Summer 2026 - Intern, Legal

Vera Institute of Justice(1 month ago)

HybridInternshipTrainee$34,000 - $50,000Legal

About this role

Summer legal intern position in Vera’s Legal Department based in Brooklyn, NY, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel. The intern will provide in-house legal support across the organization, assisting attorneys with research, document review, compliance tracking, and preliminary contract review. The role is focused on operational legal work and does not include initiative or policy work related to Vera’s mission.

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Required Skills

Legal Research
Legal Writing
Legal Analysis
Document Review
Contract Review
Compliance Monitoring
Document Organization
Legal Drafting
Communication
Organization

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Qualifications

2L in ABA Accredited Law School

About Vera Institute of Justice

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Vera Institute of Justice is an independent, nonpartisan research and policy organization that partners with government and civic leaders to build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities. Vera conducts rigorous research, provides technical assistance, pilots and scales policy reforms, and advocates for data-driven alternatives to unnecessary incarceration. Its work spans policing, courts, prisons, reentry, and immigration detention with a focus on equity, reducing racial disparities, and practical solutions that can be implemented at local, state, and national levels.