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ACLU

Legal Intern, Criminal Law Reform Project

ACLU

Legal Intern in ACLU's Criminal Law Reform Project, supporting litigation and advocacy efforts. Engaging in legal research, writing, and case preparation with a focus on civil rights.

Posted 6/9/2026internshipNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • The intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the team and assisting in factual investigation, and legal research and writing to advance our litigation and integrated advocacy.
  • Interns will support CLRP litigation work and integrated advocacy across our priority areas. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • 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

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
  • 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
  • A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • This internship is for course credit only.

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