ACLU · 1 month ago
Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Disability Rights Program- Veterans' Advocacy
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$24/hr - $24/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe ACLU is seeking a Summer Legal Intern for their Disability Rights Program, Veterans' Advocacy. The intern will work on litigation and advocacy efforts focused on the rights of servicemembers and veterans, gaining experience in legal research, writing, and strategic advocacy.
AdviceLegalNon Profit
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
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
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 by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
Benefits
A stipend is available for those students who are lawfully authorized to work.
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
Esete Assefa
Chief Political Advisor
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