Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Speech, Privacy and Technology Project jobs in United States
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ACLU · 3 weeks ago

Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Speech, Privacy and Technology Project

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

The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern in the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. The intern will assist in all aspects of litigation, including legal research, drafting legal documents, and supporting ACLU affiliates.

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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

Qualification

Legal research skillsLegal writing skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteComplex legal analysisCommitment to diversityInterest in civil libertiesAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently matriculated legal students
Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Completed 1L year by Summer 2026 or 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
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts

Preferred

Demonstrated interest in free speech, privacy, and technology

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
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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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