Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Reproductive Freedom Project

ACLU - Internships • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU seeks a Spring Legal Intern for the Reproductive Freedom Project at its National office in New York City. This is a hybrid position offered for course credit only. The Reproductive Freedom Project works to ensure that every person has access to affordable and stigma-free abortion care. The team litigates cases challenging abortion bans and restrictions, policies preventing travel for abortions, and uses state constitutional amendments to strike down abortion restrictions. They also work on medication abortion access and cases expanding birth equity. The project collaborates with ACLU state affiliates and attorneys specializing in various civil liberties areas.

Requirements

• Currently matriculated legal students who will have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences
• Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Ability to conduct complex legal analysis
• Strong oral communications skills
• Ability to explain complicated legal issues
• Ability to balance multiple assignments
• Ability to communicate with colleagues
• Ability to accept and incorporate feedback
• Collaborative attitude – be a team player
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil rights and liberties, and social justice

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated commitment to reproductive health rights and justice is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Aiding in drafting memoranda, motions, declarations, and legal pleadings
• Providing general assistance on active litigation, including cite-checking
• Supporting development of new litigation projects
• Working on fact development
• Conducting background research
• Tracking and analyzing bills

Benefits

• Course credit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree