Undergraduate Public Policy Intern


Students work closely with TCP's policy and communications staff to assist in the preparation of policy recommendations by conducting legal research and drafting and editing amicus briefs and other publications. In addition, students will assist in TCP's public education work to disseminate these recommendations to policymakers, the media, and the public.

This would include preparing the initial draft of opinion pieces to be published in newspapers, making calls to relevant government officials to educate them about TCP's recommendations, attending legislative hearings, and assisting in planning public education forums. Students will learn about the legislative process, how policy initiatives are publicized and promoted in Washington, and about the work of a variety of public policy and interest organizations in Washington and around the country. Students with an interest in law, politics, and government and a commitment to civil liberties are encouraged to apply. Duties include some administrative work.

Applicants should:

• Have strong research and writing skills.
• Be willing to work with experts and advocates of all partisan affiliations.
• Have some prior volunteer or internship experience.
• Be willing to work a minimum of 10 weeks for 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, and 10 weeks for 35 hours per week during the summer semester.

This internship is unpaid, though the Project will support those applicants who are seeking academic credit through their home institution.

To apply, please send the following to Brian Yourish at byourish@constitutionproject.org:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position;
• A current resume and three references (at least one should be non-academic); and
• One writing sample: a 3-7 page essay/report from a recent course on any subject.
  Additional writing samples may be requested.