FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills while effectively communicating complex policy issues. Capable of managing projects and collaborating with teams to support advocacy efforts and public education initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal ResearchPolicy AnalysisStrong Writing SkillsProject ManagementCommunication Skills
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Legal ResearchPolicy AnalysisReport WritingLegislative MonitoringAdvocacy Preparation
Soft Skills
OrganizedProactiveTeam CollaborationDiscretionConflict Resolution
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Industry Keywords
GovernmentPolicyTechnology ReformDemocracy ReformACLU Mission
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct legal and policy research, draft reports, and analyze state and federal legislation, advocacy efforts, and related legal and policy issues
- Prepare advocacy and public education materials, memoranda, correspondence, and reports
- Monitor legal and legislative developments in state legislatures and Congress
- Monitor regulatory and administrative actions by the Trump administration
- Research and analyze legislation, elected officials, coalition partners, and political and advocacy landscape developments
- Support congressional outreach through briefings, Capitol Hill meetings, and letters
- Work with teammates to manage projects
- Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must currently be matriculated Legal students or have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
- Must be lawfully authorized to work
- Knowledge of government and policy, technology and democracy reform, and impacted communities
- Strong research, writing, analysis, and communication skills
- Ability to craft messages for different audiences
- Organized, proactive, and willing to learn
- Ability to balance differing responsibilities, prioritize, manage projects, and complete them
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion
- Commitment to advancing the ACLU mission
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, with respect for multiple perspectives
- Commitment to collaborative and respectful resolution of obstacles and conflict
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Stipend of $24/hr for graduate/legal students
- Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit
- Hybrid work arrangement from the Washington D.C. office
- Part-time schedule of 10, 15, or 20 hours/week
- 12 consecutive-week internship