Spring 2027 Editorial Intern

About The Lawfare Institute

The Lawfare Institute—publisher of information and insight at the intersection of national security, law, and policy—is now accepting Spring 2027 internship applications. This is a hybrid position with opportunities for coworking in Washington, D.C. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will close on November 23, 2026, at midnight EST.

About The Role

Lawfare is an online and podcasting resource for information and analysis on issues at the nexus of national security, law, and politics. It features writing and analysis from experts on developing stories in the national security arena, including relevant legislation and judicial opinions. It is a digital publication that includes podcasts, book reviews, research tools, a daily news roundup, an events calendar, and coverage of events. Interns work alongside the editorial team to publish analysis from leading experts. The program seeks to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience offering meaningful, practical work experience. Interns engage in career exploration and development, and learn new skills. The intern will be paid $18.40 per hour. Full-time applicants (35 - 40 hours per week during regular business hours, roughly 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET) are preferred. Part-time candidates will be considered. The internship will run from January 8, 2027, to May 30, 2027, with flexible start and end dates. Applicants are required to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with running and maintaining the Lawfare website.
• Learn and apply a variety of research skills, including writing, research, and site maintenance.

Learning categories:

• Writing
• Work with Associate Editors to monitor national security and foreign policy developments.
• Write “Today on Lawfare,” a compilation of Lawfare’s coverage of national security and legal news, 4-5 times per week.
• Work with Associate Editors to co-write a deep-dive analytical piece on a relevant national security law and policy issue.
• Write “The Week that Was,” a weekly piece that provides a guide to the week’s Lawfare publications.
• Research
• Provide research support to the Lawfare editorial team and management as needed.
• Maintaining the site
• Tag and categorize Lawfare posts.
• Track relevant congressional hearings.
• Track and add relevant events to the Events Calendar.
• Assist Associate Editors with production of the Lawfare Podcast, Lawfare Live, and other programs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year are encouraged to apply.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent verbal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated through prior independent research or previous experience as a research assistant.

How To Apply

Submit the following on or before November 23, 2026:

• A resume.
• A cover letter that explains how you plan to apply your skills and experiences to Lawfare, highlighting your educational experience and skills, and how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Indicate whether you are a full-time or part-time applicant.
• If selected as a finalist, you will be required to provide two professional references.

Questions can be directed to [email protected].