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About the Role

The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern for the Disability Rights Project at the National office in Washington D.C. or San Francisco, CA. This position can be remote or hybrid. Applicants must be currently matriculated legal students based in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Assist in legal research and writing.
Assist in factual investigation.
Assist in strategic advocacy to advance litigation and integrated advocacy.
Participate in litigation, advocacy, and internal meetings and discussions.
Support DRP litigation work and integrated advocacy.
Conduct legal research.
Perform legal writing, such as memos and portions of court submissions.
Conduct fact investigation.
Support preparation for and during court cases, such as depositions, oral argument, hearings, or trial.

Requirements

Currently matriculated legal students.
Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
Students enrolled at U.S. law schools who will have completed before the internship commences.
Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing.
Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
The initiative to see projects through to completion.
Committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU.
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
Committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts.
Must formally submit an application.

Skills

Legal research
Legal writing
Factual investigation
Strategic advocacy
Internet research
Legal database research
Verbal communication
Written communication
Attention to detail
Organizing skills
Time-management skills
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Location

Washington D.C.
San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Legal student

Education Level

Matriculated legal student

Salary/Compensations

$24/hour

Benefits

Stipend available for students lawfully authorized to work.
Partial stipend available for students receiving outside funding.
Stipends are taxed.

About the Company

The ACLU has fought for decades for the rights of people with disabilities.
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
The ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

Equal Opportunity

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible.
We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally.
Strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.