Intern, Federal Policy (Summer 2026)

Southern Poverty Law Center(14 days ago)

HybridInternshipIntern$35,900 - $35,900Policy

About this role

The Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring paid policy interns for graduate and law students who are committed to civil rights and public interest work. The internship supports SPLC’s mission to advance racial justice and human rights through federal policy, research, and advocacy. This is a full-time, temporary summer position with local-remote work expectations.

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Required Skills

Research
Writing
Policy Analysis
Advocacy
Legal Research
Drafting
Communication
Collaboration

Qualifications

Enrollment in Accredited Graduate or Law Program

About Southern Poverty Law Center

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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a U.S. nonprofit civil‑rights organization dedicated to advancing racial justice and protecting the rights of marginalized communities, particularly Black and Brown people. It pursues this mission through impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education, community organizing, and investigative work — including monitoring and exposing hate and extremist groups. SPLC also provides educational resources, publishes research and reports, and advocates on issues such as voting rights, immigrant justice, LGBTQ equity, and economic fairness.