Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Voting Rights Project

Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Voting Rights Project Hybrid – New York City or Washington D.C. About the Role The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the Voting Rights Project of the ACLU’s National office in New York City or Washington D.C. This position may be remote or hybrid. This internship is course credit only. 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 ACLU Voting Rights Project was established in 1965 and has litigated more than 400 cases since that time. Its mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. The Project is litigation‑focused, with active cases across the country, and supports legislative advocacy and public education. Recent docket includes more than 40 lawsuits to protect voters during the 2020 and 2024 elections; Supreme Court cases Department of Commerce v. New York and Trump v. New York; challenges to voter purges, documentary proof of citizenship laws; and challenges to redistricting plans in states such as Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Mississippi. The Project also supports litigation brought by ACLU affiliates nationwide. What You’ll Do Interns provide critical support to our team in litigation and other advocacy. Recent interns have worked on election protection, redistricting and voter suppression cases; opposed the addition of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census; helped prevent financial barriers in Florida; and investigated and initiated redistricting litigation. Your Day to Day Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Conduct legal research and analysis to support new and active litigation projects; Aid in drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs; Draft and edit public education and non‑litigation advocacy materials; Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys; Potentially work closely with clients and participate in outreach with impacted communities, discovery, and trial practice. What You'll Bring The internship is open to students who have completed their 1L year or are in an LLM program. Interns should possess the following: Completion of 1L year of law school by spring 2026 or enrollment in an LLM program; Excellent research skills, including internet and legal database research; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing; Attention to detail and strong organizational and time‑management skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; The 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. Internship Logistics Location: Remote or hybrid positions available; internship based in New York City or Washington D.C. office. Time Commitment: Part‑time (10, 15, or 20 hours/week). Duration: Spring internships span 12 consecutive weeks for part‑time, with a start date of September 8 or September 21. Stipend: Course credit only; the internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or receipt of academic credit. Priority Application Deadline July 10, 2026. Application Materials Your cover letter should discuss your qualifications and commitment to racial and social justice. If selected for an interview, we may request a legal writing sample, which may be submitted optionally alongside your cover letter. Why the ACLU For over 100 years, the ACLU has defended and preserved the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and laws. Whether ending mass incarceration, achieving equality for LGBTQ+ communities, establishing new privacy protections, or protecting the right to vote, the ACLU takes on the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people. Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to protected characteristics. The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails regarding application status. To request reasonable accommodations for the interview process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must formally submit an application. The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACLU - Internships