Legal Intern, Human Rights Program

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research
• Draft memoranda, affidavits, and briefs
• Research prospects for new litigation, including factual and legal claims
• Develop materials for public education and human rights documentation
• Prepare advocacy materials for regional and international bodies
• Support domestic and international human rights advocacy

Requirements

• Currently matriculated U.S. law student based in the U.S. for the entire internship
• Completed at least one semester of law school before the internship starts
• Strong interest in protecting and expanding civil and human rights
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based research
• Initiative to see projects through to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with the human rights framework and international human rights system
• Knowledge and experience with immigration and criminal legal system issues, especially sentencing and juvenile justice

About the Company

The ACLU works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The Human Rights Program holds the U.S. government accountable to international human rights obligations, focusing on immigrants' rights, prisoners' rights, criminal law reform, and racial justice through litigation and advocacy before domestic and international bodies.