Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Criminal Law Reform Project
ACLU - Internships · Hybrid-New York, NY or Washington, DC
Posted 5 days ago
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- This role has been open
- 5 days ACLU - Internships's roles stay open a median of 6 days
- Reposted
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- Salary listed
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- Hiring momentum
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- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-05
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About this role
The Summer Legal Intern for the Criminal Law Reform Project at the ACLU will assist in litigation and advocacy efforts aimed at reforming the criminal legal system. Interns will engage in legal research, writing, and fact investigation, while supporting the preparation for court cases. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with a team dedicated to civil rights and 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 at least one year of law school before the internship commences
- Excellent research skills, including internet and legal database research
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
- Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills
What you get
- Stipend of $24/hour
- Partial stipend available for students with outside funding
- Hybrid work location options
Worth weighing
- Internship is full-time for 10 consecutive weeks
- No mention of specific legal areas of focus beyond criminal law reform
- Interns are expected to have a strong commitment to the ACLU's mission and values
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