ACLU Kentucky
Spring 2027 Legal Intern, National Political Advocacy Department- Policy & Government Affairs
Hybrid - Washington D.C. +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- Hybrid - Washington D.C.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Education
- Currently matriculated undergraduate student or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be based in the U.S. for the entire internship. A stipend is available only for students lawfully authorized to work.
About the job
Supports the Democracy and Technology Policy & Government Affairs team through legal and policy research, legislative analysis, advocacy materials, and congressional outreach on voting, racial justice, free speech, technology policy, and democracy reform.
What you'll do
- Research and analyze legislation, political developments, advocacy efforts, and related legal and policy issues at state and federal levels.
- Draft reports, memoranda, correspondence, and advocacy or public education materials.
- Support congressional outreach, including briefings, Capitol Hill meetings, and letters.
What they ask for
- Currently matriculated undergraduate student or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire internship.
- Knowledge of government and policy, technology and democracy reform, and impacted communities.
- Strong research, writing, analysis, and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Pay
$24/hr (stipend; rate stated for graduate or legal students or equivalent experience)
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, artificial intelligence, algorithmic decision-making, surveillance
AI focus
The team works to ensure emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic decision-making, and surveillance, are not used to deny rights or discriminate; the intern may work on related technology policy.
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