ACLU-NC Legal Summer Intern
About The Position
The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NC) is seeking Summer 2027 legal interns to work in their Durham office. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in all facets of civil rights impact litigation and related advocacy work. This is a full-time, 10-week commitment. While applicants from across the U.S. are welcome, interns must establish and maintain North Carolina residency for the duration of the internship. The ACLU-NC is committed to an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Requirements
- Completed first year of law school before the internship commences.
- Ability to conduct thorough legal and factual research in a fast-paced litigation environment on short deadlines, identify relevant authorities, and succinctly summarize findings.
- Clear, direct writing and oral communication style, and ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language.
- Initiative to trouble-shoot issues promptly in collaboration with your supervisor and team members, and ability to reliably see projects through to timely completion.
- Ability to take direction well and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team of other law students, supervising attorneys, and non-attorney staff members.
- Deep respect for others’ lived experiences, humility, and ability to work with, learn from, and interact respectfully with people from backgrounds different from your own.
- Commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues and the mission of the ACLU, especially if coupled with a desire to work in the public interest after law school.
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal and policy research on a range of topics.
- Assisting with client interviews, and participating in collaborations with coalition partners and community members.
- Assisting with preparation of affidavits, briefs, and other court documents.
- Assisting with preparation for depositions and court appearances, and attending any proceedings during the 10-week internship period.
- Researching prospects for new civil impact litigation, including both factual investigation and developing potential legal claims.
- Assisting with community and other public education efforts.
Benefits
- A stipend of $8,400 for ten weeks is available for up to two summer legal interns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
