ACLU Kentucky
Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative
Remote/Hybrid-New York, NY or Washington D.C. +3 · Remote · Internship · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Remote/Hybrid-New York, NY or Washington D.C.
New York, New York, United States
Remote - National
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- At least one completed year of law school before the internship begins.
- Education
- Currently matriculated at an ABA-accredited law school; internship must be tied to formal education through integrated coursework or academic credit.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be based in the U.S. for the entire internship.
About the job
Supports the ACLU’s Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative through legal research, writing, case tracking, intake assistance, and advocacy related to the criminalization of abortion care.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, portions of briefs, motions, and training resources.
- Track cases and issues of interest to the initiative.
- Assist with intakes for people seeking criminal defense representation and participate in team and coalition activities.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and completed at least one year of law school before the internship begins.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to conduct complex legal analysis.
- Strong oral communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to balance multiple assignments.
- Demonstrated commitment to criminal defense, public interest law, civil rights and liberties, and social justice.
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