ACLU

Fall2026LegalIntern,DisabilityRightsProgram

$20–30k ~AI est. Washington, District of Columbia, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; United States; United States INTERNSHIP Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Disability Rights Program at ACLU. Skills: Disability rights law, Legal research, Legal writing. Assist in legal research. Assist in legal writing”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Matriculated legal students, Completed at least one year of law school, Based in the U. S., Excellent research skills, Excellent communication skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Have

Personal experience with disability, Professional experience with disability, Academic experience with disability, Personal experience with disability rights, Professional experience with disability rights, Academic experience with disability rights, Disabilities

What You'll Do.

Assist in legal research

Assist in legal writing

Assist in factual investigation

Assist in strategic advocacy

Advance integrated advocacy

Participate in litigation

Participate in advocacy

Participate in internal meetings

Support DRP litigation work

Support integrated advocacy

Conduct legal research

Perform legal writing

Prepare court submissions

Conduct fact investigation

Support preparation for court cases

Support during court cases

Support oral arguments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work alongside the team; Work collaboratively; Work respectfully

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Time-management skills

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