Spring 2027 Legal Intern, LGBTQ & HIV Project
About The Position
The ACLU seeks a Spring Legal Intern in the LGBTQ & HIV Project of the ACLU’s National office. This position may be remote or hybrid based in New York, NY. This internship is for course credit only. Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship. The LGBTQ & HIV Project seeks to create a just society for all LGBTQ people and people living with HIV regardless of race or income. Through litigation, lobbying, public education, and organizing, the ACLU works to build a country where our communities can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association. The LGBTQ & HIV Project was founded in 1986, but the ACLU has advocated for the rights of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people at least since 1936, and for the rights of transgender people at least since 1967.
Requirements
- Currently matriculated legal students who will have completed at least one year of law school by the start of the internship.
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
- Demonstrated commitment to the advancement and protection of the civil liberties of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV.
- Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and writing.
- Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- The initiative to see projects through to completion.
Nice To Haves
- Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU.
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts.
Responsibilities
- Completing research and writing projects in furtherance of the project’s core work.
- Conducting legal and fact research and drafting research memos for current and prospective litigation.
- Potentially drafting litigation documents such as discovery requests, affidavits and motions.
- Researching and drafting materials for legislative advocacy and/or public education.
Benefits
- This internship is for course credit only.
- This internship is being offered for course credit only.
- This internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
