Summer 2027 Legal Intern, State Supreme Court Initiative

acluinternships · Remote/Hybrid-New York City or Washington D.C. · New York, New York, United States · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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<h2>About the Role</h2> The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern in the State Supreme Court Initiative of the ACLU’s National office.  This position is eligible for remote or hybrid work based out of our offices in New York, NY or Washington, D.C. Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship. <h2>The Team:</h2> The SSCI is a team of attorneys and legal fellows, dedicated to strengthening and expanding the ACLU’s voice in state supreme courts. Working with the ACLU’s affiliates around the country, along with other projects in the ACLU’s national office, the SSCI identifies cutting-edge cases of constitutional import in state supreme courts and files briefs in those cases, either as amicus curiae or co-counsel. It also facilitates strategic collaboration among the ACLU’s state affiliates and other partners engaged in state constitutional litigation and works with affiliates to develop strategies for building civil liberties and civil rights doctrine in their states. <h2>What You’ll Do:</h2> The intern will be responsible for research and writing projects relating to litigation in state courts, with a focus on state supreme courts. The intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by assisting with civil rights and civil liberties litigation and research in state courts across the country.  <h2>Your Day to Day:</h2> <ul> <li>Draft memoranda, motions, and portions of briefs</li> <li>Conduct legal and factual research concerning issues and cases in state courts around the country, with a focus on state supreme courts</li> <li>Track cases and issues of interest to the SSCI</li> </ul> <h2>What You'll Bring:</h2> The internship is open to students enrolled at U.S. law schools who will have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences.   Interns should possess the following:   <ul> <li>Excellent research skills, including by conducting internet searches and using Westlaw, PACER, and other law-related databases.  </li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing, and both in-person and via teleconferencing services  </li> <li>Attention to detail, organization, time management, and adherence to deadlines  </li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  </li> </ul> <h2>Future ACLU'ers Will:</h2> <ul> <li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</li> <li>Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives</li> <li>Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts</li> </ul> <h2>Internship Logistics</h2> <ul> <li>Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid based in our New York City or Washington DC office.</li> <li>Time Commitment: <span clas

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