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ACLU of Northern California · 3 months ago

Summer 2026 Democracy, Speech & Technology Project Extern

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The ACLU of Northern California is inviting law and graduate students to apply for its Democracy, Speech & Technology Internship. Interns will support litigation and policy work focusing on safeguarding free speech, privacy, and open government, while engaging in legal research, report writing, and participation in public hearings.

CharityNon ProfitPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Work directly with one or more attorneys in support of the project's litigation and policy work

Conduct legal and policy research and analysis

Help to author reports, advocacy materials, portions of court documents, and pre-litigation demand letters

Assist with legislative or other local campaigns

Attend and participate in public hearings at the state and county level

Participate in meetings with policy-makers and advocates as such opportunities arise

Attend appellate arguments, trial court proceedings, and depositions when possible

Attend and participate in departmental meetings where prospective litigation and policy strategies are discussed

Qualification

Legal researchPolicy analysisWriting skillsCommitment to social justiceOral communicationPublic speakingAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in law school or a graduate program in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, Public Policy, Political Science, Journalism, or a related field

Demonstrate a strong interest in the intersection of civil liberties and free speech, technology, and privacy

Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills

Ability to articulate a commitment to work for social justice and the ideals of the ACLU

Willingness to work with intensity and focus

Preference and willingness to be based in San Francisco, Sacramento, or Fresno