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ACLU · 1 month ago

Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Trone Center for Justice and Equality

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$24/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The ACLU is seeking a Summer Legal Intern in the Trone Center for Justice and Equality at their National office in New York City. The intern will conduct legal research and writing support on issues related to criminal justice policies, racial injustice, and other priorities of the Center.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis

Draft legal memos, briefs, and other written products

Support the Center Director, Staff Attorney, and Legal Fellow in other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCommitment to justiceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently matriculated legal students based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship

Second- and third-year law school students pursuing a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences

Demonstrated commitment to the issues on which the Trone Center for Justice and Equality works

Outstanding legal research, writing, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team

Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)

Commitment to advancing the mission of the ACLU

Demonstrate commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives

Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

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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