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Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative

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

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About the role

The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative of the ACLU's National office in New York City or Washington D.C. This position may be remote or hybrid.
This internship is for course credit only.
The Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI) was created in the wake of Dobbs to address the criminal defense needs of abortion providers, patients, and those helping people seek abortion care.

In addition to legal research and writing to support advocacy, Interns will also participate in weekly team meetings, attend reproductive-rights specific orientation sessions, and engage with coalition partner organizations on litigation and policy advocacy related to the criminalization of abortion.

Excellent legal research skills, strong legal writing, and ability to conduct complex legal analysis.
Organization including good attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple assignments.
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.

We are a small and mighty team of criminal defense attorneys that manages and supports a network of experienced defenders nationwide who are ready to represent people facing abortion-related criminal investigations and prosecutions.
ACDI attorneys also provide legal, strategic, and logistical assistance to support local counsel in providing a coordinated defense against the criminalization of reproductive healthcare.
In addition, the ACDI collaborates closely with other projects in the ACLU's national office, as well as ACLU affiliates and national partners, to drive advocacy that affirmatively fights the harms of laws and policies that restrict access to care.
As an intern, you'll be an integral part of the ACDI team and will have the opportunity to meaningfully support defensive and affirmative advocacy related to the criminalization of abortion care.
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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