Summer Internship: Democracy, Speech & Tech

ACLU of Northern California; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding support

Job summary

ACLU of Northern California invites law and graduate students to apply for its Democracy, Speech & Technology Internship. Interns support attorneys in litigation and policy work safeguarding free speech, privacy, and open government in the digital realm and beyond.

Applicants must be enrolled in law school or a related graduate program and show strong research, writing, and oral communication skills, with a commitment to social justice.

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills for legal and policy analysis.
• Excellent oral communication and ability to articulate complex ideas.
• Ability to work with intensity, focus, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research and analysis.
• Assist in drafting reports, advocacy materials, portions of court documents, and pre-litigation letters.
• Support with legislative or local campaigns and attend hearings or meetings as opportunities arise.

Skills

Research

Writing

Oral communication

Education

Law student or graduate program student

Graduate program in CS/Engineering/Information Science/Public Policy/Political Science/Journalism

Job description

ACLU of Northern California invites law and graduate students to apply for its Democracy, Speech & Technology Internship. Interns support attorneys in litigation and policy work safeguarding free speech, privacy, and open government in the digital realm and beyond.

Applicants must be enrolled in law school or a related graduate program and show strong research, writing, and oral communication skills, with a commitment to social justice.