Legislative Intern (Fall 2025)
Legislative Intern (Fall 2025)
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Position:Legislative Intern Fall 2025
Location: Washington D.C. 20006
Department:Office of Government Relations & Public Affairs (GRPA)
Employment Status: Part-Time Unpaid Hybrid DC-Metro Area Only
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (GRPA)
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) established by Congress in 1974 is the nations largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income individuals. We currently support 130 nonprofit legal aid organizations throughout the nation. LSCs mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.
The Office of Government Relations & Public Affairs (GRPA) leads LSCs communication with Congress the Executive Branch the media and the public. GRPAs work is vital in securing funding and shaping public understanding of civil legal aid and its impact on low-income communities.
This position is based in Washington DC and will require working from an office in DC in accordance with LSCs hybrid work model. The successful candidate must live in the DC metropolitan area for the duration of the internship. This position will predominantly be performed in person; however there will be potential for remote work up to 60% of your weekly work hours depending on the candidates schedule.
WHY JOIN US
Please note: Due to the current funding environment and broader political shifts impacting our resources weve had to make the difficult decision to pause all paid internships until further notice.
However we remain deeply committed to supporting emerging professionals through unpaid educational internships that deliver real-world experience professional development and connections in the legal and nonprofit sectors. If applicable were happy to provide documentation to support academic credit.
While this internship is unpaid heres youll gain:
- Real-world exposure to legislative affairs work
- Direct insight into the federal appropriations process
- Opportunities to develop strong writing and research samples
- One-on-one mentorship and collaboration with a passionate mission-driven team
- Letters of recommendation and professional networking for top performers
The internship is expected to run from September through December 2025 with interns working between 20 to 25 hours per week on a part-time basis.
WHAT YOULL LEARN & DO:
This internship offers a valuableopportunity to explore the intersection of legislative affairs public policy and strategic communication within a nonprofit legal organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Track legislation and monitor congressional activity
- Conduct research and draft materials for congressional staff and LSC publications
- Support preparation for congressional meetings
- Respond to inquiries from members of Congress or their staff
- Update contact databases and internal records
- Assist with other research and special projects as assigned
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
We are accepting applications from current undergraduate graduate and law students as well as recent graduates of post-secondary institutions.
The ideal applicant must be:
- Independent reliable and interested in public service or policy
- Strong in research writing and communication
- Organized detail-oriented and proactive
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply visit Please submit:
- A current rsum
- A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship and how your goals align with LSCs mission
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. If you need accommodations during the application process email.
OUR COMMITMENT:
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a sense of connection and purpose. We believe our differences drive excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole self to work. Together we are building a community grounded in openness and trustone that provides opportunities for all team members to grow thrive and contribute toward advancing LSCs mission.
LSC is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
