Summer 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Speech, Privacy and Technology Project (Fully Remote)

ACLU; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACLU seeks a full-time summer undergraduate intern for the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project in New York City. The position can be remote or hybrid, and applicants must be matriculated undergraduate students based in the U.S.

Responsibilities include researching free speech, privacy, and technology issues, preparing litigation materials and FOIA requests, and assisting with case files while pursuing independent research projects.

Qualifications

• Matriculated undergraduate student in the U.S.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on free speech, privacy, and technology issues.
• Prepare litigation and advocacy materials, including blog posts and FOIA requests.
• Assist with case files and propose independent research projects.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate student (U.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• The ACLU seeks a full-time summer undergraduate intern for the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project in New York City.
• The position can be remote or hybrid, and applicants must be matriculated undergraduate students based in the U.S.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct research on free speech, privacy, and technology issues.
• Prepare litigation and advocacy materials, including blog posts and FOIA requests.
• Assist with case files and propose independent research projects.

What You'll Bring:

• Enthusiasm for social justice and civil liberties.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Internship Logistics:

• Requires a full-time commitment of 35 hours/week for 10 weeks.
• Interns receive a stipend of $20/hour.

ACLU

The ACLU is a nonprofit organization that defends and preserves the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. With over 100 years of history, the organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion and fosters a culture of learning, humility, and accountability.