ACLU Kentucky
Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Capital Punishment Project
Hybrid-Durham, North Carolina +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Hybrid-Durham, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina, United States - Education
- Current law student; must have completed the first year of law school before the internship commences.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be based in the U.S. for the entire internship. A stipend is available only to students lawfully authorized to work.
About the job
Conduct legal and policy research and writing in support of the Capital Punishment Project’s litigation and public advocacy work.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal and policy research, including research into potential litigation claims.
- Draft memoranda, affidavits, briefs, and public education materials.
- Support preparation for and participation in court proceedings, including depositions, arguments, hearings, and trials.
What they ask for
- Currently matriculated law student who will have completed the first year of law school before the internship begins.
- Strong interest in abolishing the death penalty and commitment to civil rights.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills; strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong computer skills, including web-based research and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Pay
$24/hour (stipend)
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel
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