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ACLU · 2 weeks ago

Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Liberty Policy and Government Affairs - National Political Advocacy Department

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The ACLU is seeking a Legal Intern for the Liberty Policy and Government Affairs team in the National Political Advocacy Department. This internship provides an opportunity to learn about public interest work and engage in policy advocacy and public writing related to reproductive freedom and other emerging needs.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducting research on issues related to reproductive freedom

Preparing, producing and developing advocacy materials

Attending meetings to gain firsthand knowledge of active cases and advocacy projects

Monitoring legal and legislative developments in state legislatures and in Congress, as well as regulatory and administrative actions by the Trump administration as it relates to reproductive freedom

Legal research and writing projects on developing federal and state legislative and executive trends impacting reproductive freedom

Qualification

Legal researchPolicy advocacyReproductive rights knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteProactivityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Currently matriculated graduate/legal students

Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship

Knowledge of government and policy, of reproductive rights, and of associated communities and movements

Strong research, writing, analysis, and communication skills

Organized, willing to learn, proactive; able to balance differing responsibilities and prioritize; able to manage projects and see them through to completion

Able to work well independently, as part of a team; able to handle confidential information and exercise discretion

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Ability to apply and leverage technology in advance of advocacy goals

Benefits

A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work.

Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

Company

ACLU

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The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.

Founded in 1920

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.aclu.org/

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