Spring 2026 Operations Undergraduate Internship

Internship Opportunity

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is seeking an intern to provide operational support to the Manager of Administration and Special Projects and Office Manager in our New York City office.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with general administrative, event support, research, and clerical work for the Brennan Center, including filing, photocopying, answering phones, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence and covering the reception desk.
• Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.

Qualifications :

Hours : Approximately 10-20 hours per week

Pay : $17.95 per hour

Duration : Spring Semester 2026

Application Deadline : November 24, 2025

Note : The Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships. Therefore, if a school doesn't allow you to do a paid internship for some reason (i.e., receiving credit, etc.), then your internship will not be paid. In addition, if you are participating in a formal school internship program that allows you to work more than our stated hours, we will make a determination based on our needs and further assessment of your school's program.

To Apply : Please visit our website and upload (preferably in pdf) your (1) resume, (2) cover letter and (3) a list of contact details for three supervisor references. In your cover letter, please specify why you are interested in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested students to apply early, as the positions will be filled once qualified candidates are found. No phone calls, please.

Note : The Brennan Center is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and visitors. As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees working in the New York and Washington, DC offices to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.

The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran / status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply.