Tax LLM Extern

Summary

The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) seeks an LLM Extern to advance our international tax policy for the spring semester. This internship, based in Washington, DC, offers opportunities to develop skills and interact with the tax and policy communities. You will work closely with a small team of highly motivated policy professionals and innovative member companies to support public policies that advance global commerce.

About the National Foreign Trade Council

The NFTC is a recognized leader in advancing the interests of U.S. companies in international commerce. For over 100 years, we have provided our members with expertise, advocacy, and access to navigate the challenges of the global economy. Today, NFTC is a thought leader and key interlocutor in areas ranging from international trade agreements and tax treaties to tariffs, global supply chain conditions, digital trade policies, and sanctions.

We offer our members high-level access to policymakers in governments and international organizations. We hold regular meetings, briefings, and in-depth analyses, serving as a nimble, effective forum for companies to tackle critical, complex issues together.

We advocate for our members’ interests with the U.S. Executive Branch and Congress, as well as through organizations such as the WTO, OECD, and United Nations. We engage the media, think tanks and other interest groups on the role of international trade and tax policies in contributing to U.S. economic growth and job creation.

What You Will Do

Conduct legal research on international tax issues, including foreign tax laws and regulations;

Assist in drafting, editing and cite-checking comment letters, briefing memos, policy papers and one-pagers;

Identify opportunities for NFTC to intervene on non-U.S. tax issues;

Develop Reports and Educational Materials on the global opportunities and challenges that members face with pending tax proposals and changes;

Attend meetings with the Administration, Congress, embassies, and other stakeholders;

Participate in and report on external events to support NFTC’s profile in the D.C. tax policy community;

Interact with Treasury, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and members of the Senate to pursue adoption and updating of tax treaties;

Contribute to NFTC’s tax communications by researching, drafting, and editing content for NFTC’s websites, press releases, and social media accounts.

Work Schedule:

NFTC follows a hybrid work schedule where employees are expected to be physically present in the Washington, DC office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Remote work is permitted on Mondays and Fridays; however, candidates with the majority of their availability during in-office days are preferred. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and a 1-3 page writing sample. Submissions are accepted through COB December 10, 2026.