Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Capital Punishment Project
ACLU - Internships · Hybrid- Durham, N.C. or New York, NY
Posted 5 days ago
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About this role
The ACLU is offering a Spring Legal Internship in the Capital Punishment Project, where interns will assist with legal research, writing, and factual investigations to support litigation efforts aimed at abolishing the death penalty. Interns will work part-time, gaining experience in drafting legal documents and preparing for court cases while collaborating with a dedicated team focused on civil rights advocacy.
- 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
- Current law school student who has completed their first year
- Strong interest in the abolition of the death penalty
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Initiative to see projects through to completion
Worth weighing
- Internship is for course credit only, no monetary compensation offered
- Part-time commitment of 10-12 hours/week for 12 weeks may limit availability for other opportunities
- Hybrid work model may not suit all candidates
- Priority application deadline is November 5, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
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