Spring 2027 Liberty and National Security Undergraduate Internship

About the role

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. Its work spans voting rights, campaign finance reform, ending mass incarceration, and preserving constitutional protections in national security policies. The Center combines rigorous research, innovative policy development, and advocacy in Congress, the states, the courts, and the court of public opinion. This internship is in‑person at the New York City office and is open to undergraduate students for the Spring 2027 semester, with a duration of the Spring Semester 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Liberty and National Security Program issues such as surveillance, artificial intelligence, religious and racial profiling, ideological targeting, and counter‑terrorism initiatives.
• Track relevant legislation and court cases.
• Copy‑edit and cite‑check research papers, blogs, op‑eds, or other materials.
• Assist with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists.
• Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
• Perform general administrative, research, and clerical tasks including filing, photocopying, answering phones, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence, assisting with travel arrangements and expense reports, and covering the reception desk.

Qualifications

• Independent self‑starter; reliable; detail‑oriented; energetic; punctual; highly organized.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Passion for the Brennan Center’s issues.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is a must.
• Open to evolving responsibilities.

If you're uncertain about meeting 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Pay

$18.40 per hour. Note: The Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships; if a school does not allow a paid internship, the position will be unpaid.

Schedule

Approximately 10‑20 hours per week.