Summer 2027 Legal Intern, Human Rights Program

About the Role

The ACLU seeks a Summer Legal Intern in the Human Rights Program of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY.  This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York, NY. 

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 Human Rights Program is part of the ACLU’s Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, including the values of government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States’ commitment to human rights and the rule of law. The Center for Democracy includes – in addition to the Human Rights Program – the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project and the National Security Project, and also works closely with staff from the ACLU’s Communications Department, Affiliate Support and Advocacy Department, and Washington Legislative Office. <