Fall 2025 Internship

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has since expanded around the country, with 12 offices, with 700+ employees and 300+ attorneys and policy professionals nationwide. And with over 55 years in the industry, we’re committed to creating strong relationships with not only our clients, but with each other and our communities. Are you looking for camaraderie, collaboration and a challenge? Are you looking for an environment committed to creating strong relationships and a building a collaborative culture? If so, we want you at Brownstein.

As one of the top two lobbying firms in Washington, DC, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP represents a diverse set of public and private corporations, trade associations, partnerships and nonprofits on a variety of matters before the federal government. Our government relations practice is comprised of a bipartisan and bicameral cadre of lobbyists, policy professionals, and strategic advisors who have spent decades in Washington working on high profile legislative and regulatory issues. Our team includes individuals who have served at the highest levels of government. Brownstein—we’re all in. For more information, visit us at bhfs.com.

Brownstein is now accepting applications for our Fall 2025 Internship program from students with an interest in politics, government, advocacy or law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Covering congressional hearings for clients
Writing policy updates for clients
Tracking legislation and regulations
Researching business development opportunities
Assisting with other research and writing projects as they arise

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university, while also maintaining a 3.2 GPA or higher
Capitol Hill or equivalent public policy experience is preferred, but not required

Compensation and Benefits: In addition to being paid a wage of $20/hour, interns can expect to receive the following benefits:

Practical work experience in public policy
Develop a deeper understanding of advocacy
Strengthen your resume
Prepare yourself for the job market
Networking opportunities with professionals in Washington

Position Schedule: Fall and spring candidates must be able to commit three full days out of the week to the internship. Brownstein’s office hours are 9AM to 6 PM, with a one-hour lunch break, and interns are expected to be with us for the entirety of the day.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter and note your availability in the cover letter. The application window for the Fall 2025 internship program closes on July 18. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. The applications for the Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 programs will open in September.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is an equal opportunity employer

Brownstein will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, interpretive regulations and other authority, and applicable state laws.

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