Internship Opportunity | Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law | University of Pennsylvania | Apply by 15th April 2026

Internship Opportunity | Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law | University of Pennsylvania | Apply by 15th April 2026

Internship Opportunity at CERL, University of Pennsylvania

Duration: 9 Weeks June 1 – July 31, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

About the Program:

The Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (CERL) at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for its prestigious nine-week summer internship program. Designed for law, graduate, and undergraduate students with an interest in national security, the program equips participants with a strong foundation in ethics and the rule of law, ensuring that future leadership and decision-making remain firmly rooted in democratic values.

Interns contribute to CERL’s mission through research, writing, and conference planning, while engaging directly with national security experts on pressing issues facing the United States today. Alumni of the program have gone on to serve in distinguished positions across government agencies, including the Department of Justice, Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps, and the U.S. Space Force.

About CERL:

CERL is a non-partisan institute committed to preserving and promoting ethics and the rule of law in national security, democratic governance, conflict, and war. Drawing from law, philosophy, and ethics, CERL brings together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to address critical challenges through interdisciplinary dialogue. Its work safeguards U.S. democracy by providing guidance when the rule of law is threatened or undermined.

Key Responsibilities:

Selected interns will:

• Conduct research on ethical and rule of law issues in national security.
• Assist in planning CERL’s conferences, workshops, and public programs.
• Publish original works on CERL’s blog, The Rule of Law Post.
• Contribute to CERL policy briefings and academic publications.
• Engage with leading academics, practitioners, and CERL Executive Board members.

Eligibility:

Applications are encouraged from:

• Law students (JD or LLM).
• Graduate students in philosophy, political science, international relations, communications, and related fields.
• Students interested in exploring the intersection of rule of law values, applied ethics, and national security.

Note: The program is open to international applicants, including students from India.

Funding and Visa:

• Applicants are encouraged to seek funding from their home institutions or external sources.
• Limited stipends are available for students unable to secure funding.
• International students must arrange appropriate work visas if selected.

Internship Duration:

• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• End Date: July 31, 2026

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates must submit the following documents to cerl@global.upenn.edu:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Transcript (unofficial accepted)
• Writing Sample (maximum five pages)

Application Deadline:

April 15, 2026

Application Form:

Contact Information:

For queries regarding the 2026 Summer Internship Program, please email: cerl@global.upenn.edu

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