Legal Internship, Forum for Intellectual Property, Fall 2026

Description

Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain experience as a legal intern working in intellectual property, antitrust, and Internet law. Those with previous IP law experience are preferred. This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Forum for Intellectual Property. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the aforementioned subject areas, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert(s). Those who work onsite will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC.

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities include

• •Conducting research for inclusion in reports and articles
• •Drafting the monthly IP Forum newsletters
• •Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events through briefing memos
• •Assisting the expert with research projects, presentations, and writing articles
• •Assisting with administrative tasks and event support

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single PDF to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.

Requirements

• •Candidates should be recent graduates or current law students with a background and/or interest in intellectual property law and innovation policy.
• •Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines.
• •Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills , as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• •Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• •Remote or hybrid work is permitted for this position. Please indicate if you intend to work in-person or remotely in your cover letter.
• •Especially interested in candidates with previous IP law experience.