Summer 2026 - Law Intern, Sentencing Reform

Vera Institute of Justice(1 month ago)

HybridInternshipTrainee$34,000 - $50,000Sentencing Reform

About this role

The Law Intern will join Vera’s Sentencing Reform project to gain practical experience at the intersection of research, policy, and advocacy focused on sentencing change. The position is based in the Brooklyn office and is part of a multidisciplinary team working in New York, Illinois, and Michigan. The internship offers exposure to legal and legislative environments and opportunities for professional development within a mission-driven organization.

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Required Skills

Legal Research
Policy Research
Statutory Research
Case Law
Memo Drafting
Event Support
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Zoom
Google

Qualifications

Law Student

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.

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