Internships in Downtown DC, District of Columbia, United States

Forward Deployed Infrastructure (FDI) team at Palantir builds and operates the infrastructure powering Palantir platforms for critical government projects. As an FDIE intern you will deploy and operate software across production environments, debug distributed systems, and automate manual processes using Foundry and Apollo.

Forward Deployed Software Engineering team at Palantir builds data-driven platforms that empower critical operations across industries. As an FDSE Intern you will design and implement end‑to‑end solutions, collaborate with customers on site, and develop custom web apps, data pipelines, and architecture while receiving mentorship from senior engineers.

Defense Tech at Palantir builds mission-critical software for modern warfighters, enabling secure data integration, visualization, and advanced analytics. As a Software Engineer Intern you will contribute code to the Gotham product, working across the full product lifecycle from design to shipping while collaborating with engineers, product managers, and business development teams.

Prospect Intelligence and Analytics Research Team at WWF supports donor prospecting and executive event briefings by conducting in‑depth research and maintaining accurate prospect data. The intern researches public and subscription sources, drafts and edits donor materials, and manages digital records while providing administrative and project support for high‑priority initiatives.

National Prison Project at ACLU works to ensure prison, jail, and detention conditions meet constitutional and human rights standards. The Legal Intern conducts legal research, drafts memoranda and briefs, assists with new litigation prospects, and supports advocacy material production.

CNBC Production & Editorial team at Versant offers interns hands‑on experience creating and curating business news content for a global audience. Interns will assist in content production, research, and editorial tasks while collaborating with newsroom staff.

Kostelanetz LLP Pre-Law Internship Program offers a paid summer experience to develop future pre-law paralegals. Interns manage cases, conduct legal research, review documents, provide litigation support and client interfacing under attorney supervision.

Legal Internship at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP provides hands‑on experience in litigation and corporate practice for 1L students. Summer Associates conduct complex legal research, draft opinions, contracts, pleadings and advise partners, working closely with attorneys.

Government Relations team at Hudson Institute, a Washington, D.C. think tank shaping U.S. policy, seeks a research intern to track legislative and executive developments, support strategic planning, and attend congressional hearings. The intern will draft briefing memos, organize bipartisan briefings, edit internal newsletters, and assist with event support while gaining exposure to Capitol Hill dynamics.

Environmental Engineering or Science Intern at Geosyntec Consultants in Washington, D.C. The role supports environmental due diligence, research, technical writing, and data analysis for client projects. Interns work onsite in the DC office, with potential fieldwork and site visits.

Audience Engagement Intern at Slate’s Audience Development team, crafting short‑form social videos that amplify Slate’s news voice. The role involves ideating, shooting, and editing videos from Slate’s website and podcast content, clipping long‑form material for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok, and collaborating with writers, editors, and hosts to shape engaging social narratives.

Design intern for NEXT GEN team, creating print, web, and video assets, collaborating with in‑house designer, brainstorming campaigns, sharing consumer insights, editing videos, and contributing to agency culture.

Samsung Electronics America invites senior or recent graduates to join its Summer 2026 Public Affairs Intern program. The 10‑week paid internship, running from June 1 to August 7, offers full‑time, on‑site work in Washington DC. Interns will support government affairs, public policy research, media outreach, event planning, and communications initiatives.

Walter P Moore seeks a motivated Structural Intern to join its engineering team across multiple U.S. locations. The role offers hands‑on experience on diverse architectural projects—commercial, sports, healthcare, and public assembly—while fostering professional growth through an in‑house staff development program.

Summer 2026 and Winter 2027 Assurance Internship at Baker Tilly offers students a full‑time audit experience in Washington DC. As an Audit Intern, you will deliver audit and assurance services to clients, participate in orientation and technical training, and gain on‑the‑job exposure across diverse industries. The role emphasizes teamwork, client interaction, and professional development, with the opportunity to transition to a full‑time associate.

The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Human Capital Program seeks a Spring 2026 intern to support research and policy development across early childhood, worker benefits, education, business, and workforce development. Interns will work full‑time in Washington, DC, receiving a $3,000 stipend for ten weeks.

The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Team invites a Spring 2026 intern to support clean‑energy policy research and outreach. The role involves data analysis, policy drafting, event coordination, media monitoring, and communications support.

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory and assurance firm, offers a Summer 2026 Assurance Internship for accounting students. Interns will deliver audit and assurance services, participate in orientation and technical training, and gain real‑world experience across diverse industries.

A Conservation-focused internship offering a 6‑month, full‑time fellowship in maintenance and infrastructure across U.S. National Wildlife Refuges. Fellows gain hands‑on experience in asset, vehicle, and grounds maintenance, project management, and safety planning while completing structured on‑the‑job learning and academic coursework.

Allegheny Health Network’s Intern Program supports day‑to‑day operations by engaging in projects, research, and reporting to improve unit performance. Interns collaborate with colleagues and clients, receive mentorship, and contribute to planning and implementation of initiatives across the organization.