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ACLU of New Jersey

Policy Intern

Newark, NJ · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Policy Intern Summer 2025 Newark, NJ (Hybrid) The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey ... political, legal, cultural -- to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society.

ACLU of New Jersey

Policy Intern

Newark, NJ

$15.75 - $21/hr

Policy Intern Summer 2025 Newark, NJ (Hybrid) The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey ... political, legal, cultural -- to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society.

Center For Disability & Elder Law

Policy Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

CDEL POLICY INTERN Description The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. CDEL's clients-individuals often ...

ACLU of New Jersey

Policy Intern

Newark, NJ · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Policy Intern Summer 2025 Location Newark, NJ (Hybrid) Department Policy Department Deadline date ... legal, cultural - to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society. You can learn ...

Center For Disability & Elder Law

Policy Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

CDEL POLICY INTERN Description The Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. CDEL's clients-individuals often ...

ACLU of Georgia

Policy Internship

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

August 14, 2026 ACLU of Georgia welcomes interns each spring, summer, and fall across legal, policy ... Individual schedules will be arranged with intern supervisors. All applicants must complete this ...

United Woundcare Institute

Legal Intern

Naperville, IL · Remote

As a legal intern, you will work closely with our general counsel and compliance officer and gain hands-on experience in health law and policy. This is an excellent opportunity for a first or second ...

TDS Telecom

Intern-Legal

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$20/hr

Intern Resources: As an intern at TDS, you'll have the opportunity to partner with seasoned ... Review and suggest improvements to the company's legal processes, procedures and policies; and

TDS Telecom

Intern-Legal

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$20/hr

Intern Resources: As an intern at TDS, you'll have the opportunity to partner with seasoned ... Review and suggest improvements to the company's legal processes, procedures and policies; and

TDS Telecom

Intern-Legal

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$20/hr

Intern Resources: As an intern at TDS, you'll have the opportunity to partner with seasoned ... Review and suggest improvements to the company's legal processes, procedures and policies; and

Bay Area Air District

Legal Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

The Air District is accepting applications for the position of Legal Intern in the Legal Office ... Assists attorneys in reviewing air quality regulations and policies. Monitors legal developments ...

ALMO CORP

Legal Intern

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

The Legal Intern will learn: * Legal (Contracts)Review and redline standard commercial agreements ... Gain working knowledge of core policies (Code of Conduct, AntiBribery/Corruption, Data Privacy ...

Almo Corporation

Legal Intern

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

The Legal Intern will learn: * Legal (Contracts)Review and redline standard commercial agreements ... Gain working knowledge of core policies (Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery/Corruption, Data Privacy ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal policy intern in the United States is $19.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal policy intern?

Legal Policy Interns are students or recent graduates who assist legal teams or policy departments in organizations, government agencies, or law firms. Their work typically involves researching laws and regulations, drafting policy documents, and supporting advocacy or compliance initiatives. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in legal analysis and policy development, often serving as a stepping stone to careers in law, public policy, or government. Interns may also attend meetings, contribute to reports, and help monitor legislative changes relevant to their organization's focus.

What types of projects and responsibilities can a legal policy intern expect to handle during their internship?

As a Legal Policy Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of projects such as conducting legal research, drafting policy briefs or memos, analyzing legislation or regulatory proposals, and assisting with the development of advocacy materials. Interns frequently collaborate with attorneys, policy analysts, and sometimes external stakeholders, gaining exposure to both legal and policy-making processes. This role often involves attending meetings, tracking relevant policy developments, and providing administrative support as needed, making it an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills and build professional connections in the legal and policy fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal policy intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Legal Policy Intern, you need a solid understanding of legal research, policy analysis, and strong written and verbal communication skills, often supported by coursework in law, public policy, or a related field. Familiarity with legal databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, and proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar document management systems, are typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively are standout soft skills in this position. These skills ensure accurate analysis, effective support for policy initiatives, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to complex legal projects.
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Policy Intern

ACLU of New Jersey

Newark, NJ • On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Full-time, Internship

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Job description

Policy Intern Summer 2025

Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student for our inaugural summer internship in our Policy department. This internship is full-time, 35 hours per week for ten weeks, from June through August. Interns can expect a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays being in-person in our Newark office.

Overview

For over 60 years, the ACLU-NJ has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair and equitable New Jersey for all. Our mission is to preserve, advance, and extend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every New Jerseyan by the state and federal constitutions in courts, in the legislature, and in our communities.

In every facet of our work, we strive to be anti-racist and are actively committed to advancing racial justice in the institutions of New Jersey, for the people of New Jersey. We aim to center the voices and lived experiences of those who historically have not been fully protected by government systems or laws.

Founded in 1960 and based in Newark, we are a non-partisan organization that operates on several fronts — political, legal, cultural — to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society. You can learn more about our strategic approach here.

At the ACLU-NJ, students have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of cutting-edge civil rights and liberties work on a variety of issues.

The ACLU-NJ is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail careers@aclu-nj.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Summer Policy Internship

The ACLU-NJ seeks a highly motivated college or graduate student for our inaugural Policy Internship. The Policy Intern is a temporary role which requires a 10-week commitment from June through August 2025 at an expected 35 hours per week. The office is on a hybrid work schedule- in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

The Policy Intern will work closely with the Policy and Legal departments to conduct research, interview New Jersey and National policy leaders, analyze pending state and local legislative or regulatory proposals that impact civil rights and liberties in New Jersey, and develop policy recommendations for key campaigns related to reproductive freedom, economic justice, and immigrants' rights. Students will also have opportunities to participate in advocacy meetings and events involving clients, community partners and/or government officials.

Funding of up to $6,400 for undergraduate and $7,500 for graduate students is available for the period of the internship. Students who receive outside funding are eligible for a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU-NJ's funding amount for that term, if applicable.

How & When to Apply

All applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample of 5 pages or less. We invite applicants to include in their cover letter information about how their background and/or experiences could contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and advocacy work.

Deadline

We are currently accepting applications through May 9th for the Summer 2025 Policy Internship.

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