Democracy, Speech & Technology Legal Internship (Hybrid)

ACLU of Northern California; California; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ACLU of Northern California invites law and graduate students to apply for its Democracy, Speech & Technology Internship. Interns work with attorneys to support litigation and policy work on free speech, privacy, and open government in the digital world and beyond.

Interns perform legal and policy research, help draft reports and letters, and may attend hearings, meetings with policymakers, and appellate arguments.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in law school or a related graduate program; interest in civil liberties and technology.
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication abilities.
• Commitment to social justice and the ideals of the ACLU.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research and analysis to support litigation and advocacy.
• Assist in drafting reports, advocacy materials, portions of court documents, and pre-litigation letters.
• Attend meetings with policy-makers and advocates; participate in departmental meetings to discuss strategies.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Commitment to social justice

Education

Law school enrollment

Graduate program in CS/Engineering/Info Sci/Public Policy/Political Science/Journalism

Job description

ACLU of Northern California invites law and graduate students to apply for its Democracy, Speech & Technology Internship. Interns work with attorneys to support litigation and policy work on free speech, privacy, and open government in the digital world and beyond.

Interns perform legal and policy research, help draft reports and letters, and may attend hearings, meetings with policymakers, and appellate arguments.