[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.ResponsibilitiesDrafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefsConducting legal and policy researchResearching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claimsResearching and drafting materials for public educationLegislative bill tracking and analysisSkillsCurrently 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 completionA commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justiceCompany 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/.