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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Summer 2026 - Law and Policy Intern, Vera Louisiana

CompanyVera Institute of Justice

LocationNew Orleans

Work ModeOn Site

PostedDecember 15, 2025

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The intern will conduct policy and legal research, support advocacy efforts, and analyze criminal legal systems. They will also observe court proceedings and assist with administrative tasks.

Internship Type

full time

Salary Range

$17 - $25

Company Size

306

Visa Sponsorship

Language

English

Working Hours

35 hours

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About The Company

We envision a society that respects the dignity of every single person. And we're working to realize it. We work with others who share our vision to tackle the most pressing injustices of our day - from the causes and consequences of mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the loss of public trust in law enforcement, to the unmet needs of the vulnerable, the marginalized, and those harmed by crime and violence.

About the Role

<h3>About the team:</h3> The Law & Policy Intern will provide a wide range of support for our ongoing projects, including advancing prosecution reform, jail population reduction, increasing investment in thriving communities, and in multiple parishes and at the state legislature. The Law & Policy Intern will be supervised primarily by the Senior Program Associate and will complete a variety of projects with other staff. This internship will provide an opportunity for the intern to gain knowledge and experience in research, writing, advocacy, local and state government relations, and criminal legal systems in New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana. The intern should be available to work up to 35 hours per week during the Summer months from the New Orleans office.   The Law & Policy Intern will learn to:  <ul> <li>Conduct policy & legal research related to incarceration rates and budgets </li> <li>Support advocacy efforts by drafting memos, summaries, and written materials for internal and external stakeholders </li> <li>Navigate local and state government processes, including engagement with parish level systems and the LA State legislature </li> <li>Analyze and understand criminal legal systems in New Orleans and across the state with attention to how policy decisions impact communities</li> </ul> <h3>About the role:</h3> Research and analysis  <ul> <li>Conduct legal research and writing </li> <li>Review, organize, and analyze public records </li> <li>Observe criminal and magistrate court proceedings and City Council meetings and budget hearings</li> </ul> Partnership support  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Attend coalition and partner organization meetings </li> </ul> Advocacy  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Prepare for and engage in public policy advocacy </li> </ul> Administrative  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"134224900":false,"335551500":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Provide support for planned events and other related responsibilities that may arise </li> </ul> <h3>What qualifications are we looking for?</h3> Required:   <ul> <li><span data-ccp-parastyle="cs182f6ed1" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"4f84c1ef-b57e-5591-946e-5f48e2226260|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469775450,"cs182f6ed1",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"cs182f6ed1",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Currently enrolled in law school or post-graduate policy program </li> <li>Interest in a nonprofit career, particularly in criminal justice related policy reform, and advocacy </li> <li>Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills </li> <li>Residence in or ability to be present in Louisiana for duration of internship<span class="EOP SCXW19978176 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"469777462":[1440,1789,2880,3240,4320,4680,5310,5760,6120,7200],"469777927":[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],"469777928":[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}"> </li> </ul> Preferred:  <ul> <li>Demonstrated connection to Louisiana, New Orleans, or the Deep South </li> <li>Willingness to travel to Baton Rouge on occasion </li> </ul> <h3>Technical knowledge helpful for this role:</h3> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW257267773 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="cs182f6ed1" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"4f84c1ef-b57e-5591-946e-5f48e2226260|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469775450,"cs182f6ed1",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"cs182f6ed1",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software  <h3>Location:</h3> Please note this role will report to our New Orleans, LA office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month. <h3>Compensation and Benefits:</h3> The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institute’s total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field, supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this, we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay, generous paid time off, a comprehensive health insurance plan, student loan repayment benefits, professional development training opportunities and up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work, employer-funded retirement plan, and flexible time. To learn more about Vera’s benefits offerings, <a class="Hyperlink SCXW74969698 BCX8" href="https://online.fliphtml5.com/ietjg/esww/" target="_blank">click here</a>.  <div class="p-rich_text_section"> <h3>Application Process:</h3> </div> <div class="p-rich_text_section">To receive further consideration for this career opportunity, applicants are asked preliminary questions about logistics, their interest and qualifications. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional details about their experience via a phone screen/form in advance of an invitation for a virtual or in-person interview with the team. Some searches may explore scenarios during the interview process and/or an assessment prior to reference checks and a hiring decision.</div> <h3>Applications may also be faxed to:</h3> ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Summer 2026 - Law and Policy Intern, Vera Louisiana Vera Institute of Justice 34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Fax: (212) 941-9407 Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission. No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Vera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.  Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.  For more information about Vera, please visit <a href="http://www.vera.org/" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.vera.org/">www.vera.org</a>.

Key Skills

Legal ResearchWritingAdvocacyGovernment RelationsPublic PolicyCommunicationAnalysisPublic Records ReviewEvent SupportCoalition MeetingsCourt ObservationsBudget HearingsPolicy ReformCommunity ImpactNonprofit Career InterestInterpersonal Skills