Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Criminal Law Reform Project

The role

The intern will assist in factual investigation, legal research, and legal writing to advance litigation and integrated advocacy. This work supports the Criminal Law Reform Project's priority areas.

What you will do

• Legal research
• Legal writing, such as memos and portions of court submissions
• Fact investigation
• Support in preparation for and during court cases, such as depositions, oral argument, hearings, or trial

Required qualifications

• Currently matriculated legal students
• Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Enrolled at U.S. law schools
• Completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences
• Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizing and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• The initiative to see projects through to completion
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice

Benefits

• Stipend available for those who are lawfully authorized to work
• Partial stipend available for students who receive outside funding to bring total funding up to the ACLU's stipend amount

Before you apply

• Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Must be lawfully authorized to work to receive a stipend
• All candidates must formally submit an application

About the company

The ACLU has worked for over 100 years to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The Criminal Law Reform Project advocates for the constitutional and civil rights of those impacted by criminal legal systems.