Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Women's Rights Project
About The Position
The ACLU seeks a Fall Legal Intern in the Women's Rights Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This internship can be remote or hybrid and 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. Since its founding by Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1972, the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project has been a trailblazer in fighting for gender equity under law. We engage in systemic legal reform to ensure that everyone has the freedom to live, work, and learn free from stereotypes, harassment, and violence based on sex. Our recent work includes fighting the military’s ban on women in combat, challenging employment rules that penalize workers for their pregnancies or push them out of the paid workforce altogether and winning a historic settlement against Facebook for targeting ads for jobs, housing, and credit only at men.
Requirements
- Currently matriculated legal students.
- Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
- Completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences or are in an LLM or SJD program.
- 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.
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
- Assisting in all aspects of litigation, policy advocacy, and communications campaigns.
- Drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs.
- Conducting legal and policy research.
- Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims.
- Researching and drafting materials for public education.
- Legislative bill tracking and analysis.
Benefits
- Course credit only.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
