Fall 2026 Legal Intern, State Supreme Court Initiative
About The Position
The ACLU seeks a Fall Legal Intern in the State Supreme Court Initiative of the ACLU’s National office in New York City or Washington Dc. This position 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. The SSCI is a team of attorneys and legal fellows, dedicated to strengthening and expanding the ACLU’s voice in state supreme courts. Working with the ACLU’s affiliates around the country, along with other projects in the ACLU’s national office, the SSCI identifies cutting-edge cases of constitutional import in state supreme courts and files briefs in those cases, either as amicus curiae or co-counsel. It also facilitates strategic collaboration among the ACLU’s state affiliates and other partners engaged in state constitutional litigation and works with affiliates to develop strategies for building civil liberties and civil rights doctrine in their states.
Requirements
- Currently matriculated legal students
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
- Students enrolled at U.S. law schools who will have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences
- Excellent research skills, including by conducting internet searches and using Westlaw, PACER, and other law-related databases
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing, and both in-person and via teleconferencing services
- Attention to detail, organization, time management, and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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
- Draft memoranda, motions, and portions of briefs
- Conduct legal and factual research concerning issues and cases in multiple state supreme courts
- Track cases and issues of interest to the SSCI
- Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
Benefits
- This position is 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
