Legal Intern: Voting, Rights & Tech Policy

ACLU - National Office; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The ACLU - National Office offers a part-time hybrid internship in Washington, D.C., focusing on legal and policy research and writing across voting, racial justice, free speech, technology policy, or democracy reform. You will support congressional outreach, prepare advocacy materials, and assist with coordination of briefings and meetings on Capitol Hill.

The internship runs for 12 weeks with start dates in January 2027 and a stipend of $24/hr for eligible lawfully authorized students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government and policy, of technology and democracy reform, and of impacted communities.
• Strong research, writing, analysis, and communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research, drafting reports, and analyzing state and federal legislation and policy issues.
• Prepare advocacy and public education materials; draft memoranda and correspondence.
• Monitor developments in Congress, state legislatures, and regulatory actions.
• Collaborate with teammates on projects and assist with special initiatives and outreach.

Skills

Policy research

Tech policy

Democracy reform

Community impact

Education

None

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The ACLU - National Office offers a part-time hybrid internship in Washington, D.C., focusing on legal and policy research and writing across voting, racial justice, free speech, technology policy, or democracy reform. You will support congressional outreach, prepare advocacy materials, and assist with coordination of briefings and meetings on Capitol Hill.

The internship runs for 12 weeks with start dates in January 2027 and a stipend of $24/hr for eligible lawfully authorized students.