ACLU Kentucky
Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Voting Rights Project
Hybrid-New York City or Washington D.C. +2 · Internship · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Hybrid-New York City or Washington D.C.
New York, New York, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Education
- Currently matriculated legal student who has completed the 1L year or is in an LLM program.
- Visa sponsorship
- A stipend is available for students lawfully authorized to work; applicants must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
About the job
Supports the ACLU Voting Rights Project through litigation, legal research, and public education and advocacy work.
What you'll do
- Conduct legal research and analysis; draft memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
- Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials; assist ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
- May work with clients and participate in community outreach, discovery, and trial practice.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in law school and completed the 1L year, or enrolled in an LLM program; must be based in the U.S. for the entire internship.
- Excellent legal research and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and organizing and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact finding.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated interest in voting rights work.
- Familiarity with or previous experience working on voting rights issues.
Pay
$24/hour (stipend)
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite
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