Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives- Communications

The role

The Legal & Communications Intern will support the Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department. The role involves assisting with public records requests, legal research, litigation support, and public education initiatives regarding access to government information in Puerto Rico.

What you will do

• Identify and research potential cases involving violations of the right to access public documents and information
• Support the preparation of legal filings, appeals, and other documents under attorney supervision
• Support the development of a report assessing the state of access to public documents and information in Puerto Rico
• Contribute to research summaries, findings, and recommendations
• Assist in developing bilingual workshops and educational materials
• Support outreach to journalists, students, community organizations, and other groups

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the third or fourth year of a Juris Doctor program, or a graduate of an accredited law school
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Professional proficiency in both Spanish and English, written and spoken
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage assignments independently and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate knowledge of processes under Puerto Rico’s Transparency Law and the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict

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

• Applicant must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• This internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit
• 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 of Puerto Rico is a chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. The ACLU is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting fundamental liberties and basic civil rights.