Spring 2027 Legal Policy Extern

Overview

The organization is seeking two spring legal policy externs to support its U.S. Policy and Advocacy work. Externs will contribute to projects related to legislative tracking, legal and factual research, legal and legislative analysis, and advocacy. Participation may include state or federal focused projects—candidates should indicate their preference in application materials.

This is a full-time or part-time externship for the spring semester, completed for law school class credit. The externship can be remote or based in the organization’s New York City or Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

Spring Legal Policy Externs may support work including:

• Monitoring, tracking, and conducting legal analyses of state and federal statutes and regulations
• Conducting legal and factual research related to federal and state legislation
• Conducting legal and factual research related to state and federal advocacy strategies and theories
• Drafting memos to develop and carry out legislative and advocacy goals
• Participating in meetings with attorneys, clients, co-counsel, and coalition partners
• Contributing to strategic thinking and the organization’s policy advocacy approach

Requirements

• Second- or third-year U.S. law student
• Interest in reproductive health, rights, and justice; gender justice; and/or other public interest issues
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive equity work and incorporating inclusive equitable principles into legal, programmatic, and partnership work
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners

Compensation & Benefits

• Externs are not eligible for compensation.
• The externship must be completed for law school credit or external funding.

Location

• Remote, or based in New York City or Washington, DC

Application Information

Applicants must submit the following materials as attachments:

• Resume
• Cover letter (discuss qualifications, interest in reproductive rights, and perspectives/experiences relevant to the organization’s work; indicate whether you prefer to focus on state policy, federal policy, or either)
• Two references (name, organizational affiliation, title, and contact information)
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample

Priority deadline for applications: October 13, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Visa Sponsorship / Work Authorization

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by the organization.