[Remote] Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Capital Punishment Project
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Legal Intern for the Capital Punishment Project, which aims to challenge the unfairness of capital punishment and work towards its abolition. The intern will be responsible for conducting legal and policy research, drafting legal documents, and assisting in public education efforts.ResponsibilitiesConducting legal and policy researchDrafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefsResearching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claimsResearching and drafting materials for public educationSkillsCurrently be matriculated legal studentsBased in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internshipComplete 1 year of law school before the internship commencesA demonstrated/strong interest in the abolition of the death penalty and a commitment to civil rightsExcellent research, writing and communication skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a teamStrong computer skills, particularly web-based research and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)Initiative to see projects through to completionCompany OverviewThe ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action. It was founded in 1920, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.aclu.org/.