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Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Capital Punishment Project

Hybrid- Durham, N.C · Intern · Internship

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About the role

The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the Capital Punishment Project (Justice Division) of the ACLU's National office in Durham, N.C. or New York City.
This position is hybrid and course credit only.
The Capital Punishment Project, part of the ACLU's Center for Justice, challenges the unfairness and arbitrariness of capital punishment while working toward the ultimate goal of abolishing the death penalty.

Complete 1 year of law school before the internship commences
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team
Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)
Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

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
This internship must be tied to the intern's formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.
We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org.

The Project engages in public advocacy and strategic litigation, including the direct representation of capital defendants, challenges to systemic problems in the administration of capital punishment, and amicus briefing.
We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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 characteris

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