Fall 2026 Legal Externship
ACLU of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT
•$18 - $18•Hybrid
About The Position
The ACLU of Utah is accepting applications for a paid extern position for the fall semester of 2026. The ACLU of Utah’s Legal Department focuses on strategic litigation to challenge unjust laws, advance civil rights and liberties, and create lasting change for Utahns. The department handles cases in federal and state courts across various public impact issues at trial and appellate levels, and also engages in legal advocacy and public education.
Requirements
- Must be a law student who will have completed at least one year of law school before the externship commences
- Strong writing, research, and communication skills
- Ability to understand and convey legal information to non-attorney audiences
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time
- The ability to work independently and in small teams
- A strong understanding of and commitment to the concepts of Diversity and Inclusion in a team setting, executed in the ability to respect and value the differences in experience and belief of others. A personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, involvement with the criminal justice system, and socio-economic circumstance.
- A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, social justice; and protecting the inherent human worth and dignity of all people across Utah.
- A deep interest in issues related to civil rights and civil liberties including but not limited to immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ issues, disability rights, police practices, constitutional and criminal law, free speech, and criminal legal reform
- A commitment to the mission of the ACLU of Utah
Responsibilities
- Drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs
- Conducting legal and policy research
- Reviewing and sorting voluminous document production, litigation materials, and intake correspondence
- Researching and creating Know Your Rights materials for public education
- Researching, drafting, and submitting public records requests under State and Federal Open Records Statutes
- Other projects as assigned
Benefits
- Paid externship at $17.50/hour
- Potential for academic or pro bono credit through law school
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
