Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative
ACLU - Internships · Remote/Hybrid-New York, NY or Washington D.C.
Posted 5 days ago
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- 2026-10-05
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About this role
The ACLU is looking for a Spring Legal Intern to join the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative, where the intern will support advocacy related to the criminalization of abortion care. Responsibilities include conducting legal research and writing, tracking relevant cases, and assisting with intakes for individuals seeking criminal defense representation. This internship can be part-time or full-time and is available remotely or in-person in New York or Washington D.C.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Currently matriculated legal student based in the U.S.
- Enrolled at an ABA accredited law school and has completed at least 1L year
- Excellent legal research skills
- Strong legal writing ability
- Strong oral communication skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
What you get
- Internship offered for course credit only
Worth weighing
- Internship requires a commitment of 10-35 hours per week depending on part-time or full-time status
- Internships begin on January 11 or January 25
- Priority application deadline is October 12, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- No salary or stipend mentioned, only course credit
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