Summer 2026 - Law and Policy Intern, Vera Louisiana

Vera Institute of Justice(1 month ago)

HybridInternshipTrainee$34,000 - $50,000Law & Policy

About this role

The Law & Policy Intern at Vera Louisiana supports projects focused on prosecution reform, jail population reduction, and community investment across New Orleans and the state. Supervised by the Senior Program Associate, the role provides hands-on exposure to policy work, advocacy, and government relations and offers experience with local and state criminal legal systems. The position is based in the New Orleans office with a hybrid schedule and is scheduled up to 35 hours per week during the summer months.

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Required Skills

Legal Research
Policy Research
Writing
Public Records
Court Observation
Government Relations
Advocacy
Coalition Engagement
Event Support
Microsoft Office

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Qualifications

Enrolled In Law School
Enrolled In Post-Graduate Policy Program

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.