Legal Intern

Pregnancy Justice

. Support the day-to-day work of Pregnancy Justice’s legal and policy teams .

Posted 10/14/2026internshipNew York City • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills, with a commitment to advocacy in reproductive and social justice. Capable of supporting legal and policy teams through effective communication, collaboration, and project management.

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Legal ResearchLegal WritingClient RepresentationAdvocacy WritingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingTrial PreparationCivil LitigationCriminal DefenseLegislative AnalysisPolicy AdvocacyPublic-Facing ResearchDatabase ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedCreative ThinkingExcellent CommunicationTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Westlaw

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. Degree Expected by Spring 2028 or 2029

Industry Keywords

Reproductive JusticeSocial JusticeCoalition-BuildingLegislative ResearchAdvocacy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the day-to-day work of Pregnancy Justice’s legal and policy teams
Support client representation, including hearing and trial preparation
Conduct legal research and writing
Support drafting legal materials and public-facing research
Track and analyze state and federal legislative developments
Contribute to litigation-related work, including civil litigation and criminal defense
Contribute to policy and legislative advocacy, including state and municipal legislative and budget research
Participate in advocacy writing and coalition-building efforts
Join strategic meetings with reproductive justice and social justice organizations
Report to a supervising legal fellow, with additional oversight from the staff attorney, legal director, and senior policy counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current law student
Expected J.D. degree by spring 2028 or 2029
Strong legal research and writing skills
Self-motivated, creative thinker with ability to take initiative and work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive and supportive work environment
Familiarity with research, database, and project management applications, such as Westlaw
Commitment to the Pregnancy Justice mission
Legal writing sample preferred; other writing reflecting research and analytical skills also considered
Ability to work full-time, typically Monday through Friday during office hours
Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with office and remote work
Reasonable accommodations for pregnant people and individuals with disabilities, including during the application process
Opportunity to make significant contributions to legal and policy work
Offsite meetings and events
Equal opportunity and inclusive hiring practices