Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Democracy and Security Network

Role Summary • A part-time legal traineeship, June to September 2026, with the Democracy and Security Network of the German Marshall Fund — a transatlantic think tank promoting cooperation between the US and Europe. Open to law students and graduates, it supports research and analysis on where law meets civil-military relations and democratic resilience, including the military's legal authorities. Responsibilities • Conduct legal research on military deployment, military justice, and civil-military oversight across state, federal, and international contexts. • Provide research, writing, and editing support for publications on the military, democracy, and society. • Support engagements with legislative staff and external partners. Required Knowledge & Experience • Degree: Current law student or law degree holder. • Background: Knowledge of or interest in transatlantic democratic backsliding and civil-military relations; previous experience in a think tank, foundation, NGO, government body, media outlet or similar organisation preferred but not required. Work & Eligibility • Dates & Hours: June to September 2026 preferred; 20–30 hours a week preferred, weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern. Application Process • Apply through the listing link; no specific application materials are listed.