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2027 Legal Internship

Textron

Washington, DCFull-time$23–26/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23–26/hr
Location
Washington, DC
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Textron seeks a motivated student considering a career in public service, government relations, public policy, defense, or international trade and compliance. The 10-week paid summer internship involves supporting daily activities and special projects, including policy tracking, monitoring legislative and international developments, and research related to defense procurement. Interns work with experienced in-house personnel and receive coaching and mentoring.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsFact GatheringTeamworkIndependent WorkAnalytical SkillsCommunicationMultitaskingPrioritizationAI Tool UseAI Output Evaluation

Qualifications

Full-Time Student EnrollmentBA/BS in Public Policy or RelatedStrong GPAProfessional Work ExperienceHigh Integrity

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

2027 Legal Internship

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways, working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

Description

Job Summary:

Textron seeks a highly motivated, responsible, and mature student, considering a career in public service, government relations, public policy, defense and/or international trade and compliance. You will be expected to assist with and participate in the daily activities and special projects, as well as benefit from coaching and mentoring by seasoned in-house personnel.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft memorandum and special project reports or presentations

  • Attend and participate in meetings and presentations.

  • Provide government policy tracking support to Washington Operations personnel.

  • Monitor pertinent legislative, executive branch and international developments, and prepare required reports.

  • Assist in research and analytical data tracking/projects regarding defense/military procurement and sustainment.

  • Assist staff in remaining abreast of hearings, meetings, forums and media reports regarding issues of interest to company business units and programs.

  • Open to future career development opportunities within Textron business unit locations

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a BA/BS degree in public policy, legislative affairs, foreign or international affairs preferred.

  • Strong GPA and academic record

  • Interest in defense/military, international and public affairs preferred. Prior working experience in a professional environment a plus.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Well-developed organizational and fact-gathering skills.

  • Ability to work as a member of a team and independently, as experience is gained.

  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced work environment.

  • High integrity

This is a 10-week, paid summer internship with full-time hours. The position will be located in Washington, DC where you will collaborate directly with senior attorneys and business personnel of a publicly traded company and assist with and participate in daily activities and special projects. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and will benefit from coaching and mentoring by seasoned in-house personnel.

Program Highlights

  • Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend

  • Mentorship, training, and development opportunities

  • Real project work and hands-on experience

  • Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment

  • Alternative work schedules at select locations

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

23.00 - 26.00 per hour.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Washington DC-Washington DC Job Function: Legal Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80) Job Posting: 11/05/2026 Job Number: 345945

How this job compares

Set against the 280 open Public Policy jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23–26/hr
  • US median$22–38/hr22 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.50/hr, is 18% below the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Public Policy hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 76 open Public Policy jobs in Washington, D.C. and 280 across the US. 17% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
Public Policy postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (231 postings).
Education
142 of the 280 open Public Policy jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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