Summer 2026 Law Student Summer Internship

New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation • New York, NY

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About The Position

The NYCLU seeks a diverse group of current law students for summer 2026 internships. During our 10-week program (May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026), interns in our Legal Department will engage in legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy on a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties issues. Interns may also have opportunities to participate in other projects such as court monitoring, policy campaigns, and public education about civil rights and liberties. There will be a hybrid opportunity for one intern to work formally within both the NYCLU’s Legal and Policy Departments. While the Legal Department primarily works on litigation, the Policy Department designs, advocates for, implements and monitors legislative and policy initiatives across the state, including with state and municipal legislatures and agencies and alongside the NYCLU’s various coalition partnerships.

Requirements

• Current law student.
• Commitment to public interest law and civil liberties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework in civil rights or civil liberties.
• Interest in legislative and policy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Engage in legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy.
• Participate in court monitoring and policy campaigns.
• Contribute to public education about civil rights and liberties.
• Work within both the Legal and Policy Departments for the hybrid position.

Benefits

• Stipend for summer interns who do not receive funding from their law school or any other external funding.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees