Job Description

The ACLU is seeking a Summer Legal Intern for the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project in New York City. The intern will assist in all aspects of litigation, including legal research, drafting legal documents, and supporting advocacy efforts related to First Amendment freedoms, privacy rights, and technology issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Aid in drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Draft and edit public education materials
• Provide support to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys

Requirements

• Currently matriculated legal student
• Completed 1L year by Summer 2026 or in an LLM program
• Excellent research and communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Commitment to public interest law and civil liberties
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis

Benefits

• No benefits