Spring 2026 Legal Intern, State Supreme Court Initiative - Remote

Overview

The ACLU seeks a Spring Legal Intern in the State Supreme Court Initiative of the ACLU’s National office in New York City or Washington D.C. This position can be remote or hybrid and is for course credit only.

In Short

• Internship for legal students in the ACLU's State Supreme Court Initiative.
• Can be remote or hybrid.
• Focus on research and writing related to litigation in state supreme courts.
• Draft memoranda, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Track cases of interest.
• Must be enrolled in a U.S. law school.
• Part-time or full-time hours available.
• Course credit only, no stipend.
• Commitment to ACLU's mission and values.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled legal students in the U.S.
• Excellent research skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Experience in a leading civil rights organization.
• Opportunity to work on significant legal cases.
• Engagement with diverse perspectives and issues.
• Networking opportunities within the legal field.
• Contribution to ACLU’s mission of advancing civil liberties.