ACLU · 4 weeks ago
Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Litigation Department
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$24/hr - $24/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern in the General Legal, Litigation Department of the ACLU’s National office. The intern will support the ACLU’s work across various issue areas including voting rights and free speech, conducting legal research, drafting briefs, and assisting with advocacy strategy.
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Responsibilities
Conduct legal research and analysis to support new and active litigation projects
Aid in drafting of legal memoranda, motions, and briefs
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
Qualification
Required
Currently matriculated legal students
Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Completion of 1L year of law school by summer 2026; preference for candidates who will have already completed their 2L year
Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
Attention to detail, excellent organization 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
Kindness, generosity, and humility
Preferred
Experience drafting briefs before the United States Supreme Court
Familiarity with or previous experience working on one or more of the following topics: Section 1983 litigation; immigration law; LGBTQ rights; free speech; administrative law; national security law; structural constitutional law
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
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$0.12M2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M
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President
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Chief Political Advisor
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