[Remote] Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Disability Rights Program

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Legal Intern for its Disability Rights Program at their National office, which can be located in Washington D.C. or San Francisco, CA. This part-time internship focuses on legal research and advocacy to support the rights of individuals with disabilities, providing valuable experience in litigation and strategic advocacy.ResponsibilitiesLegal researchLegal writing, such as memos and portions of court submissionsFact investigationSupport in preparation for and during court cases, such as depositions, oral argument, hearings, or trialSkillsCurrently matriculated legal studentsBased in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internshipCompleted at least one year of law school before the internship commencesExcellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database researchExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writingAttention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteThe initiative to see projects through to completionPersonal, professional, and/or academic experience with disability and disability rights, including candidates with disabilitiesBenefitsThis internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email [email protected] you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.Company 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/.