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Summer 2025 Legal Intern, National Prison Project

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ACLU

Oct 12

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
  • Washington

Requirements

  • 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 internship?

The internship can be remote or hybrid from our Washington, DC office.

What is the time commitment required for the internship?

The internship requires a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.

How long does the internship last?

The internship lasts for 10 consecutive weeks.

What are the start dates for the internship?

The internship will begin either May 27 or June 9, 2025.

Is there a stipend available for interns?

Yes, a stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources.

What is the stipend rate for law students?

The stipend rate for graduate and law students is $24 per hour.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants should be current law students who will have completed one year of law school before the internship begins.

What kind of work will interns be doing?

Interns will be drafting legal documents, assisting with advocacy materials, conducting research, and providing support to supervising attorneys.

Are there opportunities for course credit or work/study arrangements?

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

Does the ACLU have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the ACLU is committed to accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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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.