Legal Intern, National Political and Advocacy Department

March 21

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ACLU is an organization dedicated to defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in the United States by the Constitution and laws of the United States. It engages in numerous court battles, advocacy campaigns, and initiatives focusing on civil liberties issues such as capital punishment, free speech, voting rights, racial justice, and more. The ACLU has a century-long history of legal battles, including landmark cases in the Supreme Court. It functions as a non-profit organization leveraging nationwide litigation, public education, and grassroots activism to advocate for systemic equality and civil rights for all.

Civil rights • Freedom of speech • Immigrants'​ rights • Racial justice • Criminal justice system reform

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1920

🤝 Non-profit

🏛️ Government

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the National Political and Advocacy Department (Immigration). • The interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working with the NPAD immigration team. • Assisting with the drafting, production and distribution of advocacy and public education materials. • Conducting factual and policy research and writing regarding immigrants’ rights policies and legislative movement. • Researching and drafting prospects for campaign advocacy in response to ongoing and emerging threats to immigrants’ rights. • Gathering, analyzing and synthesizing current information related to immigration and immigration detention. • Researching State and local policy work in support of ACLU affiliate campaigns.

🎯 Requirements

• A demonstrated / strong interest in the rights of immigrants and a commitment to civil rights. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. • Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel).

🏖️ Benefits

• A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. • Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.