Fall 2026 DNC Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Legal Internship in Washington, District of Columbia at Democratic National Committee

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Welcome to the DNC Internship Application! The DNC is accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Legal Internship Program!

Interning at the DNC is a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate future leaders to gain real-world, hands-on experience in Democratic politics, deepen their understanding of the political process, and prepare for future political opportunities. The internship, specifically in the Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Department, offers law students unparalleled access to in-depth knowledge of our election laws and the chance to contribute to the critical work of ensuring every voter can cast their vote, have it count, and have fair elections. The Fall Internship will provide law students with the unique opportunity to work during the important months leading up to and during the November midterm elections.

The program will run from August 31, 2026, to November 13, 2026, and will be conducted in a hybrid format. Interns based in the Washington, D.C. area will have the opportunity to perform in-person work for the DNC at the Democratic National Headquarters and DNC events. You must be located in the United States to apply for this internship.

The DNC Internship Program provides a $3,000 stipend. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week.

The application deadline is June 12, 2026.

Department Summary:

The mission of the Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Department is to ensure every eligible voter can cast a ballot and have that ballot count. We focus on a year-round, long-term approach to expanding voting access and combating voter suppression. This entails conducting research on voting rights and election administration issues; organizing voter-protection programming and events; and monitoring state compliance with federal election laws, redistricting, and legal and legislative developments at both the state and national levels that affect the right to vote.

Internship Responsibilities/Duties:

• Report directly to the Deputy Director of Civic Engagement and Voter Protection
• Attend mandatory onboarding/offboarding sessions;
• Conduct legal research;
• Draft legal memoranda;
• Organize events;
• Assist the Civic Engagement and Voter Protection team with managing our year-round Voter Assistance Hotline;
• Develop the Civic Engagement and Voter Protection team’s online and social media presence;
• Manage our volunteer efforts;
• Speak to voters nationwide through our year-round Voter Assistance Hotline.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship and currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States. Applicants must complete at least one year of law school before applying.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program
• Physically present in the United States to participate in this internship program

Application Requirements:

• Legal memorandum for a writing sample
• Cover letter
• Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program
• Three professional references, including one for a law school professor

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Due to the volume of applications, we cannot review materials submitted outside the application form. All applicants must complete the application to be considered. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend reading our FAQ page before contacting us with questions. If you have a specific question, please email us at internapp@dnc.org.