Spring 2027 Legal Intern, Center For Liberty

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is seeking a Spring 2027 Legal Intern for its Center for Liberty, based in New York City. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with critical civil liberties and civil rights issues, contributing to the ACLU's mission of defending and expanding individual rights and freedoms.

As a Legal Intern with the Center for Liberty, you will support various projects within the center, which includes the LGBT & AIDS Project, the Reproductive Freedom Project, the Women's Rights Project, the Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief, and the Disability Rights Program. Your role will involve conducting legal and policy research, drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs, and assisting in the development of materials for public education. This position provides exposure to a wide range of civil liberties issues, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the ACLU's advocacy efforts.

Ideal candidates are law students who have completed at least one year of study by the start of the internship. Applicants should possess excellent research and communication skills, the ability to analyze complex legal issues, and a strong commitment to civil liberties and social justice. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also required. This internship is open to students enrolled at U.S. law schools who will have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences.

The ACLU offers a stipend for this full-time, 10-week internship. While the exact stipend amount is not specified, it is designed to support students during their tenure. The internship is hybrid, based in New York City, providing flexibility and the opportunity to engage with the ACLU's work both remotely and in person.

Joining the ACLU means becoming part of an organization with over 100 years of history in defending and preserving individual rights and liberties. The Center for Liberty offers a collaborative environment where interns can gain substantial experience, receive mentorship, and contribute to impactful work in civil rights and liberties. This internship is an excellent opportunity for law students passionate about social justice to make a tangible difference.