Spring 2027 Legal Intern, National Prison Project
ACLU - Internships · Remote/Hybrid-Washington D.C.
Posted 5 days ago
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About this role
The Spring 2027 Legal Intern for the National Prison Project at the ACLU will engage in legal research and advocacy focused on the rights of incarcerated individuals. Interns will draft legal memoranda, analyze conditions in detention facilities, and assist in creating public education materials. This role provides hands-on experience in prison reform litigation and requires collaboration with supervising attorneys.
- 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 enrolled as a second or third year law student pursuing a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Demonstrated interest in the rights of incarcerated people and commitment to civil rights
- Outstanding legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to perform complex legal analytical work
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Worth weighing
- This internship is for course credit only, with no stipend provided.
- The internship can be remote or hybrid, but requires applicants to be based in the U.S. for its duration.
- The time commitment is flexible, with options for part-time or full-time hours.
- The application deadline is November 6, 2026, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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