Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Voting Rights Project

Hybrid-New York City or Washington D.C.. Posted a month ago

The role

Interns provide support to the Voting Rights Project in litigation and advocacy. They conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and assist with public education and outreach.

What you will do

Conduct legal research and analysis to support new and active litigation projects
Aid in drafting of legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
Potential to work closely with clients and participate in outreach with impacted communities, discovery, and trial practice

Required qualifications

Currently matriculated legal students
Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Completed 1L year or in an LLM program
Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
Attention to detail and excellent organizing 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 and fact finding

Nice to have

Demonstrated interest in voting rights work
Familiarity with or previous experience working on voting rights issues

Benefits

Stipend available for those who are lawfully authorized to work
Partial stipend available for students who receive outside funding

Before you apply

Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Lawfully authorized to work for stipend eligibility
If selected for an interview, a legal writing sample may be requested

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 Voting Rights Project builds and defends an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy.