Summer 2026 Law and Policy Intern, Vera Louisiana
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 25
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the team:
The Law & PolicyIntern willprovidea wide range of support for our ongoing projectsincluding advancing prosecution reform jail population reduction increasinginvestment in thriving communities andin multiple parishes and at the state legislature. The Law & PolicyIntern will besupervised primarily by theSenior Program Associateand will complete a variety of projects withother staff. This internship willprovide an opportunity for the internto gainknowledge and experience in research writing advocacy local and stategovernment relations and criminal legal systems in New Orleans and otherparts of Louisiana.The intern should be available to work upto35 hours per week during theSummermonthsfromthe New Orleans office.
The Law & PolicyIntern will learnto:
- Conduct policy & legal research related to incarceration rates and budgets
- Support advocacy efforts by drafting memos summaries and written materials for internal and external stakeholders
- Navigate local andstategovernment processes including engagement with parish level systems and the LA State legislature
- Analyze and understand criminal legal systems in New Orleans and across the state with attention to how policy decisions impact communities
About the role:
Research and analysis
- Conduct legal research and writing
- Review organize and analyze public records
- Observe criminal and magistrate court proceedings and City Councilmeetings and budget hearings
Partnership support
- Attend coalition and partner organization meetings
Advocacy
- Prepare for and engage in public policy advocacy
Administrative
- Provide support for planned events and other related responsibilities that may arise
What qualifications are we looking for
Required:
- Currently enrolled in law school or post-graduate policy program
- Interest in a nonprofit career particularly incriminal justice relatedpolicy reformand advocacy
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Residence in or ability to be present in Louisiana for duration of internship
Preferred:
- Demonstrated connection to Louisiana New Orleans or the Deep South
- Willingness to travel to Baton Rouge on occasion
Technical knowledge helpful for this role:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Location:
Please note this role will report to our New Orleans LA office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month.
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institutes total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay generous paid time off a comprehensive health insurance plan student loan repayment benefits professional development training opportunities and up to $2000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work employer-funded retirement plan and flexible time.To learn more about Veras benefits offeringsclick here.
Application Process:
Applications may also be faxed to:
ATTN: People Place and Culture / Summer 2026 - Law and Policy Intern Vera Louisiana
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St Suite 4-2A Brooklyn NY 11232
Fax:
Please use only one method (online mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Vera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race color creed national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation military status prior record of arrest or conviction citizenship status current employment status or caregiver status.
Vera works to advance justice particularly racial justice in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences includingwith regard toeducational background and justice system contact and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
For more information about Vera please visit.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Vera works closely with government and civic leaders to urgently build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen…
