[Remote] Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Disability Rights Program

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Legal Intern for its Disability Rights Program at their National office, which can be located in Washington D.C. or San Francisco, CA. This part-time internship focuses on legal research and advocacy to support the rights of individuals with disabilities, providing valuable experience in litigation and strategic advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Legal research
• Legal writing, such as memos and portions of court submissions
• Fact investigation
• Support in preparation for and during court cases, such as depositions, oral argument, hearings, or trial

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 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
• Personal, professional, and/or academic experience with disability and disability rights, including candidates with disabilities

Benefits

• This internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
• The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email [email protected].
• If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

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