Summer Intern (Public Law and Policy)
Location: Washington, DC
Job Number: 9524824
Salary: $18.50 – $21.50
Closing Date: January 17, 2025
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a part-time Intern supporting our Public Law & Policy practice for Summer 2025.
The Public Policy Intern will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities. The role will report to assigned attorney(s), advisor(s) and practice management, and will be responsible for supporting the needs of the Public Law & Policy practice. Interns will receive in the course of their time with us, exposure to clients with varied policy issues—foreign sovereign matters, tax, immigration, health care, energy and a wide variety of other interests.
Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Conduct basic research and package findings
- Attend and summarize congressional hearings
- Assist with policy events and client meetings in the practice group’s Hill office meeting space
- Draft memoranda as requested
- Provide some administrative support to senior lobbyists in the group
- Attend meetings on the Hill with various stakeholders
- Other legislative support functions as required
