Summer 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Speech, Privacy and Technology Project

The role

Interns will conduct research on free speech, privacy, and technology issues. They will assist with litigation, advocacy materials, and administrative tasks for the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project.

What you will do

• Conducting research on issues relating to free speech, privacy and technology
• Preparing, producing and developing litigation and advocacy materials
• Drafting posts for the ACLU blog
• Conducting research on Freedom of Information Act requests
• Attending meetings to gain firsthand knowledge of active cases and advocacy projects
• Assisting with litigation and advocacy projects
• Assisting with the maintenance of case files
• Assisting in administrative support and other maintenance tasks to support the work of the project
• Proposing independent research projects relating to free speech, privacy and technology

Required qualifications

• Currently matriculated undergraduate students
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate program before the internship commences
• Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Enthusiasm for issues related to free speech, privacy, and technology
• Commitment to social justice and civil liberties
• Strong research, writing, and communications skills
• Initiative to see projects through to completion
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Stipend

Before you apply

• Must be currently matriculated undergraduate students
• Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Must be lawfully authorized to work to receive a stipend

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.