ACLU Kentucky
Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Human Rights Program
Remote/Hybrid - New York, NY +2 · Remote · Internship · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Remote/Hybrid - New York, NY
New York, New York, United States
Remote - National - Education
- Currently matriculated legal student; must have completed 1L year before the internship commences.
About the job
Conduct human rights and legal research and support domestic and international advocacy for the ACLU’s Human Rights Program.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal and policy research, including research into potential litigation.
- Draft memoranda, affidavits, briefs, and public education or human rights documentation materials.
- Research and draft materials for advocacy before regional and international bodies.
What they ask for
- Must be a currently matriculated U.S. law student who will have completed 1L before the internship begins and be based in the U.S. throughout the internship.
- Demonstrated commitment to the ACLU’s mission and a strong interest in protecting and expanding civil and human rights.
- Strong organizational, research, writing, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong computer skills, including web-based research and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
Nice to have
- Knowledge or experience with the human rights framework and international human rights system.
- Knowledge or experience with immigration and criminal legal system issues, especially extreme punishment, sentencing, and juvenile justice.
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel
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