Intern: Legal Team
About The Position
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is a leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State. Our vision: From Amarillo to Brownsville and Beaumont to El Paso, we believe in a Texas that works for all of us — a Texas where each person has an equal say in the decisions that shape our future, and everyone can build a good life. Our mission: The ACLU of Texas works with communities, at the State Capitol, and in the courts to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties for every Texan, no exceptions. The ACLU of Texas invites undergraduate students to apply for an internship in all departments. This internship will be held during summer 2026. Individuals passionate about civil liberties who are interested in developing skills in the social justice space policy in the local and state context will find an internship with the ACLU of Texas a rewarding learning experience. We are looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and detail-oriented; have strong critical thinking skills. Internships are part-time, requiring a minimum commitment of 10-12 hours per week. We generally prefer that part-time interns commit to work full workdays (i.e., two eight-hour days rather than four four-hour days), but schedules can be flexible. Internships are offered on a remote basis only. This generally requires students to have access to a computer and reliable internet. Houston based interns are welcome to work in our headquarters located in Downtown Houston.
Requirements
- One year of college must be completed before the internship commences with a preference for rising 3rd or 4th year students.
- Commitment to civil liberties and civil rights and an interest in working toward racial and social justice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to research and synthesize information.
- Engaging, outgoing personality capable of projecting compassion and warmth when interacting with complainants
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the intake coordinator, legal intake interns will work in a team to address, streamline, and track each aspect of the intake process.
- Students will be reviewing and responding to complaints from across Texas, identifying community resources, and analyzing patterns in our intake system.
- Interns also will work on special projects alongside the intake coordinator and across departments for community outreach and analysis.
- Interns will attend intake intern meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
