Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Immigrants' Rights Project- San Francisco

Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Immigrants' Rights Project – San Francisco The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the Immigrant Rights Project of the ACLU’s National Office. This position may be remote or hybrid and can be based in San Francisco. This internship is for 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. About the Immigrants' Rights Project The Immigrants’ Rights Project is part of the Legal Department of the national ACLU and has offices in New York and San Francisco. For nearly 40 years, the Project has litigated in trial and appellate courts across the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court, to protect the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants and seek equal justice under the law. Our work has focused on due process, access to the courts, unfair detention, equal treatment, and state and local laws and policies. What You’ll Do The interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with IRP. They will learn about impact litigation and other legal advocacy tools for immigrants’ rights issues by working closely with attorneys in developing and litigating cases across various jurisdictions. Your Day to Day Drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs Conducting legal and policy research Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims Researching and drafting materials for public education Legislative bill tracking and analysis Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding these values in program development, policy application, and organizational practice What You’ll Bring 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. In their cover letter applicants should describe their interest in immigrants’ rights and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during law school. Please specify your desired office location (New York or San Francisco) in the cover letter and the term you are applying for. Current enrollment in an accredited U.S. law school Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time‑management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite The initiative to see projects through to completion A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice Internship Logistics Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our SF office. Time Commitment: Part‑time (10, 15, or 20 hrs/week) Duration: Fall part‑time internships extend for a 12‑week period and start on September 8 or September 21. Stipend: This internship is for course credit only. The internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic. Application Instructions Please submit your formal application through the online portal. In the first sentence of your cover letter, specify your desired office location (New York or San Francisco). The priority application deadline is June 26, 2026 . We will review applications on a rolling basis until the posting closes. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACLU - Internships