About the role#
The Disability Rights Program at the ACLU is hiring a legal intern for the Summer 2027 term. This position focuses on the intersection of disability rights, civil liberties, and the rights of veterans and servicemembers. You will work within our national office to support litigation and advocacy efforts. We encourage applications from candidates with personal or professional experience in the military or with disability rights.
What you'll do#
- Conduct legal research and fact investigation.
- Draft legal documents, including memos and portions of court submissions.
- Assist the team in preparing for depositions, oral arguments, hearings, and trials.
- Participate in litigation strategy, advocacy efforts, and internal team meetings.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a student at a U.S. law school, with at least one year of law school completed before the internship begins.
- Strong research skills using internet and legal databases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage your own time.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Initiative to see projects through to completion.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship at $24 per hour.
- The role is based in either San Francisco, California, or Washington, DC.
- Work modality is remote or hybrid.
- The commitment is 35 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks.
About ACLU
The ACLU is a non-profit organization focused on the defense of civil rights and liberties. Founded in 1920, the group operates out of New York and Washington. It works on issues including voting rights, criminal justice reform, and freedom of speech. The organization employs over 1,200 people.
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