Public Interest Civil Rights Summer Intern

ACLU of North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NC) is offering Summer 2027 legal internships in our Durham office. Interns will work on civil rights impact litigation, engage in advocacy, and gain exposure to various stages of litigation during a 10-week full-time internship. Applicants from across the U.S.

may apply, with a North Carolina residence required for the duration. Responsibilities include research, client interviews, and drafting affidavits and briefs,

Qualifications

• Completed first year of law school before the internship commences.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal and factual research in a fast-paced litigation environment on short deadlines.
• Clear, direct writing and oral communication style, and ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language.
• Initiative to trouble-shoot issues promptly in collaboration with supervisor and team members.
• Ability to take direction well and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and commitment to civil rights and civil liberties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research on a range of topics.
• Assist with client interviews and collaborate with coalition partners and community members.
• Assist with preparation of affidavits, briefs, and other court documents.
• Assist with depositions and court appearances during the 10-week internship.
• Research prospects for new civil impact litigation, including factual investigation and developing legal claims.
• Assist with community and public education efforts.

Skills

Legal research

Policy research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

First year of law school

Job description

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NC) is offering Summer 2027 legal internships in our Durham office. Interns will work on civil rights impact litigation, engage in advocacy, and gain exposure to various stages of litigation during a 10-week full-time internship. Applicants from across the U.S.

may apply, with a North Carolina residence required for the duration. Responsibilities include research, client interviews, and drafting affidavits and briefs,