Spring 2027 Legal Intern, National Political Advocacy Department - Policy & Government Affairs

ACLU - Internships • Washington, DC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU seeks a part-time, hybrid Legal Intern for the Policy & Government Affairs team within the National Political Advocacy Department at its National office in Washington, D.C. The team works with Congress, state legislatures, regulatory agencies, and others to protect voting, free speech, and privacy rights; advance racial justice; and ensure emerging technologies are not used to deny rights or discriminate.

The intern will support legal and policy research and writing projects centered on racial justice and technology policy. Work includes analyzing legislation and political and advocacy developments, preparing advocacy and public education materials, supporting congressional outreach, and collaborating with teammates on projects. Internships last 12 consecutive weeks, with a start date of January 11 or January 25, 2027. Interns may work 10, 15, or 20 hours per week. A stipend of $24 per hour is available for graduate and legal students who are lawfully authorized to work; educational institutions may arrange work/study or course credit.

Applicants must be currently matriculated legal students or have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, and must be based in the United States for the entire internship. The ACLU seeks candidates committed to its mission and to equity, inclusion, belonging, and respectful collaboration.

Requirements

• Currently matriculated as a legal student or possess an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Be based in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.
• Knowledge of government and policy, technology and democracy reform, and impacted communities.
• Strong research, writing, analysis, and communication skills, including the ability to craft messages for different audiences.
• Be organized, proactive, willing to learn, and able to balance responsibilities, prioritize, and manage projects through completion.
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Handle confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Commitment to advancing the ACLU's mission.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, and respect for multiple perspectives.
• Commitment to collaborative and respectful work toward resolving obstacles and conflict.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research, draft reports, and analyze state and federal legislation, advocacy efforts, and related legal and policy issues.
• Prepare advocacy and public education materials, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Monitor legal and legislative developments in state legislatures and Congress, as well as regulatory and administrative actions by the Trump administration.
• Assist with research and analysis of legislation, elected officials, coalition partners, and developments in political and advocacy landscapes at the state and federal levels.
• Support congressional outreach through briefings, meetings on Capitol Hill, and letters.
• Work with teammates to manage projects and contribute to special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Stipend of $24 per hour for graduate and legal students who are lawfully authorized to work.
• Arrangements may be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed