Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Criminal Law Reform Project

About the Role

The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern in the Criminal Law Reform Project of the ACLU’s National office. This is a hybrid position based out of our National Office in New York, NY or Washington, DC.

Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

The Team:

The Criminal Law Reform Project advocates for the constitutional and civil rights of those impacted by criminal legal systems. We use litigation and advocacy to confront systemic government conduct that fuels the carceral state and police abuse, and oppresses people based on race, class, and other characteristics. CLRP does this work because everyone suspected, accused, or convicted of a crime deserves dignity, fairness, and an opportunity to thrive. Ultimately, we seek to shift power to under-resourced communities and to elevate approaches to justice and safety that advance fundamental rights for all.

The Project’s current priorities are combatting police