Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Legal Intern for their National office, with options for remote or hybrid work in New York City or San Francisco, CA. The intern will support the ACLU’s work at the Supreme Court, engaging in legal research, drafting briefs, and assisting with litigation projects across various issue areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support new and active litigation projects
• Aid in drafting of legal memoranda, motions, and briefs
• Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys

Skills

• Currently matriculated legal students
• Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Completion of 1L year of law school by summer 2026; preference for candidates who will have already completed their 2L year
• Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
• Attention to detail, excellent organization and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• The initiative to see projects through to completion
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis
• Kindness, generosity, and humility
• Experience drafting briefs before the United States Supreme Court
• Familiarity with or previous experience working on one or more of the following topics: Section 1983 litigation; immigration law; LGBTQ rights; free speech; administrative law; national security law; structural constitutional law

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