ACLU · 1 month ago
Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Center for Liberty
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$24/hr - $24/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe ACLU is seeking a Summer Legal Intern in the Center for Liberty at their National office. The intern will conduct legal research, aid in drafting legal documents, and support the ACLU's advocacy efforts in areas such as reproductive freedom and civil rights.
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Responsibilities
Conduct legal research and analysis to support new and active litigation projects
Aid in drafting of legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
Potential to work closely with clients and participate in outreach with impacted communities, discovery, and trial practice
Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
Qualification
Required
Currently matriculated legal students
Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Completion of 1L year of law school by summer 2026 or enrollment in an LLM program
Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
The initiative to see projects through to completion
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact finding
Preferred
Demonstrated interest in reproductive freedom, LGBT rights, women's rights, freedom of religion and belief, or disability rights
Familiarity with or previous experience working in reproductive freedom, LGBT rights, women's rights, freedom of religion and belief, or disability rights
Benefits
Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who are lawfully authorized to work.
Legal interns receive a stipend amount $24/hour (stipends are taxed)
Company
ACLU
The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.
Founded in 1920
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12M2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Deborah Archer
President
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Chief Political Advisor
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