Coalitions Intern, Pacific Legal Foundation
Standtogether
About the Role
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program offering professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling pressing policy challenges. KIP is run by Stand Together Fellowships.
The Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) is a national nonprofit law firm dedicated to litigating important legal issues to set landmark precedents for Americans nationwide. PLF uses strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research.
This role is with the State Policy team at the Pacific Legal Foundation. Interns are expected to work part-time (24 hours per week). Interns work remotely by default but can request to work physically in PLF’s offices.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the State Policy team, you will work with PLF’s capabilities—litigation, strategic research, coalitions, and communications—to draft legislation, model bills, one-pagers, research memos, and blogs and op-eds supporting the mission and vision.
Your specific job duties will likely include:
- Conducting legislative and other research to support policy drafting.
- Drafting one-pagers, op-eds, blogposts, and other supporting documentation for PLF’s model policies.
- Reviewing legislation and providing support to the State Policy team.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Curiosity about the law and public policy.
- Knowledge of and a principled passion for individual liberty.
- Strong research skills.
Qualifications
- Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Must be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program.
- An inquisitive, creative, and self-motivated college junior, senior, grad student, or recent graduate.
Application Requirements
Submit in ONE PDF:
- A résumé that includes relevant experience in the liberty movement and professional skills.
- A cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants.
Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to provide:
- A writing sample.
- A semester schedule (if taking classes during the internship period).