[Remote] Fall 2026 Legal Intern, SCOTUS

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Legal Intern for their National office, with options for remote or hybrid work in New York City or San Francisco, CA. The intern will support the ACLU’s work at the Supreme Court, engaging in legal research, drafting briefs, and assisting with litigation projects across various issue areas.ResponsibilitiesConduct legal research and analysis to support new and active litigation projectsAid in drafting of legal memoranda, motions, and briefsProvide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneysSkillsCurrently matriculated legal studentsBased in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internshipCompletion of 1L year of law school by summer 2026; preference for candidates who will have already completed their 2L yearExcellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database researchExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writingAttention to detail, excellent organization and time-management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteThe initiative to see projects through to completionDemonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justiceDemonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysisKindness, generosity, and humilityExperience drafting briefs before the United States Supreme CourtFamiliarity with or previous experience working on one or more of the following topics: Section 1983 litigation; immigration law; LGBTQ rights; free speech; administrative law; national security law; structural constitutional lawCompany 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/.