ACLU Kentucky
Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Criminal Law Reform Project
Hybrid-New York, NY +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Hybrid-New York, NY
New York, New York, United States - Education
- Currently enrolled legal student at a U.S. law school; at least one year of law school completed before the internship begins.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
About the job
Supports the ACLU’s Criminal Law Reform Project through legal research, writing, fact investigation, litigation assistance, and integrated advocacy.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal research and prepare memos or portions of court submissions.
- Investigate facts and support litigation and advocacy across the project’s priority areas.
- Assist with court-case preparation and proceedings, including depositions, oral arguments, hearings, or trials.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled at a U.S. law school and completed at least one year of law school before the internship begins.
- Excellent legal research, communication, organization, and time-management skills; attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice.
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite
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