NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.

About the Company

LDF is the nation’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. Since its founding under the leadership of Thurgood Marshall in 1940, LDF has been committed to transforming this nation’s promise of racial equity and justice into reality for all Americans. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans.

Working in the areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation, we seek to diminish the role of race in the criminal justice system; increase fairness and participation in all aspects of economic life; increase equity in education; and achieve full civic engagement and participation in the democratic process for all Americans.

We use litigation, advocacy, educational outreach, monitoring of federal and state government activity, coalition building, and policy research to achieve our goals. Additionally, through our scholarship, fellowship, and internship programs, we help students attend and graduate from many of the nation’s best institutions of higher education.

"The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund is simply the best civil rights law firm in American history." - President Obama

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Company Name

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.

Job Title

Intern, Policy

Job Description

**Job title:** Intern, Policy (Law School or Graduate Student) **Role Summary:** Support the policy team in advancing LDF’s criminal justice, economic justice, education equity, and political participation goals. Conduct research, draft policy documents, track legislation, and engage with coalition partners and lawmakers while demonstrating a commitment to racial justice. **Expectations:** - Law school or graduate students only. - Full‑time summer internship (≥10 weeks) or part‑time Spring/Fall internship (≥15 hrs/week). - Provide scholarship, institutional funding, course credit, or fulfill pro‑bono hour requirements. - Maintain proactive communication, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct legal, legislative, and policy research. - Track and analyze legislative hearings and developments. - Draft memos, letters, testimony, and administrative comments. - Attend and assist with meetings with coalition partners and law‑making bodies. **Required Skills:** - Strong legal research and analytical abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Proactive, collaborative, and self‑motivated approach. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Current enrollment in law school or graduate program. - No specific certification required. - Proof of funding or credit arrangement for internship participation.

New york, United states

Hybrid

Fresher

12-02-2026