Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Racial Justice Program (Fully Remote)

ACLU; United States; Hybrid; USD 9,547,000 - 13,597,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern for the Racial Justice Program in New York, NY. This position may be remote or hybrid and requires current law students based in the U.S.

You will conduct legal and factual research supporting ongoing litigation and advocacy, review discovery productions, draft memos, and participate in team and client meetings. Internship runs 10 weeks full-time at 35 hours per week with a $24/hour stipend; priority deadline is November 6, 2026, with rolling review.

Qualifications

• Current law student based in the U.S.
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to review discovery and draft memos

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and factual research supporting ongoing litigation and advocacy.
• Review and code discovery productions and draft memos and reports.
• Participate in team and client meetings as available.

Skills

Legal research

Discovery review

Memo writing

Team collaboration

Education

Current law student (U.S.)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

• The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern for the Racial Justice Program in New York, NY.
• This position may be remote or hybrid and requires current law students based in the U.S.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct legal and factual research supporting ongoing litigation and advocacy.
• Review and code discovery productions and draft memos and reports.
• Participate in team and client meetings as available.

Internship Logistics:

• Full-time (35 hrs/wk) for 10 consecutive weeks, starting May 24 or June 7.
• A stipend of $24/hour is available for students authorized to work.
• Priority application deadline is November 6, 2026, with rolling review.

ACLU

The ACLU defends and preserves individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution through litigation, legislative advocacy, and public education. With a national office and 53 affiliates, the organization is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging, and values diversity and collaboration.