Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Immigrants' Rights Project- New York
ACLU - Internships · Remote/Hybrid- New York
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About this role
The ACLU is seeking a Summer Legal Intern for its Immigrants' Rights Project, which focuses on protecting the civil rights of immigrants through litigation and advocacy. Interns will work closely with attorneys, gaining experience in impact litigation and legal research, drafting legal documents, and tracking legislative bills. This full-time internship can be remote or hybrid and lasts for 10 weeks, starting in late May or early June.
- benefits
- 1/5
- 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 at a U.S. law school
- Completion of at least one year of law school before the internship
- Excellent research skills, including internet and legal database research
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
What you get
- Stipend of $24/hour for those lawfully authorized to work
- Partial stipend available for students with outside funding
Worth weighing
- Internship is full-time (35 hrs/wk) for 10 consecutive weeks
- Priority application deadline is October 14, 2026, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- No specific mention of mentorship or training structure during the internship
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