Summer 2027 Law Student Summer Internship

New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) seeks a diverse group of current law students for Summer 2027 internships. During our 10-week program (June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027), 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
Commitment to civil liberties
Cover letter describing interest in a summer internship at the NYCLU
Resume
Recent writing sample that is wholly your own unedited work (brief, motion or memorandum of law, not to exceed 10 pages)
Note whether interested in an internship exclusively with the Legal Department, a hybrid Legal and Policy Department internship, or consideration for both roles.

Nice To Haves

Second-year law student (strongly preferred for early application deadline)

Responsibilities

Engage in legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy on a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties issues.
Participate in other projects such as court monitoring, policy campaigns, and public education about civil rights and liberties.
Design, advocate for, implement and monitor legislative and policy initiatives across the state (for Policy Department role).