Law School Intern

Law School Intern

Company Overview: AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

Department Overview: Policy, Research and International Affairs

AARP’s Policy, Research and International Affairs division leads the development and communication of AARP’s public policies, research, and insights on issues critical to people 50-plus. This internship specifically falls within the Office of Policy Development & Integration (OPDI).

Job Summary

AARP’s policy team is seeking a Law School Intern to contribute to the analysis and development of public policies that underpin AARP’s mission. Working within the Office of Policy Development & Integration (OPDI), you will actively participate in the policy integration process, researching and assessing public policies in the marketplace. Your work will span AARP’s three core issue areas: economic (savings/retirement security including workplace benefits, employment, and low-income assistance programs); health (Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drugs, long-term services and supports, and caregiving); and consumer (financial services, elder abuse prevention, utilities, livable communities, housing, and transportation). Additionally, you will provide support in the policy development process by researching and recommending policies across these areas. This is a paid internship with an anticipated start date of June 2026, running through the end of the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct objective legal and policy analysis and research of major federal, state, and local issues related to AARP’s health, economic, and consumer portfolios.
• Write concise and well-reasoned memos, reports, and content for AARP’s online Policy Book, as well as for OPDI’s policy integration analysis of emerging policy and legal issues affecting consumers in the marketplace.
• Gather, organize, and analyze policy input from various stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and members.
• Provide support to OPDI colleagues with other tasks, such as outreach and the execution of remote and in-person events.
• Participate actively in team meetings and strategy discussions.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited law school as a graduate or professional student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the entire internship period.
• Demonstrated experience in public policy and legal analysis.
• Possess strong writing abilities, including the capacity to summarize complex topics succinctly and clearly.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Exhibit excellent legal analysis, research, and writing skills, alongside meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently under staff supervision.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance.
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Independent judgment in evaluating options to make sound decisions.
• This position operates in a home office environment, requiring the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise.

Compensation and Benefits

• The hourly compensation range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates.
• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.