| Job Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | ACLU – Internships |
| Post Name | Legal Intern, Immigrants’ Rights Project |
| Employment Type | Internship |
| Job Location | New York, NY or San Francisco, CA |
| Expected CTC | $24/hour for law students |
| Vacancy | Not specified |
| Starting Date of Online Application | Currently accepting applications for Fall 2024 internships |
| Last Date of Online Application | Open until filled |
Job Summary:
The Immigrants’ Rights Project at the National ACLU has an opening for a Legal Internship in New York, NY or San Francisco, CA. The Project has been protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants for over 30 years through litigation and advocacy.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs
- Conducting legal and policy research
- Researching prospects for new litigation
- Researching and drafting materials for public education
- Legislative bill tracking and analysis
- Engaging in special projects and other duties as assigned
- Centering principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work
Experience & Qualifications:
- Enrollment at a U.S. law school with at least one year of law school completed before the internship commences
- Excellent research, communication, organizing, and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Initiative to see projects through to completion
- Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice
Internship Overview:
- Location: New York, NY or San Francisco, CA (in-person, remote, or hybrid positions available)
- Time Commitment: Full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours per week)
- Duration: Fall: September – December, Winter/Spring: January – April, Summer: June – August
- Stipend: Available for those who do not receive course credit; $24/hour for law students
Application Process:
- Application Timeline: Summer: Selections begin in August; Fall/Winter/Spring: Applications reviewed five months before the start of the internship
- Application Components: Cover letter, resume, writing sample, list of references
- Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled
About the ACLU:
The ACLU is committed to defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The organization values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The ACLU provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. For assistance, email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org.
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