, resume, names
and telephone #s of 3-5 Academic or professional references, 2-4 page writing
sample.
Additional Information: Resources Conservation Internships are offered in two
24-week sessions: Positions are full time. They also have many other
opportunities available see website for specific positions.
National Women's Health Network
514 10th Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20004
Phone: 202-347-1140
Fax: 202-347-1168
Website: www.nwhn.org
Contact Person: Ms Kiesha Mc Curtis, Health Information Coordinator
Organization Description: The Network was established in 1976 to give women a
greater voice in the US health care system. The only long-standing organization
dedicated exclusively to women and health, their work ranges from providing
individual women with information, or a perspective, that they can not get from
their health care providers to lobbying federal agencies into making women's
health concerns a top priority. In recent years they have dedicated themselves
to reproductive rights, menopause, and universal access to health care.
Internship: Interns gain exposure to women's health issues while becoming
skilled in health advocacy and research. Interns work 4 days a week for a
minimum of 10 weeks. During that time they will be involved in the Network's
efforts to support individual decision making. Interns will be attending
hearings, researching background information for testimony, responding to
information requests, as well as many other varied duties. Intern positions are
offered throughout the year. A stipend is available for spring and fall interns.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: All majors
Stipend: X Stipend Amount: $160 week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Resume, brief 2-5 page writing sample, and cover letter
explaining interest in women's health.
Additional Information:
Natural Resource Defense Council
1200 New York Avenue NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-289-6868
Fax: 202-289-1060
Website:
Contact Person: , Legal Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: NRDC is a national, non-profit public interest
organization dedicated to protecting the global environment and preserving the
Earth's natural resources. Formed in 1970, NRDC is staffed by dozens of highly
trained and well respected professionals including resource specialists,
scientists and attorneys.
Internship: The legal internship program is designed to provide law students
with an opportunity to use and develop a variety of legal skills. Interns may
work with several different persons and on several projects. They will
participate in many NRDC activities, such as analyses of environmental impact
studies and proposed regulations, legislative analysis, legal research and
writing, drafting testimony, comments and briefs.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount: Small amt available in summer
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: 3 months prior
Spring: 3 months prior
Summer: November 1
Application Materials: Legal - Cover letter, resume, 5 pg writing sample,
transcript, references.
Additional Information: Application materials required for non-legal internships
are cover letter and resume. There are 4 legal internships available in the
Washington office in the summer and "school term" internships offered the rest
of the year. Summer deadline for first year law students is February 1 and
summer deadline for second year law students is November 1. Offices in Los
Angeles, San Francisco, and New York also offer intern Positions.
New York State-Washington Office of the Governor
444 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 301
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-434-7100
Fax:
Website: www.ny.gov/governor
Contact Person: Ms. Rebecca Fertig, Policy Analyst
Organization Description: The New York State, Washington Office of the Governor
serves as the liaison between the State of New York and the federal government.
The Office promotes the federal agenda on behalf of the state and serves as a
liaison with Governor's organizations located in Washington.
Internship: Interns responsibilities range from administrative support to
substantive research. Interns are expected to work 10-13 weeks and should be
available 15 -20 hours per week. Internship application forms are available at
www.ny.gov/governor/internships/index.html
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 10.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Application, resume, cover letter, writing sample and
transcript
Additional Information:
Nuclear Information & Resource Service
6930 Carroll Avenue
Suite 340
Tacoma Park, MD
20912
Phone:
Fax:
Website: www.nirs.org
Contact Person: Mr. Don Keesing, Administrative Coordinator
Organization Description: Nuclear Information & Resource Service provides
information on hazards of nuclear reactors and nuclear waste. Some work is done
on policy regarding these issues.
Internship: Interns work with reactor programs. Some computer work is required.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September
Spring: January
Summer: May
Application Materials: Cover letter and Resume.
Additional Information:
OPASTCO
21 Dupont Circle
Suite 700
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-659-5990
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Mr. Randy Tyree, Legislative Director
Organization Description: National trade association representing small and
rural local exchange carriers.
Internship: Interns work on regulatory issues in the communications area
particularly as it applies to our membership.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter
Additional Information:
One Economy Corporation
1220 18th Street, NW
Suite 610
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-558-3805
Fax:
Website: www.one-economy.org
Contact Person: Ms. Anel Goco, Business Development Associate
Organization Description: One Economy is a multi-national non-profit
organization that brings broadband to the homes of low income people and
provides a multilingual web portal. Their mission is to maximize the potential
of technology to help low income people improve their lives and enter the
economic mainstream.
Internship: Interns perform research on federal telecommunications policy and
legislation and state housing policy and perform work on special projects.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter Email to
llark@one-economy.org
Additional Information:
Organization of American States
19th Street and Constitution Avenues
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-458-3519
Fax: 202-458-6276
Website: www.oas.org
Contact Person: , OAS Student Intern Program Coordinator
Organization Description: The OAS is the oldest regional organization in the
world, having its origins in the First International Conference of American
States in 1889 which established the International Union of American Republics.
The charter of the OAS was signed in 1948 and sets out as its purposes: to
strengthen peace and security of the continents, to promote democracy, to ensure
pacific settlement of disputes between member states, to seek solution of
political, juridical and economic problems, and to promote economic, social and
cultural development, and to limit conventional weapons.
Internship: The OAS Student Interns Program is designed for junior, senior, and
graduate students to allow them to work within their fields of study. Students
must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a good command of two of the four official
languages of the OAS (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish). Opportunities
for internship are available in various departments of the General Secretariat
and in it's specialized agencies. Internships are available during three
semesters throughout the year on a full or part-time basis. Duties vary
according to the department. Internships are unpaid.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June 15
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Apply on line at www.oas.org click on about then
opportunities
Additional Information: Internships with Legal Secretariat require legal
background. Other areas within OAS Secretariat may be more appropriate for other
students.
Partners for Livable Communities
1429 21st Street
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-887-5990
Fax: 202-466-4845
Website: www.livable.com
Contact Person: Ms. Irene Garnett, Chief Operating Officer
Organization Description: Partners is a nonprofit organization working to
improve the livability of communities by promoting quality of life, economic
development, and social equity.
Internship: Volunteer internship program allowing individuals to do substantive
and support work on a wide variety of issues. Specific internships are available
in the Community Development Research and Best Practices areas.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Rolling deadlines for internships. Resume, cover letter
and writing sample required
Additional Information: e-mail: igarnett@livable.com
Peace Action
Peace Action Education Fund
1100 Wayne Avenue
Suite 1020
Silver Spring, MD
20910
Phone: 301-565-4050
Fax: 310-565-0850
Website: www.peace-action.org
Contact Person: Ms. Katerine Fuchs, Program Associate
Organization Description: Peace Action and the Peace Action Education Fund work
to redirect government budget priorities away from the military and weapons
programs toward human needs.
Internship: Peace Action offers internships with the following programs: Nuclear
Disarmament Campaign, End the War in Iraq Campaign, Change Iran Policy Campaign
and Grassroots and Campus Network Building. Additionally, they offer a one year
Freeman Fellowship for graduates interested in campus organizing.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $50/week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: On Going
Spring: On Going
Summer: On Going
Application Materials: Cover letter with resume, references, writing sample.
Additional Information: website: http://www.peace-action.org
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
1200 K Street, NW
Suite 12525
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-326-4000
Fax: 202-326-4112
Website: www.pbgc.gov
Contact Person: Ms. Charla Lamberson, Special Counsel
Organization Description: The PBGC is a Federal Government Agency created under
Title IV of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974. Through its insurance
programs, it bears responsibility for ensuring the retirement income, and
thereby the financial security, of American workers. The Office of General
Counsel oversees all of the litigation of the PBCG, mostly in federal courts.
The PBGC has independent litigating authority and the attorney can expect to
retain responsibility for a case in litigation.
Internship: Summer legal interns work 8-10 weeks; other internships throughout
the year are on as-needed or case-by-case basis. Second year students are paid
at the GS-9 (@$17 per hour), work 8 hours per day. Flex time is available,
research and writing projects regarding pension, bankruptcy, labor relations,
procurement, etc.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Bankruptcy; Pension, Procurement, Labor Relations, Litigation.
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: @ $17/hr
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: October 31
Application Materials: Resume, law school and undergraduate transcript;
analytical unedited, current writing sample.
Additional Information: To help navigate their website once you are on the site
go to "About PBGC" , go to "Employment Opportunities", go to Of "Office of the
General Counsel recruitment".
People for the American Way
2000 M Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-467-4999
Fax: 202/293-2672
Website: www.pfaw.org
Contact Person: Ms. Colleen O'Day, Human Resources Manager
Organization Description: People for the American Way is a national, non-profit,
constitutional liberties organization dedicated to promoting and protecting
civil rights and promoting the democratic values of citizen participation,
freedom of expression, freedom of religion and respect for diversity.
Internship: Interns work in field organizing, legal, public policy, research and
communication departments. Interns assist with research, outreach, organizing
and legislative tracking.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Education
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Limited
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: March
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Additional Information: Applications may be emailed to
hr@pfaw.org
Physicians for Social Responsibility
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1012
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-898-0150
Fax: 202-898-0172
Website: www.psr.org
Contact Person: Ms Madeline Riley, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: PSR is a national, non-profit membership organization
of over 20,000 health professionals and supporters working to promote nuclear
arms reduction, international cooperation, protection of the environment and
reduction of violence. PSR was founded in 1961 and is the US affiliate of
International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, which was awarded
the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985. PSR's activities include public education about
the health aspects of nuclear weapons production and testing, the social costs
of the arms race, and the links between pollution and health.
Internship: Interns assist with PSR's projects on the health impacts of nuclear
production and testing. This will include research, writing, and monitoring
Congressional legislation and federal advisory committees. In addition,
responsibility for production of fact sheets, position papers and legislative
alerts may be assigned. Applicants should have an interest in nuclear weapons
and security issues, and related legislative policy as well as an interest in
PSR's goals. Interns work 40 hours per week.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $200 per week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample.
Additional Information: PSR supports the downsizing of the nuclear weapons
complex and cleanup of radioactive contamination at Dept of Energy sites. In
addition, PSR promotes an end to nuclear testing, the forging of new arms
reduction treaties, a shift in federal budget priorities away from military
spending and towards meeting human needs, preservation of the environment and
the reduction of violence and its causes. website: www.psr.org
Public Citizen's Energy Program
215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone:
Fax: 202-547-7392
Website: www.citizen.org/cmep/
Contact Person: Mr Tyson Slocum, Director
Organization Description: Since its founding in 1971, PCEP is the premier public
interest organization representing consumers in energy policy. PCEP has led the
investigations of corporate wrong doing and the failure of energy deregulation.
PCEP has gained national attention for outlining America's dysfunctional energy
markets and what reforms are necessary to protect consumers..
Internship: PCEP offers a 10-week, paid ($240/week) internship every summer.
PCEP interns only work on substantive research and organizing projects - less
than 5% of the interns time will be used for clerical duties. Interns assist
with the researching and writing of major reports, helping respond to daily
media inquiries, and work on grassroots and lobbying outreach efforts.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $240 week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, 1-2 page writing sample, 3
references.
Additional Information: Email: tslocum@citizen.org
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
633 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20004
Phone: 202-628-1200
Fax: 202-324-2910
Website: www.pdsdc.org
Contact Person: Mr. Christian Pipe, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The mission of the Public Defender Service for the
District of Columbia is to provide and promote quality legal representation to
indigent adults and children facing a loss of liberty in the District of
Columbia and thereby protect society's interest in the fair administration of
justice.
Internship: The Criminal Law Internship program is designed to provide
undergraduate, graduate and law students with the fundamental investigative
techniques and relevant criminal law knowledge to assist attorneys within the
agency.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other: Case Investigation
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other: Criminal Justice
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Students should furnish resume, cover letter, writing
sample, transcript, references. and program application.
Additional Information: Contact Chris Pipe, Intern Coordinator for application
packet.
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
2000 P Street, NW
Suite 240
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-265-7337
Fax:
Website: www.peer.org
Contact Person: Ms. Carrie Hibbard, Communications & Outreach Director
Organization Description: PEER is a service organization for state, federal and
municipal employees dedicated to upholding environmental laws and values.
Internship: Internships are campaign based working with media and grassroots
assignments. A full internship description is available on their website.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Public Technology, Inc.
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC
20004
Phone: 202-626-2413
Fax:
Website: www.pti.org
Contact Person: Mr. Alan Shark, Executive Director
Organization Description: Public Technology, Inc is a non-profit organization
whose mission is to bring the benefits of technology to all local governments.
Internship: PTI's interns work specifically in one of their five program areas.
Interns have one major project to complete within the semester.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, Resume and Interview
Additional Information:
Rails to Trails Conservancy
1100 17th Street NW
10th Floor
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-974-5153
Fax: 202-331-9680
Website: www.railtrails.org
Contact Person: Mr. Elton Clark, Manager, Human Resources
Organization Description: The Rails to Trails Conservancy is a non-profit
conservation and recreation organization that works to convert hundreds of miles
of abandoned railroad lines into a nationwide network of public trails and green
spaces.
Internship: Interns work for a six month period in the organizations Research
Department that assists the Trail Development Department.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Communications
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Communications
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample.
Additional Information:
Renew America
PO Box 77636
Washington, DC
20013-7636
Phone: 202-721-1545
Fax:
Website: www.crest.org/renew_america
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: As America's leading source for environmental
solutions, Renew America coordinates a network of community groups,
environmental organizations, businesses, governmental leaders and civic
activists involved in environmental improvement. They promote environmental
programs, offering positive, constructive models to inspire communities and
businesses to meet environmental challenges.
Internship: 6 month internships available for recent graduates or grad students
and 3 month summer internships available for current students. Much of the
intern's time is spent working with local grassroots environmental organizations
nationwide to identify and verify projects for inclusion on the Index. All
interns will assist with the general activities of the program and routine
office work as well as responding to requests for information.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Journalism
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover Letter stating interest in pursuing this internship
and resume.
Additional Information: No deadline. No phone calls please.
www.crest.org/renew_america
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Suite 1910
1101 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
22209
Phone: 703-807-2100
Fax:
Website: www.rcfp.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Reporters Committee was founded in 1970 to protect
the rights of journalists and the rights of the American public under the First
Amendment. The Committee has been involved in nearly all significant press
freedom cases. It also developed as a major resource in free speech issues
disseminating information through a variety of publications.
Internship: Legal interns work with staff attorneys performing legal research
and writing on first amendment issues. The results of these efforts are often
published in amicus briefs or in law review articles.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1000
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: January
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and legal and non-legal writing
sample.
Additional Information: Website: www.rcfp.org
Republican National Committee
Eisenhower Internship Program
310 First Street SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-863-8791
Fax: 202-863-8820
Website: www.gop.org
Contact Person: Ms. Nancy Dehlinger, Director of Constituent Services
Organization Description: The Republican National Committee sponsors the
Eisenhower Internship Program to provide college students with the basic work
skills and, more significantly, invaluable, hands on political experience. The
Eisenhower Republican Center serves as a laboratory for the study of our
pluralistic political process through the direct observation and personal
participation in the two party system.
Internship: Interns are assigned staff support responsibilities in a Division
within the Committee involving: field operations, finance, communications,
research administration and strategic information (computer services). Interns
are involved in a variety of professional and political activities. Internships
offer valuable insight into the national political process. Internships are
limited and offered year round. The only paid internships are in the summer.
Students must request an application form.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $100/week summer only
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer: April 15
Application Materials: Application, resume, academic transcript, personal
statement and three letters of recommendation.
Additional Information:
Republican Youth Majority
101 D STREET SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-546-1300
Fax: 202-546-7212
Website: www.rym.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: RYM is a moderate national grassroots organization
attempting to build a nationwide base of like minded people. These people are
Pro-choice, Pro-environment, Pro-fiscal Responsibility, Pro-economic Growth, and
Pro-international Leadership.
Internship: As a primarily volunteer run organization RYM is able to offer
students substantive internships in a number of fields such as: fundraising,
press and publicity, event organizing, etc.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, writing sample, and an interest in informing and
organizing the public.
Additional Information:
Resource Conservation Alliance
P.O. Box 19367
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-387-8030
Fax: 202-234-5176
Website: www.rca-info.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: RCA advocates for reduced wood consumption and
intelligent purchasing practices to benefit forests. RCA works with large
purchasers such as government, universities etc. to stimulate the market for
recycled materials and alternative products.
Internship: RCA provides internships when RCA requires supplemental research on
various issues having to do with green purchasing by government agencies and
others.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample focused on
commitment to public policy issues and references.
Additional Information:
Resources for the Future
1616 P Street NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-328-5000
Fax: 202-939-3460
Website: www.rff.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Environmental "Think Tank" specializing in research
and policy analysis in environmental, natural resources, and energy issues.
Internship: Interns can expect to work with one or more RFF researchers on a
variety of ongoing projects or assist in the development of entirely new areas
of research and policy analysis.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Approximately $375 week
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, transcripts, letter of
recommendation and brief writing sample.(see website)
Additional Information:
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights
1367 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-463-7575
Fax:
Website: www.rfkmemorial.org
Contact Person: Ms. Colleen Buhrer, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights
works to advance the human rights movement by supporting human rights defenders
throughout the world.
Internship: The internship program allows for law students to perform a variety
of research tasks working with their Human Rights Laureates. Interns also
conduct factual research on human rights violations and attend Congressional
hearings.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Save America's Forests
4 Library Court SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-544-9219
Fax:
Website: www.saveamericasforests.org
Contact Person: Intern Director
Organization Description: Save America's Forests is a nationwide political
organizing campaign, striving to pass legislation in the US Congress that will
protect and restore America's last wild and natural forests. They provide
support to over 600 grassroots forest protection and biodiversity organizations
across the country, and represent their views to Congress, the Administration
and the national press.
Internship: Paid internships are available for students with background in
ecology, forest protection, and politics. Preference is given to candidates with
experience in environmental or legislative organizing. Assignments vary, from
lobbying Congressional staff and research projects to data base management and
membership mailings. Opportunities to meet and assist activists in the forest
movement from all over the US. Minimum work commitment is one semester of at
least 3 days per week.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Writing stories for the newsletter
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: up to $2000/semester
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, 1or 2 recent writing samples preferably on
forests, environment or politics, and references.
Additional Information: Stipends are based on 4 month semesters but are adjusted
for shorter summer semesters. For college undergraduates $2000 for semester
based on 5 days per week. College graduates are paid $3200 per semester.
Scenic America
1634 Eye Street NW
SUite 510
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-638-0550
Fax: 202-638-3171
Website: www.scenic.org
Contact Person: Ms. Peggy Lint, Office Manager
Organization Description: Scenic America is a non-profit public interest
organization that safeguards America's natural beauty and community character.
Internship: Scenic America accepts 1-3 interns per semester year round to work
in the areas of public policy, communications and program activities. Students
should have excellent research and writing skills and a passion for our issues.
Review their website before applying.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Journalism
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $100.00 per week
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and references.
Additional Information:
Service Employees International Union
1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-929-5565
Fax: 202-898-3323
Website: www.seiv.org
Contact Person: Ms Norm Gleichman, Associate General Counsel
Organization Description: SEIU is an international labor organization
representing 1.9 million workers.
Internship: Internships are offered for graduate and law students. Students
receive a stipend of $21.00 per hour and law graduates receive $53,000/Year.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 21.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, writing sample, references, cover letter and
transcript.
Additional Information:
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
PO Box 65301
Washington, DC
20035-5301
Phone: 202-373-3244
Fax: 202-797-1635
Website: www.sldn.org
Contact Person: Ms. Kathi Westcott, Deputy Director for Law
Organization Description: The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is a legal
aid and watchdog organization for men and women in the armed forces impacted by
the "don't ask don' t tell" policy.
Internship: SLDN selects one full time intern each semester and three in the
summer to interview clients, perform legal research, and produce written work
product. Interns also receive significant advocacy experience.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Sierra Club
408 C Street NE
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-547-1141
Fax: 202-547-6009
Website: www.sierraclub.org
Contact Person: Mr. Jeremy Perier, Office Manager
Organization Description: Sierra Club works to explore, enjoy and protect the
wild places of the earth, to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore
the quality of the natural and human environment.
Internship: Internships are available with their legislative, political, media
and field programs.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample.
Additional Information: website: www.sierraclub.org
Society of American Foresters
5400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD
20814
Phone: 302-897-8720
Fax: 301-897-3690
Website: www.safnet.org
Contact Person: , Associate Director of Forest Policy
Organization Description: The Society of American Foresters is a national
organization representing the forestry profession in the United States,
including public and private practitioners, researchers, administrators,
educators, and forestry students. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot and 6 other
pioneer foresters, the Society has grown to 18,000 members. The Mission of SAF
is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry, and
to use the knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the profession to
benefit society. Inherent in this mission is ensuring the continuing health of
forests.
Internship: SAF offers the Henry Clepper Internship Natural Resource Policy.
This internship enhances the education of forestry students through exposure to
and hands-on experience in forest resource policy processes. Applicants should
be graduate or upper-level under graduate students, currently enrolled in SAF-
accredited forestry programs. The job requires self motivation and excellent
written and oral communication skills. Student membership in SAF will be a
factor in evaluating intern candidates. Interns serve as assistants to the
Director of Forest Policy.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Forest Science
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: . Policy Graduate:
Other: Forestry
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1,000/month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer:
Deadlines:
Fall: April 15
Spring: October 15
Summer:
Application Materials: Send cover letter, resume, transcripts, writing sample.
list of references and identify internship term.
Additional Information: Internship terms run from January 1 through June 30
(spring) and from July through December 31 (fall). website:
www.SAFNET.ORG
Solar Energy Industries Association
805 15th Street, NW
# 510
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202-383-2611
Fax:
Website: www.seia.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Solar Energy Industries Association is a trade
association for solar and other renewable energy companies promoting clean
energy.
Internship: Interns do research, writing and support in environmental, energy,
international and tax regulatory and policy issues. Interns work with a small
staff on Capitol Hill.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer:
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer:
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume
Additional Information: website: www@seia.org
The Coalition on Human Needs
1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 910
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-223-2532
Fax:
Website: www.chn.org
Contact Person: Ms. Marcela Donahue, Associate
Organization Description: The Coalition on Human Needs is an alliance of
national organizations working together to promote public policies that
addresses the needs of low income and other vulnerable populations.
Internship: The internship program is an opportunity to learn about a national
advocacy organization, non-profit program management, the development of public
poli cy and all aspects of Congressional Budget and Legislative processes.
Interns research federal policy issues, write short memos, attend hearings and
write articles.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, brief writing sample and 3
references
Additional Information:
The Congressional Institute, Inc.
410 Wythe Street
Suite 103
Alexandria, VA
22314
Phone: 703-837-8812
Fax: 703-837-8817
Website: www.CongInst.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Congressional Institute, a not for profit
organization, is dedicated to helping members of Congress better serve the
nation and to helping the public better understand policy debates of the work of
Congress, through conferences, values-based research and their internet site.
Internship: Interns participate in all aspects of the organization from policy
research, web research and design, and conference/meeting planning.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $10.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, writing sample, references (include computer
skills & experience) and application available on website.
Additional Information: Website: www.CongInst.org
The Heritage Foundation
214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-608-6032
Fax: 202-608-6089
Website: www.heritage.org
Contact Person: Ms. Beth Tipps, Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: A conservative think tank founded to promote policies
based on free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, American
values, and a strong defense. The Heritage Foundation is one of the largest and
most influential research and educational foundations in the United States
providing national, state and local decision makers with information that is
concise timely and relevant to the current policy debate.
Internship: Internships vary depending on the department to which the
participant is assigned. Departments offering internships include: Accounting,
Asian Studies Center, Center for Data Analysis, Center for Legal and Judicial
Studies, Communications, Development, Domestic Policy, Government Relations,
Lectures and Seminars, and Special Events. Interns perform a variety of research
and administrative assignments.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $250/wk for 10 wks-summer
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: February 15
Application Materials: Complete on line application. Send resume, cover letter,
writing sample, transcript and 2 letters of recommendation.
Additional Information: Stipend for academic year interns is $50/week. Interns
are encouraged to attend a wide variety of public lectures and conferences held
at the Heritage.
The Ocean Conservancy
2029 K Street, NW
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-429-5609
Fax:
Website: www.oceanconservancy.org
Contact Person: , Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Ocean Conservancy is a private, Non-profit
environmental organization dedicated to the protection of marine environment and
its wildlife. These goals are accomplished through public awareness and
education, advocacy, grassroots activities and collaborative efforts with other
organizations.
Internship: Internships are available in such areas as marine debris and
entanglement, sea turtle conservation, marine biological diversity, press
relations, development, membership and finance. Interns are expected to work for
3 months preferably full time.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter indicating area of interest
Additional Information:
The Population Institute
107 Second Street NE
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-544-3300
Fax: 202-544-0068
Website:
Contact Person: Sajata Chakraborty, Human Resources
Organization Description: Educational organization committed to achieving an
equitable balance between population, environment, and resources by mobilizing
the needed response to the developing world's urgent pleas for voluntary birth
control assistance.
Internship: Offers a Future Leaders program which work with dedicated and
seasoned professionals to educate the public and the U.S. Congress about the
impact of overpopulation on such issues as the environment, poverty, political
stability, and human suffering. FLWs gain hands-on experience in advocacy,
grassroots organizing, fundraising, media, and international relations. Program
lasts a full year.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $2000 Month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer:
Deadlines:
Fall: April 1
Spring: September 1
Summer:
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, 3 letters of refernce(2 academic),
official transcript.
Additional Information: Applicants must have international and foreign language
experience, 2 years of college, and be between 21 and 25 years of age. Stipend
includes health and dental benefits.
The United States Conference of Mayors
1620 I Street NW
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-861-6734
Fax: 202-293-2352
Website: www.usmayors.org
Contact Person: Ms Barbara Brown, Director of Human Resources
Organization Description: Non partisan organization that represents mayors of
U.S. cities in Washington, DC.
Internship: Student interns work on legislative and policy issues impacting
cities and their mayors. Policy areas include education, workforce, health,
transportation, housing, communications, energy and the environment. Interns are
always needed.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Journalism
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: November
Summer: April
Application Materials: Résumé and writing sample.
Additional Information:
The Urban Institute
2100 M Street NW
Washington, DC
20037
Phone: 202-261-5292
Fax: 202-887-5189
Website: www.urban.org
Contact Person: Mr. Patrick Retton, Recruitment Specialist
Organization Description: The Urban Institute is a nonprofit public policy
research organization whose staff investigates the social and economic problems
confronting the nation and government policies and programs designed to
alleviate them.
Internship: Interns assist senior researchers in quantitative projects related
to public policy. Specific duties include conducting literature reviews, running
canned statistical packages, assisting in survey work or telephone interviewing,
and creating tables from research data.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Statistics,Sociology
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: To be determined
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, Copies of most recent Transcript.
Additional Information:
The Wildlife Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD
20814
Phone: 301-897-9770
Fax: 301-530-2471
Website: www.wildlife.org
Contact Person: Ms Laura Bies, Associate Director of Government Affairs
Organization Description: Non-partisan educational environmental organization
which seeks to be a leader in the preservation of our environment.
Internship: Interns research conservation issues, prepare background information
for use in testimony or comments, attend briefings and hearings. Internships
include a stipend and are available for a six month period. Starting and ending
dates are flexible. All internships are full time.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Wildlife Bio/Mgt
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1500 month
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, 2 writing
samples(general & technical), 3 letters of reference.
Additional Information:
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC
20036-2001
Phone: 202-797-8600
Fax: 202-232-7203
Website: www.tlpj.org
Contact Person: Ms. Adele P. Kimmel, Staff Attorney
Organization Description: Trial Lawyers for Public Justice is a national public
interest law firm dedicated to using trial lawyer's skill and resources to
advance the public good. TLPJ specializes in precedent setting and socially
significant individual and class action litigation. Through creative litigation,
public education and innovative work with the broader public interest community
they develop and prosecute cutting edge cases in a variety of areas.
Internship: Interns have the opportunity to work closely with staff attorneys
performing research and writing on major impact litigation. Interns must have
completed their second year of law school. Interns are encouraged to obtain
outside funding but a stipend is possible depending on TLPJ's annual budget.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other: Impact Litigation
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Depend on budget
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September
Spring: January
Summer: January
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample and list
of two references.
Additional Information: Website: www.TLPJ.ORG
Trout Unlimited
1500 Wilson Blvd
Suite 310
Arlington, VA
22209
Phone: 703-284-9410
Fax:
Website: www.tu.org
Contact Person: Internships
Organization Description: Trout Unlimited is America's leading coldwater
fisheries conservation organization. TU's 85,000 members are dedicated to the
conservation, protection, and restoration of North America's trout, salmon and
their watersheds.
Internship: Public Policy students work with TU's Director of Government Affairs
on launching grassroots lobbying campaigns, and fighting or advocating
legislation on Capitol Hill. Interested interns are encouraged to contact TU to
see what may be available at any time.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $1000 per month
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, Writing Samples, Cover Letter.
Additional Information: Website: www.tu.org No phone inquiries.
U.S. Attorney's Office
555 4th Steet, NW
Room 5814
Washington, DC
20530
Phone: 202-616-0866
Fax: 202-307-3569
Website:
Contact Person: Ms. Cheryl Simms, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes federal crimes
and represents the government in certain civil actions.
Internship: The office offers internships for law students and undergraduates
assisting staff attorneys with case preparation and legal research and writing.
School year interns must work at least 16 hours per week summer interns are full
time.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: May
Spring: September
Summer: February
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and transcript.
Additional Information:
U.S. Board of Veterans Appeals
810 Vermont Avenue, NW-011W
Washington, DC
20420
Phone: 202-565-6084
Fax:
Website: www.va.gov
Contact Person: Mr. Kevin Taugher, CHief of Personnel
Organization Description: The Board of Veteran's Appeals issues appellate
decisions in cases involving veteran's benefits and other matters within its
jurisdiction.
Internship: Summer law clerks conduct research and draft tentative decisions for
veteran's law judges.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other: Prefer second year students
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February 15
Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Samples
Additional Information:
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
800 North Capitol Street, MW
Suite 790
Washington, DC
20002
Phone: 202-523-3240
Fax: 202-523-5020
Website: www.uscirf.gov
Contact Person: Ms. Danielle Simms, Internship Program
Organization Description: The USCIRF is a Commission established by Congress to
investigate and report violations of religious freedom throughout the world.
Internship: Interns work in a variety of departments on part-time basis.
Departments include communications, immigration law, policy and outreach.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and references.
Additional Information:
U.S. Corporation for National Service
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20525
Phone: 202-606-5000
Fax: 202-565-2787
Website: www.nationalservice.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Corporation for National Service is a federal
government corporation whose mission is to engage Americans of all backgrounds
in service that addresses the nation's education, public safety, environmental
and other human needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results and to
encourage Americans to engage in such service.
Internship: The internship program is designed to give both undergraduates and
graduate students the opportunity to engage in substantive research projects or
special events coordination. Internships are available in a number offices
within the Corporation, including the Office of General Counsel, and the Office
of Congressional Relations.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Education, Social Work
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: 2 months prior
Spring: 2 months prior
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter indicating office of interest.
Additional Information: A variety of other majors may be utilized in internships
with this agency. Contact 202-606-5000 for more information.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the
District of Columbia Circuit, Legal Division
333 Constitution Ave NW
Room 3439
Washington, DC
20001
Phone: 202-216-7500
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Ms Gail Reizenstein Haven, Assistant Director
Organization Description: The DC Circuit's Legal Division is the court's central
legal staff. The experienced staff attorneys perform legal research and prepare
legal memoranda for disposition by three judge panels of the court on motions
(dispositive and contested nondispositive) emergencies, and appeals decided on
the briefs alone (without oral argument). These functions are separate and
distinct from those of the judges' individual law clerks.
Internship: Highly selective group of "alumna" who have served as interns, both
during the summer and the school year. Usually interns have completed a minimum
of one year of law school, with impeccable credentials. Interns are given a
caseload and prepare and present legal memoranda to the three judge panel.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: All matters which could go before a federal court of appeals
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume. Transcript, writing sample, and
references at interview time.
Additional Information:
U.S. Department of Commerce
24th and Constitution Avenue NW
Room 5875
Washington, DC
20230
Phone: 202-282-0490
Fax:
Website: www.ogc.doc.gov
Contact Person: Mr. Ivan Grimes, Program and Management Analyst
Organization Description: The Office of General Counsel represents the
Department's eight bureaus. The office's summer program offers law students an
outstanding legal experience .
Internship: Internships are available in the following offices: Counsel for
International Commerce, Counsel for Import Administration, Counsel for
Regulation and Legislation, Counsel for NOAA, and other department offices.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: January 15
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.
Additional Information:
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of General Counsel
1600 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC
20301-1600
Phone:
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Ms. Kimberly M. Guy, Legal Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Office of the General Counsel is the chief legal
office in DOD. The Office is responsible for advising high level policy makers
in the Office of Secretary of Defense. The issues considered by the office
involve virtually all areas of the law, with particular focus on international
relations, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, environmental law, property
law, labor-management relations, security and intelligence.
Internship: Interns are given considerable responsibility and flexibility in
their assignments. There are substantial opportunities to enhance research and
drafting skills by working in close association with staff attorneys. Interns
assist in drafting legislation, regulations, congressional testimony, litigation
materials and legal opinions.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 500 week
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: November/January
Application Materials: Cover letter, Form 612, Resume, Transcript, and Writing
Sample.
Additional Information:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of the General Counsel
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC
20202-2110
Phone: 202-401-6000
Fax: 302-205-2689
Website: www.ed.gov/offices
Contact Person: Mr. Robert Wexler, Acting Chief of Staff
Organization Description: The Department assists State and local Governments in
the effort to improve the quality of education at all levels and to promote
equal access to education. To accomplish these goals, the Department establishes
policies related to Federal financial aid programs, conducts extensive
educational research, disseminates its findings, identifies major issues and
problems in education, and enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination
in programming and funding.
Internship: First and Second year law students are hired for the summer intern
program. Interns may be assigned to work with one or more of the divisions in
the office. This exposes the intern to a variety of legal and program areas of
the General Counsel's work. Assignments will often involve researching a legal
issue and writing a memorandum to a client or to a staff attorney. It may also
involve brief writing, conducting discovery, or attending oral arguments.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $650 week summer only
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: April
Spring: October
Summer: November
Application Materials: Cover letter, Resume or OF-612, Law School Transcript and
writing samples.
Additional Information: The Office of the General Counsel provides the legal
services necessary for the Department to fulfill its mission. The General
Counsel serves as the principal adviser to the Secretary on all legal matters
affecting Departmental programs and activities. Principal responsibilities
include: drafting all dept. legislation and communicating the Dept's official
position on legislative proposals to the Congress, providing legal services for
the Dept's personnel, ethics, and grants.
U.S. Department of Education-Office of Hearings and Appeals
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC
20202-4533
Phone: 202-619-9700
Fax: 202-619-9726
Website: www.ed-oha.org
Contact Person: Mr Frank J. Furey, Director
Organization Description: OHA is comprised of the Office of Administrative Law
Judges, the Office of Higher Education Appeals, and the Civil Rights Reviewing
Authority. OHA constitutes the quasi-judicial arm of the US Dept of Education in
cases involving civil rights, student financial assistance, audit/recovery of
funds, Additionally, the OHA has jurisdiction over salary overpayment cases
involving U.S. DOE employees. Their mission is to provide an independent forum
for the fair, impartial, equitable, and timely resolution of disputes involving
them & federal funds.
Internship: The intern will research and draft decisions and orders for the
Administrative Law Judge and the Administrative Judges who comprise the OHA
judicial staff. During the summer, interns are asked to commit to 24-40 hours
per week. Interns have the opportunity to be involved with every aspect of the
adjudicative process. There are also many administrative projects to assist
with. These include the cataloging of OHA's cases for the docketing system, the
updating of a unified subject-matter case index, and the scanning/archiving of
older case files.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, updated resume, writing sample. 171-Form is
optional.
Additional Information: Decisions on interns are usually made by April or May.
Internships may be taken for academic credit. Since initiating the program over
two years ago, OHA has had sixteen interns and the experience has been very
positive for both sides.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of General Counsel Honors Intern Program
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC
20410
Phone: 202-708-0290
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: , Legal Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Department of HUD is responsible for administering
all federal housing and urban development programs. The Office of General
Counsel provides legal opinions, advice and services with respect to all
department programs. The office develops all HUD regulations and assists in the
development of new programs and policies.
Internship: The honors program serves as the primary recruitment program for new
attorneys. Approximately, 6-12 internships are awarded annually. The internships
are one year in duration in which the interns may be placed in the headquarters
office or in field offices nationwide. Upon conclusion of the year internship,
interns are eligible for conversion to full time government attorney status.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 650 week
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: November/February
Application Materials: SF-171, Honors application, transcript, writing sample.
Additional Information:
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil
Division
PO Box 14660
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC
20044-4660
Phone: 202-307-0261
Fax: 202-514-7968
Website: www.usdoj.gov/civil
Contact Person: Ms. Meghan Killiany, Personnel Management Branch
Organization Description: The Civil Division represent the United States, its
departments and agencies, members of Congress and other federal employees in a
wide range of litigation that spans the spectrum of government activities. Each
year, the Division handles thousands of cases that involve billions of dollars
as well as raise significant policy and constitutional issues.
Internship: The Division hires approximately 60 volunteer interns during the
summer and approximately 20 in the spring and fall. Interns perform research,
draft motions and assist attorneys in all phases of trial preparation.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcript.
.Email to civil.personnel@usdoj.gov
Additional Information:
U.S. Department of State
2401 E Street, NW, 5th Floor
Recruitment Division, SA-1
Washington, DC
20522
Phone: 202-261-8888
Fax:
Website: www.careers.state.gov
Contact Person: Intern Coordinator
Organization Description: The Department of State is the international relations
arm of the U.S. Government. The Department is responsible for formulating,
implementing and supporting U.S. foreign policy .
Internship: The Department offers both domestic and overseas internships to
undergraduate, graduate and law students. Interns learn first hand about foreign
affairs and are exposed to the challenging work of the Foreign Service. Some
interns may write reports on human rights issues or assist in trade
negotiations. Others may perform research on economic or environmental issues.
Legal interns work directly with the Office of General Counsel.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: March
Spring: July
Summer: November
Application Materials: Apply on line see
http://www.careers.state.gov/apply/student_internships.html
Additional Information:
U.S. Federal Labor Relations Authority
607 14th Street NW
Suite 430
Washington, DC
20424
Phone:
Fax:
Website: www.flra.gov
Contact Person: Legal Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Federal Labor Relations Authority administers the
labor-management relations statute and program throughout the Federal
government. It is headquartered in Washington, DC with regional office in
metropolitan areas throughout the United States: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO;
Boston, MA; Chicago IL; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC. Most
of the professional staff are either Attorneys or Labor Relations Specialists.
Internship: FLRA provides limited opportunities for part-time law clerk trainee
positions for law school students. They hire as their work needs and budget
allow . When these conditions are favorable, the agency can employ interns
throughout the year. FLRA offers both paid and unpaid opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to perform legal research and analysis and to communicate
clearly and concisely are necessary. School curriculum and work experience in
federal or public sector labor relations are desirable, but not necessary.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $13/hour when available
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume with references, a current telephone number, copy
of law school transcript, and the times available.
Additional Information:
U.S. National Endowment for the Arts
Office of General Counsel
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 518
Washington, DC
20506
Phone: 202-682-4518
Fax: 202-682-5572
Website: http://arts.endow.gov
Contact Person: , Legal Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The General Counsel's Office is responsible for
providing legal advice to the endowment and responding to the day to day legal
issues that arise within the agency.
Internship: Interns work closely with the counsel staff and with other Endowment
staff particularly Congressional Liaison, Public Affairs and program offices.
Tasks range from traditional legal research to researching and gathering
materials for litigation, to assisting with the drafting of regulations, to
working on legislative issues and preparing fact sheets on particular grant
projects. Undergrads interested in other Endowment offices should apply to the
Office of Human Resources, National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20506. Contact: Anita Green.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, writing sample and transcript.
Additional Information: All internship decisions are made on a rolling basis.
This office only accepts law students. website: http://arts.endow.gov
U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20506
Phone: 202-606-8400
Fax:
Website: www.neh.gov
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The Endowment seeks to enrich American life by
promoting knowledge of human history, thought and culture throughout the nation.
The endowment does this by providing grants for high quality humanities projects
to institutions such as museums, archives, colleges, public radio and television
stations and scholars.
Internship: The summer interns program provides under graduate students with the
opportunity to observe close hand how a federal grant-making agency does
business . Fellows are assigned to one office of the agency to assist in daily
work and to undertake a special project.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: 4,000 summer
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: February
Application Materials: Application form, transcript and essay.
Additional Information:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the General Counsel
11555 Rockville Pike
Mail Stop 0-15 D21
Rockville, MD
20852
Phone: 301-415-1740
Fax: 301-415-3725
Website: www.nrc.gov
Contact Person: Mr. Stephen G. Burns, Deputy General Counsel
Organization Description: The NRC licenses and regulates the use of radioactive
materials in electrical power, industrial, medical, academic and research
applications. It also regulates the disposal of nuclear waste.
Internship: The Office of General Counsel offers internships for law students
working directly under the supervision of staff attorneys. Students work
directly with matters pending before the commission including nuclear power
plant licensing, nuclear waste clean up, and enforcement of safety and
environmental standards.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Litigation
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: GS-7 (year 1) GS-9 (year 2)
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: January 15
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and writing sample. Email
Application to honorlaw@nrc.gov
Additional Information:
U.S. Public Interest Research Group
218 D Street, SE
Washington, DC
20003
Phone: 202-546-9707
Fax:
Website: www.uspirg.org
Contact Person: Mr. Rick Trilsch, Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: National lobbying and research office for state public
interest research groups. The PIRGs have been advocating and organizing for
public interest issues for 30 years. Among the issues they address are:
protecting public health and the environment, preserving our natural resources,
alerting consumers to scams and rip-offs and working to make our government more
accountable to the public.
Internship: Interns work one on one with full time advocates drafting reports,
attending hearings and meetings, and researching legislative and regulatory
policy. Interns also receive exposure to advocacy and lobbying.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter. For more information email
internships@pirg.org
Additional Information:
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
6432 General Green Way
Alexandria, VA
22312
Phone: 202-942-4069
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Attorney Recruitment Coordinator
Organization Description: The SEC is a law enforcement and regulation agency.
Although the Commission is a small agency by government standards its impact is
large. SEC has a dynamic work force of more than 2700 people dedicated to
keeping a watchful eye over the nation's securities markets and administering
and enforcing federal securities laws.
Internship: Each year the SEC has a limited number of paid and unpaid positions
available which offer students a challenging work and learning experience which
the agency hopes will develop their interest in the Commission's activities and
serve as a stimulus toward permanent employment. Positions available include
Summer Law Student Positions, Student Observer Program, and the Summer Honors
Program. There are also positions available in the 11 field offices. Please
contact the address listed above for full details.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: February 8
Spring:
Summer:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, law school transcript, 5-10 page
writing sample, names and addresses of 3 references.
Additional Information: Each position has separate application procedures.
Request their application packet which includes "Legal Opportunities at SEC".
United States Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC
20062
Phone: 202-463-5391
Fax:
Website: www.uschamber.org
Contact Person: Fellowship Coordinator-Human Resources
Organization Description: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest
business federation, representing an underlying membership of more than three
million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region. At home
and abroad they champion the principles of private enterprise. But more than
that The U. S. Chamber has the legislative expertise, grassroots member action,
and communications network necessary to ensure that those principles become
public policy.
Internship: The Chamber offers a wide variety or internship opportunities on a
year-round basis. Internships offer meaningful work experiences designed to meet
the academic and career goals of the intern. All internships are unpaid. The
Chamber's internship program offers opportunities in the following area areas:
Accounting, Art, Broadcast, Congressional Affairs, Domestic Policy, Grassroots
Action, Human Resources, Magazine Marketing, Media Relations, Membership,
Planning and Marketing, and Publishing. Applicants must be in their junior or
senior year of college or enrolled in graduate programs.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: May 31
Spring: November 30
Summer: March 30
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, academic letter of
recommendation, and application.
Additional Information: The Chamber will pay the intern $4.50 per day to help
with travel expenses.
United States-China Business Council
1818 N Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-429-0340
Fax: 202-775-2476
Website: www.uschina.org
Contact Person: Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: The U.S.-China Business Council is a private,
non-profit non-partisan membership association of U.S. business and professional
firms doing business in and investing in the People's Republic of China.
Established in 1973, the Council provides tailored business advice to members,
publishes a bimonthly journal, The China Business Review, conducts programs and
undertakes policy work in both the United States and China.
Internship: Internships are most often available (a) in economic, business and
trade policy research supporting member requests for information and advice and
(b) in legislative affairs, monitoring and reporting to the membership on
legislative developments in Congress. Occasionally, the Programs staff offers an
internship to help plan and conduct Council programs.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Int'l Relations, Bus
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: Limited stipend.
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Apply by sending resume, writing sample and cover letter.
Additional Information: See www.uschina.org for updated information and
application requirements.
Vietnam Veterans of America
8605 Cameron Street
Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD
20910
Phone: 301-585-4000
Fax:
Website: www.vva.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Vietnam Veterans of American is a non-profit veterans
service organization.
Internship: Internships are available for students under the supervision of the
attorney or government relations professional.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: June 1
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume
Additional Information:
Violence Policy Center
1730 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Suite 1014
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-822-8200
Fax: 202-822-8205
Website: www.vpc.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: VPC is a national nonprofit educational foundation
that conducts research on firearms violence in the United States. VPC works to
develop violence-reduction policies and proposals. They also explore the
firearms debate in America through research on firearms violence, its effects,
and alternative approaches to decrease it.
Internship: Three month intern programs are available . Full time positions (30
hrs per week) are preferred. This program is open to undergraduate, graduate,
and law students and almost always has openings. Strong research and writing
skills are necessary as well as an ability to work independently. Part time
interns are unpaid. $200 per week is available for full time interns. All intern
contributions to publications are cited.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $200/wk for fulltime intern
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Send cover letter and resume.
Additional Information:
Voices on the Border
3321 12th Street NE
Washington, DC
20017
Phone: 202-529-2912
Fax:
Website: www.votb.org
Contact Person: Mr. Thomas Hughes, Executive Director
Organization Description: VOTB supports sustainable and equitable development in
El Salvador through long term community partnerships.
Internship: Interns work directly with the Executive Director on major projects,
interns are given a great deal of flexibility and autonomy. Law students
advocate for social justice in marginalized communities in El Salvador.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.
Additional Information:
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
1828 L Street
Suite 1050
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-452-0650
Fax: 202-223-5364
Website: www.washingtoninstitute.org
Contact Person: , Internship Coordinator
Organization Description: Founded in 1985, The Washington Institute for Near
East Policy is a public educational foundation dedicated to scholarly research
and informed debate on U.S. interests in the Middle East. Through a
comprehensive program of research, seminars, conferences, publications, and
study tours to the Middle East, The Washington Institute provides policymakers,
diplomats, and journalists with fresh thinking and "new ideas" to promote peace,
security, and stability in one of the world's most volatile regions.
Internship: The Institute offers both Research Assistantships for graduate
students and research and development internships for undergraduates. Research
interns provide administrative and research support for Institute staff.
Development interns work in fundraising and non-profit management.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Foreign Policy Analysis
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Mid-East Affairs
Stipend:
Stipend Amount: Stipend for Graduate Students
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: March 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and 2 letters of recommendation.
Additional Information:
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
1200 U Street, NW
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-872-1494
Fax:
Website: www.legalclinic.org
Contact Person: Ms Amber Harding, Staff Attorney
Organization Description: The Legal Clinic provides direct individual
representation to homeless clients in a variety of public benefits, shelter,
public housing, and other civil matters. Representation is provided primarily by
their network of over 200 volunteer attorneys through intake at shelters, soup
kitchens, and day programs. The Legal Clinic also engages in systemic advocacy
including coalition building, community organizing and class action litigation.
Internship: Interns work along with the staff in providing direct representation
to homeless individuals and families and in supporting their volunteers. Interns
have participated in some of the Legal Clinic's coalition and community work and
class action litigation. Interns must have completed at least one year of law
school.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education: X
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions: X
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume with cover letter describing interest.
Additional Information:
Whitman-Walker Clinic , Legal Services Department
1701 14th Street NW
Washington, DC
20009
Phone: 202-939-7627
Fax: 202-939-7651
Website: www.wwc.org
Contact Person: Mr. Todd Pilcher, Senior Managing Attorney
Organization Description: The Legal Services Department, part of the oldest and
largest community-based AIDS services agency in Washington, DC, provides free
legal services for people with AIDS or HIV disease. They assist with public
benefits, insurance, discrimination, estate planning, immigration, and child
custody.
Internship: Legal Interns provide direct representation and referral to pro bono
attorneys. Law students intern under the direct supervision of staff attorneys.
Interns assist with the following : client interviews, drafting legal memoranda,
departmental publications, and general administrative tasks.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Mid -August
Spring: Mid-October
Summer: Mid-September
Application Materials: Resume, References, and a writing sample.
Additional Information:
Witness For Peace
3628 12th Street NE
First Floor
Washington, DC
20017
Phone: 202-547-6112
Fax: 202-547-6103
Website: www.witnessforpeace.org
Contact Person: Internship Program
Organization Description: Witness for Peace is a grassroots, politically
independent, non-profit, human rights and economic justice organization
dedicated to the principals of non-violence. Its mission is to change those
United States foreign and economic policies that contribute to poverty and
oppression in Latin America.
Internship: Interns may work with development of databases of activists, working
on campaigns, researching fundraising opportunities, researching and writing for
newsletters, and updating educational materials.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education: X
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Women Empowered Against Violence
1111 16th Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC
20036
Phone: 202-452-9550
Fax: 202-452-8255
Website: www.weaveincorp.org
Contact Person: Ms. Ashley Stingle, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
Organization Description: Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) provides free
or low cost legal services to victims of domestic violence, largely consisting
of direct representation for restraining order hearings, divorce, and custody
proceedings.
Internship: Legal intern directly assists the attorneys on staff. The duties
consist of interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing court documents,
gathering evidence, attending hearings, conducting legal research and performing
general office duties.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research:
Legislative Research:
Program Research:
Government Relations:
Individual Representation: X
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate:
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 31
Spring: December 31
Summer: May 15
Application Materials: Resume, list of references, and short (10 pages or less)
writing sample.
Additional Information:
Women Work!
The National Network for Women's Employment
1625 K Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC
20006
Phone: 202-467-6346
Fax: 202-467-6346
Website: www.womenwork.org
Contact Person: Ms. Erin Mohan, Public Policy Director
Organization Description: Women Work! The National Network for Women's
Employment is a membership organization, rooted in the Displaced Homemakers
Movement, dedicated to empowering women from diverse backgrounds and assisting
them to achieve economic self-sufficiency through job readiness, education,
training, and employment. The Network is committed to on-going, comprehensive
public education to build awareness of the needs of and support for mid-life and
older displaced homemakers and other women entering, re-entering, and/or
training for the work force.
Internship: The internship will give the student an opportunity to be involved
in one or more education, employment, and training issues at both Congressional
and grassroots level. The student and the Senior Manager will identify the key
issue(s) the student will work on. The interns may be involved in some or all of
the following: coalitions, lobbying, coordinating grassroots activities, writing
legislative updates, analyzing legislation, commenting on regulations, writing a
guide for service providers on new laws, and gathering information from local
programs about the implementation of federal programs.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Lobbying: X
Legal Research:
Class Actions:
Community Organizing: X
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations:
Individual Representation:
Other: Coalition Building
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics: X
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other: Women's Studies
Stipend: X
Stipend Amount: $5.00 hour
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and writing sample.
Additional Information: Both full time (40 hours) and part time internships may
be available.
Women's Campaign Forum
734 15th Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC
20005
Phone: 202393-8164
Fax:
Website:
Contact Person: Ms. Tonya Batalska, Operations Manager
Organization Description: WCT proudly advocates for women's participation in
public life, educates women to be more effective political participants and
donates support to pro choice women candidates for public office.
Internship: In addition to providing administrative support, interns gain
exposure to all aspects of the organization and the political process. Interns
gain experience in Candidate Research, Communications, Foundation Research and
Writing and Event Planning.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research: X
Economic Research:
Citizen Education:
Lobbying:
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research: X
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other:
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates: X
Economics:
Law:
Policy Graduate: X
Other:
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 1
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter
Additional Information:
Women's Research & Education Institute
3300 North Fairfax Drive
SUite 218
Arlington, VA
22201
Phone:
Fax:
Website: www.wrei.org
Contact Person: Ms. Susan Scanlan, Fellowship Director
Organization Description: Currently the Women's Research and Education Institute
is accepting applications for the Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public
Policy Program. The Congressional Fellowship Program is an annual fellowship
program that places 7-10 graduate students in congressional offices and on
strategic committee staffs. The program is designed to encourage more effective
participation by women in the formulation of policy options that recognize the
rights of all people; promote activities that encourage the translation of
research into policy; raise awareness that national and international issues
concerning women are interdependent and increase the understanding that those
issues often defined as "women's issues" are in fact, "human issues" of
importance to both women and men. Students should request applications by
sending a self-addressed stamped, business size envelope. Orientation is in
January with assignments beginning in February and continuing through August. A
one week vacation is granted in mid-semester (April-May). Students must already
be enrolled in a graduate program or recently graduated from an MA or PhD
program at an American University to apply. Fellows work 35hr/week.
Experiences Offered
Regulatory Research:
Economic Research: X
Citizen Education:
Lobbying: X
Legal Research: X
Class Actions:
Community Organizing:
Policy Research: X
Legislative Research: X
Program Research:
Government Relations: X
Individual Representation:
Other: Congressional Relations
Academic Majors:
Undergraduates:
Economics:
Law: X
Policy Graduate: X
Other: All majors accepted
Stipend:
Stipend Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April1
Application Materials: One original and three copies of the application and
supporting materials. See www.wrei.org/employment.htm
Additional Information: