Prisoners’ Rights Internship (Spring, Non-Legal)

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC) Prisoners’ Rights Internship provides students with firsthand experience investigating conditions in jails and prisons throughout the country. The Prisoners’ Rights Internship Program is typically designed for undergraduates; however, other students are welcome to apply if they are interested in a non-legal internship experience with the Committee.  

This position is currently hiring for Spring 2026. Our anticipated start for the Spring 2026 term is mid-January, though this is subject to change. Prisoners’ rights internships require a commitment of 20-40 hours/week and typically last 8-14 weeks.  Internships are a combination of in-person and remote work. Fully remote internships are not currently available.  

Applications for this role are due on October 31, 2025. Preference will be given to those who apply sooner.

About the role

The Prisoners’ Rights team brings cases and advocates on behalf of people sentenced out of D.C. that aim to challenge the unconstitutional practices of the D.C. Department of Corrections and the federal Bureau of Prisons. Undergraduate interns collaborate directly with our Prisoners’ Rights team to respond to requests for assistance and to advocate on behalf of people who are incarcerated in the D.C. Department of Corrections or the federal Bureau of Prisons. 

Responsibilities

Depending on the needs of our cases and clients at a given time, undergraduate interns should expect to allocate their work time as follows: 

60% of their time will be spent working on the Prisoners’ Letter Project. This work will include: 

• Reviewing, organizing, processing, and responding to correspondence from individuals who are incarcerated; 
• Managing client records and updating our client database; 
• Fielding phone calls from clients, family members, and prison staff; 
• Creating self-help materials; and,  
• Tracking and analyzing trends in unconstitutional conditions of confinement.

20% of their time will be spent on supporting our current litigation and investigation. This work will include: 

• Scheduling and participating in legal calls with clients; 
• Drafting and submitting FOIA requests on behalf of clients;  
• Reviewing and analyzing client records;  
• Corresponding with potential clients and/or loved ones of people who are incarcerated; and, 
• Participating in team strategy meetings and co-counsel meetings.  

20% of their time will be spent on other assignments, depending on the needs of our cases and clients. In the past, these assignments have included: 

• Visiting local jail/prison facilities to meet with current or potential clients; 
• Conducting research on relevant issues and policies related to incarceration; 
• Drafting advocacy letters and press releases; and, 
• Participating in team meetings and providing administrative support to the team. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications: 

• Commitment to social and racial justice reform; 
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations;
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; 
• Ability to manage competing priorities, take initiative, and communicate effectively regarding the status of various projects; 
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, including reliability and adherence to company policies and standards; and, 
• Ability to communicate in Spanish or other languages is desired, but by no means required.

Application Instructions

As noted above, applicants must be able to receive academic credit or outside compensation (equivalent to DC’s minimum wage) to participate in the Prisoners’ Rights Internship. You will be prompted to upload your materials below, including a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please be sure to explain: 

1. Your interest in the internship; 
2. Your experience with and/or commitment to prisoners’ rights; 
3. Your anticipated start and end dates (Please note that we coordinate our intern cohort’s start date due to an intensive onboarding process. As such, be sure to include your most accurate anticipated start date. We expect interns to be in DC for the spring term; however, our training is hybrid so for students whose semester starts later, please include the earliest time you would be comfortable starting remotely. Providing a start date that you know will work with your schedule (rather than the earliest possible date, for example) is preferred);
4. Your anticipated hours per week; and,  
5. An explanation of how you will receive academic credit or outside compensation equivalent to DC’s minimum wage (you do not need to have your credit or compensation finalized when submitting your application– we just ask that you explain your plan for acquiring it).  

Intern – Spring 2026
Closing Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 35,000 members in over 176 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

Various projects you may work on:

Assistance with projects related to improving law enforcement-based responses to people with mental health disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Assistance with organizing a focus group meeting and translating research documents for use by the field, for the IACP/UC Research Center.
Assistance, as needed, with a variety of IACP projects and programs
Assistance with Meeting Planning – Data entry of speakers, sessions, events into event management database. (2) Aid in mobile app updates for annual conference. (3) Assist with direct-bill accounts for annual conference hotels. (4) Assist Conference Manager with Banquet & other event orders. (5) Assist with reviewing meeting space requests from group managers for space use during IACP 2025. (6) Aid in monitoring hotel pick-up reports. (7) Other duties related to the planning and logistical management of the annual conference as assigned.
Assistance with administrative and logistical support for the IACP Policy Center, as well as researching, editing, and formatting Policy Center documents.
Assistance on IACP management studies as needed.
Assistance with projects related to Community-Based Crime Reduction (CBCR).
Assistance with projects related to Anti-Human Trafficking.
Assistance with projects related to Victim Services.
Additional tasks or projects as needed.
Education/Areas of Study:
Forensic Psychology, Law, Criminology, Policy, Criminal Justice, Event/Meeting/Hotel/Hospitality Management, Business Management, or a related field

Qualifications & Eligibility:

Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently
Minimum 2.7 grade point average
Excellent computer skills
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities
A strong detail-oriented mindset
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members
Remote work & periodic check-ins
Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus

Justice Education Intern Spring 2026
Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: November 1, 2025

Company Description
The Council for Court Excellence (CCE) is a non-profit organization that brings people together to conduct research, educate, and advocate to make D.C.’s unique legal systems more just, equitable, and accountable to the community. We envision a D.C. where individuals, organizations, and government work together to build safe and thriving communities with a trusted legal system that meets the needs of its people, protects their rights, and promotes dignity and justice for all.

Job Description
The CCE Justice Education internship program provides a unique opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students to contribute directly and tangibly to District-wide justice reform. Ideal candidates will be passionate about systemic change within the justice system, public education, and outreach and must have outstanding writing, editing, and organizational skills.

General Responsibilities
Justice Education Interns at the Council for Court Excellence will participate in hands-on public outreach efforts that directly impact the D.C. community. CCE’s justice education work includes both developing guides, resources, and practical tools for D.C. residents to help them understand the complex nature of the legal system and disseminating those resources as widely as possible. Specifically, interns can expect to:

• Research and draft educational guides to increase community understanding of the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems and to improve outcomes;
• Support planning and implementation of educational programs, including logistics support, drafting scripts, and creating trainings;
• Track and lead outreach work to various community partners including small businesses, nonprofit advocacy organizations, workforce development organizations, job readiness programs, etc.;
• Draft website and social media content, and develop outreach materials like one-pagers, flyers, etc.;
• Provide substantive and logistical assistance to certain CCE committees through attending meetings, researching project leads, and reviewing literature; and
• Assist with project committees’ report release events and other special events as needed.

Spring 2026 Liberty and National Security Program (LNS) Undergraduate Internship
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $17.95 per hour
Closing Date: November 24, 2025

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think-tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them – in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

We are seeking interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff in our Washington D.C office.

Responsibilities: The Liberty and National Security Program (LNS) interns typically conduct research on program issues, such as surveillance, religious and racial profiling, counter-terrorism initiatives, and presidential emergency powers; copy-editing and cite checking research papers, blogs, op-eds, or other materials; assisting with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists. In addition, interns may occasionally assist with general administrative and clerical work for the LNS program, including filing, photocopying, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, setting up meeting space, and assisting with travel arrangements and expense reports. There are also opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.

All interns will assist with research, clerical work, and general administrative tasks for the Brennan Center. Administrative tasks can include, but not limited to, assisting front desk and assisting with tasks within events. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.