Bolder Advocacy Legal Intern
Remote
Internship
Student (College)
2025 Summer Bolder Advocacy Legal Intern
Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of over 150 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy program builds progressive power by providing nonprofit advocates with the training, technical assistance, and resources they need to comply with the federal and state laws associated with nonprofit advocacy. Bolder Advocacy (BA) is the nation’s leading resource for foundations and nonprofits who want to engage more actively and knowledgeably in the policymaking process. Bolder Advocacy’s legal experts help organizations move from cautious to courageous across lobbying, election-related activity, ballot measures, grantmaking, and other efforts necessary to change the world. Under AFJ’s new strategic plan, Bolder Advocacy is prioritizing grassroots power building by focusing its efforts on designing new resources for grassroots groups and connecting with organizations working in community to advance positive policy change. AFJ is headquartered in Washington, DC, with remote staff in Texas, California, New York, and elsewhere. For more information about Alliance for Justice, please visit: https://afj.org/.
AFJ is offering paid summer associate positions with a commitment to pay $8,000 for the duration of the program. One of these will be a BA Legal Intern. This is a 10-week program that typically runs between the months of May and August with flexible start dates. AFJ welcomes the opportunity to partner with associates who are receiving partial or full funding from a third party. If funding from the third party is less than what AFJ has committed to paying summer associates, AFJ will make up the difference in salary.
AFJ's BA Legal Intern will work on our Bolder Advocacy team and other AFJ teams as needed.
Role and Responsibilities:
-Attend BA trainings to learn nonprofit law and public presentation skills. Support trainers as needed (e.g. answer substantive questions, tech and logistic support, etc.).
-Research, draft, and respond to technical assistance questions under the supervision of BA attorneys.
-Monitor federal, state, and local legislation that affects nonprofit advocacy or issues that impact the progressive community.
-Track developments in nonprofit advocacy and write blog posts or articles on the topic.
-Attend training preparation calls, partnership meetings, and/or community convenings.
-Conduct research and analysis related to a broad array of public interest law and/or progressive issues.
-Research and conduct outreach to new audiences or nonprofits primarily working in AFJ’s priority issue areas.
-Work with AFJ’s Communications and Development teams to draft press releases, blog posts, and web content.
-Perform other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
-Current law student.
-Excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills.
-Ability to analyze and clearly explain legal concepts plainly.
-An interest in public policy and/or working with nonprofit organizations.
-An interest in nonprofit advocacy law (lobbying, campaign finance, etc.).
-A demonstrated commitment to the public interest.
-Applicants must be able to work 40-hours per week.
This is a fully remote position.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants please reference 2025 Summer BA Legal Intern in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, resume and writing sample. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).
AFJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFJ prohibits discrimination against its employees and applicants for employment based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, sero-status and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or income.
Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of over 150 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. AFJ’s Bolder Advocacy program builds progressive power by providing nonprofit advocates with the training, technical assistance, and resources they need to comply with the federal and state laws associated with nonprofit advocacy. Bolder Advocacy (BA) is the nation’s leading resource for foundations and nonprofits who want to engage more actively and knowledgeably in the policymaking process. Bolder Advocacy’s legal experts help organizations move from cautious to courageous across lobbying, election-related activity, ballot measures, grantmaking, and other efforts necessary to change the world. Under AFJ’s new strategic plan, Bolder Advocacy is prioritizing grassroots power building by focusing its efforts on designing new resources for grassroots groups and connecting with organizations working in community to advance positive policy change. AFJ is headquartered in Washington, DC, with remote staff in Texas, California, New York, and elsewhere. For more information about Alliance for Justice, please visit: https://afj.org/.
AFJ is offering paid summer associate positions with a commitment to pay $8,000 for the duration of the program. One of these will be a BA Legal Intern. This is a 10-week program that typically runs between the months of May and August with flexible start dates. AFJ welcomes the opportunity to partner with associates who are receiving partial or full funding from a third party. If funding from the third party is less than what AFJ has committed to paying summer associates, AFJ will make up the difference in salary.
AFJ's BA Legal Intern will work on our Bolder Advocacy team and other AFJ teams as needed.
Role and Responsibilities:
-Attend BA trainings to learn nonprofit law and public presentation skills. Support trainers as needed (e.g. answer substantive questions, tech and logistic support, etc.).
-Research, draft, and respond to technical assistance questions under the supervision of BA attorneys.
-Monitor federal, state, and local legislation that affects nonprofit advocacy or issues that impact the progressive community.
-Track developments in nonprofit advocacy and write blog posts or articles on the topic.
-Attend training preparation calls, partnership meetings, and/or community convenings.
-Conduct research and analysis related to a broad array of public interest law and/or progressive issues.
-Research and conduct outreach to new audiences or nonprofits primarily working in AFJ’s priority issue areas.
-Work with AFJ’s Communications and Development teams to draft press releases, blog posts, and web content.
-Perform other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
-Current law student.
-Excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills.
-Ability to analyze and clearly explain legal concepts plainly.
-An interest in public policy and/or working with nonprofit organizations.
-An interest in nonprofit advocacy law (lobbying, campaign finance, etc.).
-A demonstrated commitment to the public interest.
-Applicants must be able to work 40-hours per week.
This is a fully remote position.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants please reference 2025 Summer BA Legal Intern in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, resume and writing sample. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).
AFJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFJ prohibits discrimination against its employees and applicants for employment based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, sero-status and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or income.
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