Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Racial Justice Program
ACLU - Internships · Remote/Hybrid-New York, NY
Posted 5 days ago
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- 2026-10-05
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About this role
The Summer Legal Intern in the Racial Justice Program at the ACLU will conduct legal and factual research, support ongoing litigation, and assist in advocacy efforts. Interns will review discovery productions, produce and edit memos and reports, and participate in team and client meetings. This role is designed for law students who have completed their first year and are committed to public interest law and racial justice.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Currently matriculated legal student
- Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
- Completed first year of law school before the internship begins
- Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Initiative to see projects through to completion
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice
What you get
- Stipend available for those authorized to work
- Stipend amount of $24/hour (taxed)
- Partial stipend for students receiving outside funding
Worth weighing
- Internship is full-time (35 hrs/wk) for 10 consecutive weeks
- Priority application deadline is November 6, 2026, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- Remote or hybrid work options available, but must be based in New York for the internship
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