Law Clerk - Spring 2027 Externship

News/Media Alliance is looking for a Law Clerk Extern for the Spring 2027 academic semester. Reporting to the Director, Legal Counsel, the Law Clerk will work closely with N/MA’s legal team performing complex legal research and writing.

This externship is designed to be a learning experience for law students for which school credit must be obtained. Applicants must be able to comply with their school’s requirements for academic credit. We are looking for candidates who can work at least 15 hours per week depending on school requirements during the Spring 2027 academic semester.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director, Legal Counsel, the Law Clerk will:

• Learn about the practice of law in a policy, non-profit organization setting
• Practice legal skills such as legal research, legal writing, and drafting communications
• Conduct legal research across a wide variety of substantive areas related to media publishers’ interests on matters such as AI, copyright, privacy, free press, advertising compliance, antitrust and other matters with federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory bodies
• Produce high-quality written communication for different constituencies both internal and external to the organization
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Desirable Qualifications

• Enrolled in law school and actively pursuing a J.D. with at least 1 year of law school complete
• Prior experience in IP or antitrust preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An interest in policy and legal advocacy preferably within the media industry
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment with a diverse client base
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications

We believe that diversity in lived experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas strengthens journalism, its business and our own organization. The News/Media Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage applications from candidates from communities traditionally underrepresented in journalism and from people of every age, race or color, ethnic background, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic background, disability status, medical condition, military or veteran status, and marital or familial status.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and legal writing sample to View email address on click.appcast.io. NMA’s main office is located in Arlington, VA. We prefer candidates for this role who reside in the Washington, D.C. area. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Please mention “Spring 2027 Law Clerk Extern” in the subject line so we can direct your application to the right people. Please be prepared to provide two professional references upon request. No telephone calls please.  The position will remain open until filled.

About News/Media Alliance: The News/Media Alliance is a nonprofit organization representing more than 2,200 news and magazine media organizations and their multiplatform businesses in the United States and globally. Alliance members include print and digital publishers of original journalism. Headquartered just outside Washington, D.C., the association focuses on ensuring the future of journalism through communication, research, advocacy, and innovation. Information about the News/Media Alliance can be found at  .