Legal Internship

The NRF is now accepting applications for legal internships. Legal interns will be supervised by the Director of Litigation and Policy and will work to help manage our litigation portfolio, analyze legislative measures, work on new case development, and generally support the broader team.

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Conduct legal research and analysis to develop theories supporting new litigation or projects

• Help coordinate internal and external communications regarding litigation

• Draft legal memoranda; draft and review education and advocacy materials

• Other duties to support the Director, the Litigation & Policy department, and the broader team as needed

Qualifications and Skills  

• Must be a rising 2L or 3L at an accredited law school or be in an MPP/MPA program and have completed at least one year.

• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills

• Demonstrated interest in redistricting, voting rights, or election law

• Available for full-time for at least eight weeks (summer) or at least 15-20 hours per week (semester)

Applicant should provide: 

• a cover letter

• a current resume

• a writing sample

Application Process

To apply for a position at the National Redistricting Foundation, please submit any required materials listed in the job description to jobs@redistrictingfoundation.org. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Manager” and put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Fall, spring, and summer internships are available. Please indicate in your application the semester you are interested in interning for, and if you prefer to intern for credit and/or have access to stipends for public interest work from your school.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy

The NRF is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country. The NRF prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the NRF, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a NRF employee. The NRF is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.