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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Summer 2026 - Law Intern, Sentencing Reform

CompanyVera Institute of Justice

LocationNew York

Work ModeOn Site

PostedJanuary 16, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The Law Intern will conduct legal research about sentencing law and policy in target states and assist with drafting memos and special events. They will learn how research affects ongoing legislative campaigns to reform sentencing laws.

Internship Type

full time

Salary Range

$17 - $25

Company Size

308

Visa Sponsorship

Language

English

Working Hours

40 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> <span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|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,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph0",335572020,"1",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Vera aims to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems until they are fair for all.  The Sentencing Reform project seeks to change excessive sentences that emerged in the “tough on crime” era of the 1980s and 1990s and are still prevalent.  <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">The Sentencing Project is working in New York, Illinois and Michigan to advocate for sentencing changes that deliver safety and repair harm through decreasing the use and length of prison sentences prospectively and providing opportunities for people serving long sentences to reduce their time behind bars through rehabilitation and good behavior. Vera’s assets of advocacy, research, and strategic messaging and communications make us well positioned to take on this work, in coalition with others, particularly crime survivors.<span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"22",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">    The Law Intern will conduct legal research about sentencing law and policy in the three target states as well as others as needed.  Reporting to the Director of Sentencing Reform, the Law Intern will learn:   <ul> <li>To do statutory and case law research about sentencing law </li> <li>To understand how this research affects ongoing legislative campaigns to reform sentencing laws </li> </ul> <h3>About the role:</h3> 1. Policy research   <ul> <li>State, and local policy, legal and legislative research </li> <li>Researching scholarly and media reports about campaigning for sentencing reforms </li> </ul> 2. Drafting memos about sentencing law and policy    3. Assisting with special events and programming like workshops and training.  <h3>What qualifications are we looking for?</h3> <ul> <li>Required: Law student </li> </ul> <h3>Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring: </h3> <ul> <li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112131360 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 </li> </ul> <h3>Technical knowledge helpful for this role:</h3> <ul> <li>Zoom, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Google, etc.  </li> </ul> <h3>Location:</h3> Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY 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 Intern, Sentencing Reform 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 ResearchStatutory ResearchCase Law ResearchPolicy ResearchDrafting MemosEvent AssistanceMicrosoft Office SuiteZoomPowerPointGoogle