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Fall 2026 Legal Intern, State Supreme Court Initiative

Remote/Hybrid-New York City or Washington D.C · Intern · Internship

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About the role

  • The ACLU seeks a Fall Legal Intern in the State Supreme Court Initiative of the ACLU's National office in New York City or Washington DC.
  • This position can be remote or hybrid and is for course credit only.
  • The SSCI is a team of attorneys and legal fellows, dedicated to strengthening and expanding the ACLU's voice in state supreme courts.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

Benefits

  • 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.

Company info

  • Working with the ACLU's affiliates around the country, along with other projects in the ACLU's national office, the SSCI identifies cutting-edge cases of constitutional import in state supreme courts and files briefs in those cases, either as amicus curiae or co-counsel.
  • It also facilitates strategic collaboration among the ACLU's state affiliates and other partners engaged in state constitutional litigation and works with affiliates to develop strategies for building civil liberties and civil rights doctrine in their states.
  • We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally.

Equal opportunity

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

Visa & Work Authorization

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