ACLU is a nonprofit organization focused on protecting constitutional rights and civil liberties across the United States. Through nationwide litigation, advocacy campaigns, public education, and grassroots organizing, its teams work on issues including free speech, voting rights, racial justice, capital punishment, and systemic equality. Founded in 1920, ACLU has played a significant role in landmark legal battles and continues to pursue civil rights protections through courts, communities, and public policy.
Legal Intern, LGBTQ+ and HIV Project — ACLU (New York, Hybrid)
Support the ACLU’s LGBTQ+ and HIV Project through litigation research, legal writing, legislative advocacy, and public education.
Description
- Research legal and factual issues for ongoing and potential litigation
- Prepare research memoranda for project attorneys
- Help draft litigation materials, including discovery requests, affidavits, and motions, as needed
- Research and prepare content for legislative advocacy and public education
- Deliver research and writing projects that advance litigation, policy advocacy, and public education efforts
- Take assignments from attorneys throughout the LGBTQ+ and HIV Project
- Perform work under the close guidance of the primary intern supervisor and supervising attorneys
- Offer thoughtful ideas and substantive contributions while building experience as a civil rights advocate
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in law school
- Have completed at least one year of law school before the internship begins
- Remain based in the United States throughout the internship
- Have legal authorization to work in order to receive the stipend
- Show a demonstrated commitment to advancing and protecting the civil liberties of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV
- Possess excellent legal database and internet research abilities
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bring careful attention to detail along with organizational and time-management skills
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Take initiative and follow projects through to completion
- Support the ACLU’s mission
- Value equity, inclusion, belonging, and diversity, and be prepared to collaborate and resolve disagreements respectfully
Benefits
- Legal interns receive a taxable stipend of $24 per hour
- Students with outside funding may receive a partial stipend that brings total funding up to the ACLU’s stipend amount
- Remote or hybrid work options are available
- This is a full-time internship requiring 35 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities
- The ACLU maintains commitments to accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion