Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Women's Rights Project
About The Position
The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern for the Women's Rights Project at the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This internship is for course credit only and can be remote or hybrid. Applicants must be currently matriculated legal students based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship. The Women's Rights Project, founded by Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1972, focuses on systemic legal reform to ensure gender equity, fighting against stereotypes, harassment, and violence based on sex. Their work includes challenging employment rules, fighting military bans on women in combat, and addressing issues like discriminatory ad targeting.
Requirements
- Currently matriculated legal students.
- Completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences or are in an LLM or SJD program.
- Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
- Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research.
- Excellent 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.
- A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, social justice, and gender justice.
- Must be lawfully authorized to work to receive a stipend.
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 conflict.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in all aspects of litigation, policy advocacy, and communications campaigns.
- Conducting legal and policy research.
- Drafting legal memoranda.
- Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims.
- Researching and drafting materials for public education.
- Legislative bill tracking and analysis.
Benefits
- Stipend available for those lawfully authorized to work.
- Partial stipend available for students receiving outside funding.
- Course credit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
