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Summer 2025 Legal Intern, National Prison Project

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ACLU

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
  • Washington
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a current law student with strong interest in civil rights, excellent legal research and writing skills, organizational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • You will draft legal documents, conduct research on incarceration rights, analyze prison conditions, and support advocacy and litigation efforts for supervising attorneys.

Requirements

  • Please note: This opportunity is available for current law students who will have completed one year of law school before the internship commences.
  • Second- and third-year law school students pursuing a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • A demonstrated / strong interest in the rights of incarcerated people and a commitment to civil rights
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment is essential
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work
  • Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Drafting legal memorandum, affidavits, and briefing
  • Assisting with the drafting, production and distribution of advocacy and public education materials
  • Conducting factual and legal / policy research and writing regarding the rights of incarcerated people and legislative movement
  • Researching and drafting prospects for new litigation and / or campaign advocacy
  • Gathering, analyzing and synthesizing current information related to prison and jail conditions
  • Providing campaign and litigation support to supervising attorneys

FAQs

What is the location of the Summer 2025 Legal Intern position?

The internship is based in Washington, DC, and can be completed remotely or in a hybrid format from our DC office.

What is the time commitment required for the Summer 2025 Legal Intern position?

The internship requires a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week for the duration of the program.

How long does the internship last?

The full-time internship spans 10 consecutive weeks, starting either May 27 or June 9, 2025.

What is the stipend for the internship?

The stipend for graduate and law students is $24 per hour, while undergraduate students receive $20 per hour.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be current law students who have completed one year of law school before the internship commences, specifically second- or third-year students pursuing a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

What kind of work will interns be doing?

Interns will be involved in drafting legal memoranda, conducting research on the rights of incarcerated people, assisting in advocacy and public education efforts, and providing campaign and litigation support to supervising attorneys.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion within the ACLU?

Yes, the ACLU is committed to accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values in their work and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Are there opportunities for work/study or course credit?

Yes, arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit during the internship.

What are the necessary skills for the internship role?

Applicants should have strong legal research, writing, and communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

How does the ACLU view its commitment to civil rights and liberties?

The ACLU has a long-standing mission to defend and preserve individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including issues like mass incarceration and equality for marginalized communities.

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Mission & Purpose

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.