Summer 2026 DNC Civic Engagement & Voter Protection Legal Internship
Company: Democratic National Committee
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Summer 2026 DNC Civic Engagement & Voter Protection Internship
SECTION: JOB DESCRIPTION Welcome to the DNC Internship Application!
The DNC is accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Civic
Engagement and Voter Protection Legal Internship Program! Interning
at the DNC is a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate
future leaders to gain real-world, hands-on experience in
Democratic politics, deepen their understanding of the political
process, and prepare for future political opportunities. The
internship, specifically in the Civic Engagement and Voter
Protection Department, offers law students unparalleled access to
in-depth knowledge of our election laws and the chance to
contribute to the critical work of ensuring every voter can cast
their vote, have it count, and have fair elections. The program
will run from June 1, 2026, to August 7, 2026, and will be
conducted in a hybrid format. Interns based in the Washington, D.C.
area will have the opportunity to perform in-person work for the
DNC at the Democratic National Headquarters and DNC events. You
must be located in the United States to apply for this internship.
The DNC Internship Program provides a $3,000 stipend. Housing is
not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to
work 20 hours per week. The application deadline is March 6th,
2026. Department Summary: The mission of the Civic Engagement and
Voter Protection Department is to ensure every eligible voter can
cast a ballot and have that ballot count. We focus on a year-round,
long-term approach to expanding voting access and combating voter
suppression. This entails conducting research on voting rights and
election administration issues; organizing voter-protection
programming and events; and monitoring state compliance with
federal election laws, redistricting, and legal and legislative
developments at both the state and national levels that affect the
right to vote. Internship Responsibilities/Duties: Report directly
to the Deputy Director of Civic Engagement and Voter Protection
Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions; Conduct legal
research; Draft legal memoranda; Organize events; Assist the Civic
Engagement and Voter Protection team with managing our year-round
Voter Assistance Hotline; Develop the Civic Engagement and Voter
Protection team’s online and social media presence; Manage our
volunteer efforts; Speak to voters nationwide through our
year-round Voter Assistance Hotline. Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of
the internship and currently enrolled in an accredited law school
in the United States . Applicants must complete at least one year
of law school before applying . Applicants must meet all of the
following criteria: Commitment of 20 hours per week during the
program Physically present in the United States to participate in
this internship program Application Requirements: Legal memorandum
for a writing sample Cover letter Commitment of 20 hours per week
during the program Three professional references, including one for
a law school professor SECTION: CLOSING Due to the volume of
applications, we cannot review materials submitted outside the
application form. All applicants must complete the application to
be considered. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information,
we recommend reading our FAQ page before contacting us with
questions. If you have a specific question, please email us at
internapp@dnc.org.
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