Civil Rights Litigation Summer Intern

American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 340,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for 10 weeks

Job summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina offers Summer 2027 legal internships in its Durham office. The program focuses on civil rights impact litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach.

Interns work full-time for ten weeks, gaining experience across litigation, policy research, and client engagement. Applicants should have completed the first year of law school and demonstrate strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have completed first year of law school before starting the internship.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal and factual research under tight deadlines.
• Clear writing and oral communication skills to explain complex legal concepts.
• Initiative to troubleshoot issues with supervision and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, supervising attorneys, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal and policy research on diverse civil rights topics.
• Assist with client interviews and collaboration with partners and community members.
• Help prepare affidavits, briefs, and other court documents.
• Assist with depositions and court appearances during the 10-week period.
• Research opportunities for new civil impact litigation and develop potential claims.
• Support community education efforts and outreach activities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Collaborative teamwork

Brief analysis

Education

First year of law school completed

Job description

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina offers Summer 2027 legal internships in its Durham office. The program focuses on civil rights impact litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach.

Interns work full-time for ten weeks, gaining experience across litigation, policy research, and client engagement. Applicants should have completed the first year of law school and demonstrate strong research, writing, and communication skills.