ACLU Kentucky
Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Capital Punishment Project
Hybrid- Durham, N.C. or New York, NY +2 · Internship · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Hybrid- Durham, N.C. or New York, NY
Durham, North Carolina, United States
New York, New York, United States - Education
- Current law school student; must have completed the first year before the internship commences. 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 duration of the internship.
About the job
Supports the Capital Punishment Project’s litigation and advocacy through legal research, factual investigation, and drafting.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal and policy research; draft memoranda, affidavits, briefs, and public education materials.
- Investigate facts and research potential litigation claims.
- Support preparation for and participation in depositions, oral arguments, hearings, and trials.
What they ask for
- Current law school student who will have completed the first year before the internship begins.
- Strong interest in abolishing the death penalty and commitment to civil rights.
- Excellent research, writing, communication, and organizational skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong computer skills, including web-based research and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel
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