Paid Civil Rights Legal Summer Intern (10 Weeks)

American-Civil-Liberties-Union; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NC) invites applications for Summer 2027 legal interns to work in our Durham office. Interns will engage in civil rights impact litigation and related advocacy during a 10-week, full-time commitment.

Applicants must have completed first year of law school. They should demonstrate thorough legal research, clear writing and oral communication, and teamwork with supervising attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• Completed first year of law school before the internship commences.
• Strong legal and factual research skills under tight deadlines.
• Clear writing and oral communication; ability to explain complex legal concepts simply.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research on a range of topics.
• Assist with client interviews and coalition partnerships.
• Prepare affidavits, briefs, and other court documents.
• Support depositions and court appearances during the 10-week period.
• Research prospects for civil impact litigation and develop potential legal claims.
• Assist with community and public education efforts.

Skills

Legal research

Policy research

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Law school (1st year)

Job description

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NC) invites applications for Summer 2027 legal interns to work in our Durham office. Interns will engage in civil rights impact litigation and related advocacy during a 10-week, full-time commitment.

Applicants must have completed first year of law school. They should demonstrate thorough legal research, clear writing and oral communication, and teamwork with supervising attorneys and staff.