Intern

The Lawfare Institute—publisher of information and insight at the intersection of national security, law, and policy—is now accepting Fall 2024 internship applications. The selected candidate will have the option of working remotely or in a hybrid model based in Washington, D.C. Applications for this internship will be accepted on a rolling basis. The application period will close on Aug. 4, 2024.

Lawfare will pay the selected intern $17.50 per hour. Full time applicants (those who can commit to 35 - 40 hours per week during regular business hours roughly 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET) are preferred. Part-time candidates—who can also work during regular business hours—will be considered. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are applying for a full-time or part-time position. The Fall 2024 internship at Lawfare will run from Sept. 3, 2024, to Jan. 3, 2025, though start and end dates are flexible.

Responsibilities

Writing

• Work with Associate Editors to monitor national security and foreign policy developments;
• Write “Today on Lawfare,” a compilation of Lawfare’s coverage of national security and legal news, 4-5 times per week;
• Work with the Associate Editors to co-write a deep-dive analytical piece on a relevant national security law and policy issue;
• Write “The Week that Was,” a weekly piece that provides a guide to the week’s Lawfare publications.

Research

• Provide research support to the Lawfare editorial team and management as needed.

Website Maintenance

• Tag and categorize Lawfare posts
• Track relevant congressional hearings
• Track and add relevant events to the Events Calendar
• Assist Associate Editors with the production of the Lawfare Podcast, Lawfare Live, and other programs.

Qualifications

Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates are also welcome. 

Our most successful interns have strong writing, analytical, and research skills, as well as excellent verbal and organizational skills—preferably demonstrated through prior independent research or previous experience as a research assistant.

Application Process

Please submit an email to applications@lawfaremedia.org with the subject line [INTERN APPLICATION: your name] that contains these two items—and only these two items—within a single document:

• A resume that shows the experience and education requested above
• A cover letter that explains how you plan to apply your skills and experiences to Lawfare. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Also please indicate whether you are a full-time or part-time applicant. 

If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to provide two professional references. Failing to follow these instructions will result in your application not being considered.