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Summer 2025 Legal Intern, Trone Center for Justice and Equality

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ACLU

Oct 12

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • New York

Requirements

  • This Internship is open to undergraduate students. Interns should possess the following:
  • Demonstrated commitment to the issues on which the Trone Center for Justice and Equality works
  • Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
  • Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
  • Valid work authorization for those seeking an ACLU stipend

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and analysis on issues in the criminal justice and racial justice fields
  • Draft communications, memos, and presentations
  • Assist the Legal Operations team in department-wide initiatives, trainings, and compliance
  • Support the Trone Center and the work of the Trone Center Director in other tasks as assigned
  • Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
  • Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes

FAQs

Is this internship remote or in-person?

The internship offers a limited number of remote or hybrid positions, allowing candidates to select either a fully remote or hybrid arrangement.

What is the time commitment required for the internship?

Summer internships require a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.

How long does the internship last?

The internship extends for a 10-week period.

Is there a stipend available for interns?

Yes, a stipend is available for those students who do not receive course credit and are lawfully authorized to work.

What is the stipend amount for undergraduate students?

The stipend for undergraduate students is $20 per hour.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this internship?

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the issues the Trone Center focuses on, possess excellent research and writing skills, exhibit interpersonal skills, and show a commitment to diversity and the mission of the ACLU.

Are law students eligible for the internship?

The internship is open to undergraduate students, but graduate students may also apply and receive an hourly rate of $25.

What types of tasks will the intern be responsible for?

Interns will conduct research and analysis, draft communications and presentations, assist with departmental initiatives, support the Trone Center Director, and engage in special projects.

Does the internship emphasize diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the ACLU places a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values, and applicants are encouraged to show their commitment to these principles.

Can I receive academic credit for this internship?

Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

We the people dare to create a more perfect union.

Non-profit
Industry
201-500
Employees
1920
Founded Year

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.