Summer 2027 Law Student Summer Internship
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation · NY, US
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About the Role
The NYCLU seeks diverse current law students for a 10-week Summer 2027 internship program. Interns in the Legal Department will engage in legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy on civil rights and liberties issues. There is also a hybrid opportunity for one intern to work within both the Legal and Policy Departments.
Responsibilities
- Engage in legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy on civil rights and liberties issues.
- Support policy campaigns.
- Participate in public education about civil rights and liberties.
- Monitor court proceedings.
- Design, advocate for, implement, and monitor legislative and policy initiatives.
Requirements
- Commitment to public interest law.
- Commitment to civil liberties.
- Must submit a cover letter, resume, and a recent writing sample (brief, motion, or memorandum of law, not to exceed 10 pages).
- Applicants should note their interest in an internship exclusively with the Legal Department, a hybrid Legal and Policy Department internship, or consideration for both roles.
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Law Student
Salary/Compensations
- Stipend provided for interns without external funding.
About the Company
- The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is a leading advocate for constitutional rights and liberties.
- Founded in 1951 as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union.
- A not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with over 90,000 members and supporters.
- Operates seven offices statewide.
- Works in courts, legislatures, and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy, and equality before the law.
- The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities.
Equal Opportunity
- The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve.
- Committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.