Advocacy and Legal Intern/Fellow

Center for Civilians in Conflict

Legal and policy intern supporting advocacy for civilian protection issues from U.S. military operations and arms sales.

Posted 7/30/2026internshipWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong qualitative research and analysis skills, with a focus on U.S. foreign policy, international humanitarian law, and civilian protection. Capable of drafting clear and concise policy analysis and advocacy materials while effectively communicating in team settings.

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Qualitative Research SkillsPolicy Analysis WritingInterpersonal Communication SkillsGoogle Workspace ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Research and AnalysisPolicy DraftingAdvocacy Material PreparationNote-TakingInformation Presentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailFlexibilityResourcefulnessCreative Problem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

U.S. Foreign PolicyCivilian ProtectionInternational Humanitarian LawNational Security LawLegislation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interns will be integrated into the team and will support, among other tasks: research and analysis of existing and new laws and policies (including on US security assistance and civilian harm response, in particular);
research on conflict contexts connected to U.S. use of force or arms sales;
drafting of policy analysis, advocacy materials, and occasional communications materials;
preparation for speaking engagements;
participation in coalition meetings and advocacy; and any other task as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from, a Bachelor’s (BA/BS), graduate, or law degree program.
BA/BS degree; current MA/MS or law students preferred.
Strong interest in US foreign policy, civilian protection, international humanitarian law and/or international human rights law, is preferred.
Interest in national security law and/or legislation would be an asset.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to take notes and to accurately summarize conversations, meetings, and events.
Strong qualitative research and analysis skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Demonstrated ability to write in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
Demonstrated attention to detail, flexibility, resourcefulness, and creative problem-solving skills.
Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team and to work within multiple deadlines and timeframes.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office programs (especially Word and Excel).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the position.
CIVIC is unable to provide current or future visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The position does not include compensation and must be completed for university credit through an internship or externship course, or alternatively, through an externally provided stipend.