Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Human Rights Program
ACLU - Internships · Remote/Hybrid - New York, NY
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- 2026-10-05
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About this role
The ACLU is seeking a Spring Legal Intern for its Human Rights Program, which focuses on holding the U.S. government accountable for its human rights obligations. Interns will conduct legal and policy research, draft legal documents, and support advocacy efforts both domestically and internationally. This internship is designed for law students who have completed their first year and is offered for course credit only.
- 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 students based in the U.S.
- Completed 1L year before the internship starts
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the ACLU
- Strong interest in protecting and expanding civil and human rights
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Nice to have
- Knowledge and experience using the human rights framework and the international human rights system
- Knowledge and experience working on immigration and criminal legal system issues, especially extreme punishment, sentencing and juvenile justice
Worth weighing
- Internship offered for course credit only, no stipend mentioned
- Part-time commitment of 10/15/20 hours per week
- Remote or hybrid work option available
- Priority application deadline is October 23, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
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