ACLU · 1 month ago
Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Criminal Law Reform Project
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$24/hr - $24/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe ACLU is seeking a Summer Legal Intern for its Criminal Law Reform Project at the National office in New York City. The intern will assist with legal research, writing, and factual investigation to support litigation and advocacy efforts aimed at reforming the criminal legal system.
AdviceLegalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Legal research
Legal writing, such as memos and portions of court submissions
Fact investigation
Support in preparation for and during court cases, such as depositions, oral argument, hearings, or trial
Qualification
Required
Currently matriculated legal students
Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences
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
A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice
Committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work
Committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12M2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Deborah Archer
President
Esete Assefa
Chief Political Advisor
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