Policy Analyst Intern – Washington D.C.

Clark Hill Law • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • 5d ago

Policy Analyst Intern – Washington D.C.

Clark Hill PLC is seeking a Policy Analyst Intern to work in the firm’s government affairs subsidiary, Clark Hill Public Strategies. The position is a hybrid work model based in Washington, D.C. and will run part-time (10-20 hours per week) from September through December 2026. Specific start and end dates are flexible.

The Policy Analyst Intern will track and summarize legislative and regulatory developments; work with senior team members to analyze the implications of potential policy changes for clients; draft memos on regulatory and legislative developments; assist in writing comment letters to agencies and congressional committees; monitor, analyze, and prepare hearing reports and follow-up materials from meetings of advisory groups and agencies; aide in drafting policy-relevant thought leadership pieces; and contribute to business development projects. The Policy Analyst Intern will also assist with administrative tasks, to include maintaining internal policy trackers, printing and assembling client materials, and scheduling lobbying meetings.

This position is ideal for a driven individual seeking experience with the federal policymaking process. The Policy Analyst Intern will have the opportunity to read, interpret, analyze, and make recommendations on regulations and legislation that is important to clients. The position is not focused on any one area of policy—CHPS works with clients in sectors including agriculture, energy & environment, health, technology, trade, and veterans' affairs, among other policy areas. The Policy Analyst Intern will have the opportunity to make professional connections with key leaders in both the public and private sector. The compensation range at the time of posting is $20/hour.

The Right Candidate Will Have

A strong work ethic
Excellent writing skills
Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
Background in public policy, through previous jobs or internships and/or significant coursework
Ability to process and summarize complex regulatory, legislative, and political developments
Enrollment in a Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, JD program, or equivalent is preferred but not required.

A two- to five-page writing sample is required. An academic assignment or article published in a reputable publication is preferred. If using an excerpt from a longer piece, a one or two sentence contextual introduction is preferred.

Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 30 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 700+ attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.

Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.