ACLU Kentucky
Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Criminal Law Reform Project
Hybrid-New York, NY or Washington, DC +2 · Internship · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Hybrid-New York, NY or Washington, DC
New York, New York, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- At least one year of law school completed before the internship commences.
- Education
- Currently matriculated at a U.S. law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be based in the U.S. for the entire internship. Stipends are available to students lawfully authorized to work.
About the job
Supports the ACLU Criminal Law Reform Project’s litigation and advocacy through legal research and writing, factual investigation, and case preparation.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal research and write memos or portions of court submissions.
- Investigate facts and support preparation for court proceedings, including depositions, oral arguments, hearings, or trials.
- Assist with litigation and integrated advocacy across the project’s priority areas.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled at a U.S. law school and must have completed at least one year of law school before the internship starts.
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong research, communication, organization, and time-management skills; attention to detail and commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice.
Pay
$24/hour (stipend)
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite
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