Summer 2027 Legal Intern, National Prison Project
ACLU - Internships · Remote/Hybrid-Washington D.C.
Posted 5 days ago
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- 2026-10-05
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About this role
The ACLU is offering a Summer Legal Internship within the National Prison Project, where interns will engage in research, drafting legal documents, and supporting litigation and advocacy efforts focused on the rights of incarcerated individuals. Interns will work closely with supervising attorneys and gain hands-on experience in prison reform litigation and advocacy.
- 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 in the U.S.
- 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
What you get
- Stipend of $24/hour for those authorized to work
- Partial stipend available for students with outside funding
Worth weighing
- Remote or hybrid work options available
- Full-time commitment of 35 hours per week for 10 weeks
- Priority application deadline is December 11, 2026, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
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