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ACLU · 3 weeks ago

Summer 2026 Legal Intern, State Supreme Court Initiative

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$24/hr - $24/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The ACLU is seeking a Summer Legal Intern for their State Supreme Court Initiative at their National office. The intern will be responsible for research and writing projects related to litigation in state supreme courts, assisting in drafting legal documents and conducting research on relevant cases.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft memoranda, motions, and portions of briefs

Conduct legal and factual research concerning issues and cases in multiple state supreme courts

Track cases and issues of interest to the SSCI

Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes

Qualification

Legal researchWestlawPACERMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsAttention to detailTime management

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 by conducting internet searches and using Westlaw, PACER, and other law-related databases

Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing, and both in-person and via teleconferencing services

Attention to detail, organization, time management, and deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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

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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