Policy Intern

Stand Together

. Support state regulatory and permitting reform work .

Posted 10/6/2026internshipRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $5,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in state regulatory and permitting reform, with strong skills in legal research, analysis of statutes and regulations, and effective communication through writing. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for regulatory analysis and building applications to support research efforts.

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Legal ResearchRegulatory AnalysisAI Tools ExperienceAttention to DetailPublic Policy Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ResearchStatute AnalysisLegal Citation VerificationCost-Benefit AnalysisDraft Material Review

Soft Skills

Strong Attention to DetailEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsLow-Code Platforms

Industry Keywords

State Regulatory ReformPublic PolicyPermitting ReformLegislationExecutive Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support state regulatory and permitting reform work
Work directly with the Policy Director, Legal Director, and management team
Research state statutes, regulations, and guidance documents
Analyze state regulatory reform initiatives and potential
Verify legal citations in written materials
Test AI tools for regulatory analysis
Build simple AI-powered applications for regulatory research
Review draft materials and suggest edits for accuracy, readability, and persuasiveness
Write and publish short pieces, including blog posts or brief op-eds, as opportunities arise
Contribute work product to briefings, model legislation, and materials used by state legislators, governors’ offices, and executive agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eligible candidates must be geographically located in the United States through the duration of the program
Must be authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program
Current law or public policy student or recent graduate, or prior experience working with statutes, regulations, and other legal materials
Strong attention to detail
Comfort experimenting with new software tools
Experience with AI tools or low-code platforms is a plus
Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis is helpful but not required
No programming background required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid experiential learning program
Professional development
Leadership training
Meaningful work experience