New York Civil Liberties Union · 2 months ago
Summer 2026 Law Student Summer Internship
New York, NY
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates for constitutional rights and liberties. They are seeking a diverse group of current law students for summer 2026 internships in their Legal Department, where interns will engage in legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy on civil rights and civil liberties issues.
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Responsibilities
Engage in legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy on a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties issues
Participate in other projects such as court monitoring, policy campaigns, and public education about civil rights and liberties
Qualification
Required
Commitment to public interest law and to civil liberties
Cover letter describing interest in a summer internship at the NYCLU
Resume
Recent writing sample that is wholly your own unedited work (submit a brief, motion or memorandum of law, not to exceed 10 pages)
Note whether interested in an internship exclusively with the Legal Department or for a hybrid Legal and Policy Department internship or both
Preferred
Applications for second-year law students are strongly preferred by Sunday, November 9, 2025
Applications for first-year law students are due by Friday, January 9, 2026
Company
New York Civil Liberties Union
NYCLU is one of the nation's foremost defenders of civil liberties and civil rights.
Founded in 1951
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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