You must be enrolled in law school or a relevant graduate program, passionate about criminal justice and social justice, to work as an intern at the ACLU. 

You will conduct legal research, analyze policies, author reports, and assist in various criminal justice projects under ACLU's Criminal Justice Program. Attend hearings, meetings, and contribute to advocacy efforts.

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United States

San Francisco

Sacramento

Medium

The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action. We are united by the quest – “We the people dare to create a more perfect union.” 

Whether in the courts, statehouses, Congress or communities, we fight to defend the rights that the Constitution guarantees to all of us —regardless of who we are, where we come from, whom we love, or what we believe. 

Together, we take up the toughest civil rights and liberties challenges of our time. We seek to inspire those who want change to become the ones who make change. 

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<ul><li>The ACLU of Northern California’s Legal-Policy Department invites law and policy graduate students to apply for its&nbsp;Criminal Justice Program Internships.&nbsp;Students willing to work with intensity and focus will find an internship at ACLU NorCal a rewarding learning experience.&nbsp;Qualified applicants are enthusiastic, creative, and detail-oriented; have strong research, writing, and oral communication skills; and can articulate a commitment to work for social justice and the ideals of the ACLU.</li><li>The Legal-Policy Department promotes policy change and pursues cutting edge impact litigation to defend and expand the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. The Department’s work focuses on six broad program areas:&nbsp;Criminal Justice; Democracy &amp; Civic Engagement; Gender, Sexuality &amp; Reproductive Justice; Immigrants’ Rights; Racial &amp; Economic Justice; and Technology &amp; Civil Liberties.&nbsp;The Department’s staff is based in&nbsp;San Francisco,&nbsp;Sacramento, and Fresno.&nbsp;Department staff work closely with other departments within ACLU NorCal, including Organizing, Communications, Development, Finance &amp; Administration, as well as with ACLU California Action.</li></ul>

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The ACLU of Northern California’s Legal-Policy Department invites law and policy graduate students to apply for its Criminal Justice Program Internships. Students willing to work with intensity and focus will find an internship at ACLU NorCal a rewarding learning experience. Qualified applicants are enthusiastic, creative, and detail-oriented; have strong research, writing, and oral communication skills; and can articulate a commitment to work for social justice and the ideals of the ACLU.The Legal-Policy Department promotes policy change and pursues cutting edge impact litigation to defend and expand the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. The Department’s work focuses on six broad program areas: Criminal Justice; Democracy & Civic Engagement; Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Justice; Immigrants’ Rights; Racial & Economic Justice; and Technology & Civil Liberties. The Department’s staff is based in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno. Department staff work closely with other departments within ACLU NorCal, including Organizing, Communications, Development, Finance & Administration, as well as with ACLU California Action.

Spring 2023 Criminal Justice Program Internship

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