[Remote] Fall 2026 Legal Intern, National Prison Project

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Legal Intern for the National Prison Project at their National office in Washington D.C. This internship is designed for current law students and focuses on prison reform litigation and advocacy work, providing valuable experience in researching and drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Researching and drafting legal memorandum and briefing regarding the rights of incarcerated people
• Gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing current information related to prison, jail, and detention center conditions
• Researching and drafting prospects for new litigation and / or campaign advocacy
• Assisting with the drafting, production, and distribution of advocacy and public education materials
• Providing other litigation and advocacy support to supervising attorneys

Skills

• Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Second and third year law school students pursuing a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; applicants must have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences
• A demonstrated interest in the rights of incarcerated people and a commitment to civil rights
• Outstanding legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment is essential
• Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)

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