[Remote] Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Immigrants' Rights Project- New York
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Fall Legal Intern for the Immigrants' Rights Project in their National office. This internship, which is part-time and for course credit only, provides an opportunity to work closely with attorneys on impact litigation and legal advocacy related to immigrants' rights issues.
Responsibilities
- Drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs
- Conducting legal and policy research
- Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims
- Researching and drafting materials for public education
- Legislative bill tracking and analysis
Skills
- Currently matriculated legal students
- Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
- Completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences
- Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
- Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- The initiative to see projects through to completion
- A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice
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