Legal Intern, Voting Rights Project

ACLU

. Support the Voting Rights Project team in litigation and other forms of advocacy .

Posted 9/28/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills, with a commitment to public interest law and civil liberties. Proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting complex legal analysis while effectively managing time and details.

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Legal Research SkillsLegal Writing SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyPublic Interest Law CommitmentAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal AnalysisDrafting Legal MemorandaDrafting PleadingsDrafting AffidavitsDrafting MotionsDrafting BriefsFact FindingPublic Education MaterialsTrial Practice

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementInitiative

Industry Keywords

Voting RightsElection ProtectionRedistrictingVoter SuppressionCensusCivil LibertiesRacial JusticePublic Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Voting Rights Project team in litigation and other forms of advocacy
Conduct legal research and analysis for new and active litigation projects
Assist in drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
Support ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
Potentially work with clients and participate in outreach with impacted communities, discovery, and trial practice
Contribute to election protection, redistricting, voter suppression, census, and voting rights litigation matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently be matriculated legal students and based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Law school students who have completed their 1L year or students in an LLM program
Excellent internet and legal database research skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and excellent organizing and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Initiative to see projects through to completion
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact finding
Lawful authorization to work for stipend eligibility
Cover letter discussing qualifications and commitment to racial and social justice
Legal writing sample may be requested if selected for an interview; optional submission alongside cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stipend of $24/hour (stipends are taxed)
Partial stipend available for students receiving outside funding, up to the ACLU’s stipend amount
Remote or hybrid work arrangement
Full-time 10-week internship experience
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities