Spring 2027 Legal Intern, National Political Advocacy Department- Policy & Government Affairs

The role

The intern will conduct legal and policy research and writing on voting, racial justice, free speech, technology policy, or democracy reform. They will assist the National Political Advocacy Department with analyzing legislation, preparing advocacy materials, and supporting congressional outreach.

What you will do

• Conducting legal and policy research, drafting reports, and analyzing state and federal legislation, advocacy efforts, and related legal and policy issues
• Preparing advocacy and public education materials; drafting memorandum and correspondence
• Monitoring legal and legislative developments in state legislatures and in Congress, as well as regulatory and administrative actions by the Trump administration
• Working with teammates to manage projects
• Engaging in special projects and other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Currently matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Knowledge of government and policy, of technology and democracy reform, and of impacted communities
• Strong research, writing, analysis, and communication skills
• Organized, proactive, and willing to learn
• Able to balance differing responsibilities and prioritize
• Able to manage projects and see them through to completion
• Able to work well independently, as part of a team
• Able to handle confidential information and exercise discretion

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Stipend available for students who are lawfully authorized to work
• Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit

Before you apply

• Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work
• Please refrain from using AI-powered chatbots, search engines, or real-time assistance tools to generate your CV, cover letter or writing sample

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 National Political Advocacy Department works to strengthen the efforts of the ACLU at the federal, state, and local levels of government.