[Remote] Fall 2026 Legal Intern, State Supreme Court Initiative
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Fall Legal Intern for the State Supreme Court Initiative in their National office. The intern will be responsible for research and writing projects related to litigation in state supreme courts, including drafting legal documents and conducting research.
Responsibilities
- Draft memoranda, motions, and portions of briefs
- Conduct legal and factual research concerning issues and cases in multiple state supreme courts
- Track cases and issues of interest to the SSCI
- Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
Skills
- Currently matriculated legal students based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
- Completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences
- Excellent research skills, including by conducting internet searches and using Westlaw, PACER, and other law-related databases
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing, and both in-person and via teleconferencing services
- Attention to detail, organization, time management, and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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