Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

Interns will take on a variety of projects critical for the development and litigation of potential and current cases with our Affirmative Litigation team, as well as become involved in our constitutional space. They will work closely with Brady lawyers to draft memos on assigned topics, conduct factual research, and delve into some of the most rapidly developing areas of law. They will garner knowledge of several of our current gun industry accountability cases and Second Amendment amicus portfolio. They will become part of the innovative and academically stimulating environment that helps to create strong gun violence prevention precedent throughout the country.

Interns will gain hands-on litigation experience and will support all phases of legal advocacy, including developing new cases, helping prepare for trial and depositions, assisting with discovery, monitoring and exploring developments in gun violence litigation, and conducting research. Aimed at ending chronic violence that perpetuates cycles of poverty, most of our litigation is working to deter gun suppliers’ exploitation of low-income communities. Our interns support civil suits against the gun industry’s distribution of firearms to dealers despite knowing that those dealers will sell guns to traffickers, allow straw purchases, and fail to conduct proper background checks.

Interns will also have the opportunity to help conduct research for amicus briefs and track and analyze constitutional law issues (including the Second Amendment). Finally, our interns would be able to assist in our racial justice research. Brady is looking for undergraduate students who are passionate about gun violence prevention, impact litigation, and racial justice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct factual research in support of active litigation
• Review and index materials obtained in discovery
• Write memos on assigned legal topics in support of litigation

Moderate Supervision: Intern will meet with their supervisor regularly, but will be given the opportunity to work on independent projects.

Brady offers a collaborative and mission-driven work environment where interns are fully integrated into their teams. They'll have the opportunity to work alongside Brady subject matter experts and thought leaders, gaining firsthand insight into our work and impact. Interns are included in team meetings, presentations, and cross-departmental projects, ensuring exposure to many areas of the organization.

Interns are also part of a cohort of like-minded peers and are each assigned an Intern Advocate who provides mentorship, helps set goals, and supports professional development. The office culture is collegial and inclusive, with regular opportunities for social connection through staff events, team gatherings, and intern-specific programming. From all-hands meetings to informal get-togethers, interns are welcomed as valued members of our staff community and encouraged to build relationships across departments.

Intern-specific programming is offered at least once a month, and includes various Lunch-and-Learn style events featuring internal Brady experts and outside partners. These events are aimed at helping interns learn more about the gun violence prevention space, network, and gain professional skills.

This Director's Internship Host will host additional undergraduate interns outside of the Director's Internship Program.

• Strong writing skills, including precise grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced, high-performing team
• Strong desire to be a key team contributor
• Self-motivated, creative, dependable and accountable.

Personal laptop