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Legal Intern, SCOTUS
ACLU
Requirements
Currently matriculated U.S. law student, Completion of 1L year by summer 2026 (2L preferred), Excellent legal research and writing skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Commitment to public interest law and civil liberties, Ability to conduct complex legal analysis
About the role
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support active and new Supreme Court litigation
- Assist in drafting legal memoranda, motions, and briefs
- Contribute to argument development and long-term litigation strategy
- Support advocacy strategy development and coalition management for cases before the U.S. Supreme Court
- Provide assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
Requirements
- Currently matriculated law student based in the U.S. for the entire internship
- Completion of 1L year by summer 2026; preference for candidates who have completed 2L
- Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice
- Ability to conduct complex legal analysis and manage projects to completion
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience drafting briefs before the United States Supreme Court
- Familiarity with Section 1983 litigation, immigration law, LGBTQ rights, free speech, administrative law, national security law, or structural constitutional law
About the Company
The ACLU has worked for over 100 years to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. It takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
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