Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Disability Rights Program jobs in United States
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ACLU · 3 weeks ago

Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Disability Rights Program

positionUnited States
timeInternship
remoteRemote
seniorityIntern
money$24/hr - $24/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

The ACLU is seeking a Summer Legal Intern for its Disability Rights Program, located in Washington DC or San Francisco CA. The intern will assist in legal research, writing, and advocacy efforts to support the mission of ending discrimination against people with disabilities.

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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

Legal researchLegal writingMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detailOrganizing skillsCommunication skillsTime-management skillsInitiative

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
Commitment to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

Preferred

Personal, professional, and/or academic experience in the military, including candidates who are veterans or servicemembers
Personal, professional, and/or academic experience with disability and disability rights, including candidates who have disabilities

Benefits

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

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The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.
dateFounded in 1920
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.aclu.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.12M
2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M

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Deborah Archer
President
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Esete Assefa
Chief Political Advisor
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