Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Voting Rights Project
About The Position
The ACLU seeks a Spring Legal Intern for the Voting Rights Project at its National office in New York City or Washington D.C. This position can be remote or hybrid and is for course credit only. Applicants must be currently matriculated legal students based in the U.S. for the internship's duration. The Voting Rights Project, established in 1965, has litigated over 400 cases with a mission to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. Its work focuses on ensuring all Americans are eligible to vote, that voting is free and easy, and that all people count equally. The project is litigation-focused, with active cases nationwide, and supports legislative advocacy and public education. Recent work includes over 40 lawsuits for the 2020 and 2024 elections, Supreme Court cases challenging discriminatory census policies, challenges to voter purges and documentary proof of citizenship laws, and challenges to restrictive voting legislation and redistricting plans in various states. The project also supports affiliate litigation across the country.
Requirements
- Currently matriculated legal students who have completed their 1L year or are in an LLM program.
- Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizing and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- The initiative to see projects through to completion.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact finding.
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in voting rights work.
- Familiarity with or previous experience working on voting rights issues.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support new and active litigation projects.
- Aid in drafting of legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
- Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
- Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
- Potential to work closely with clients and participate in outreach with impacted communities, discovery, and trial practice.
Benefits
- Course credit only
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
