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Work from home
Remote] Fall 2026 Graduate or Legal Intern, Justice Policy & Government Affairs - National Polit
Work from home
#794836
Remote / WFH
Monday.com
Job Description
Qualifications
Currently enrolled law or graduate student
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, ending mass incarceration, and challenging racism in the criminal legal system
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research, analysis and fact-finding
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion
Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Benefits
Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit
This internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit
Responsibilities
The intern will work on legal and policy research and writing-related projects centered on criminal justice, assisting the team with analyzing legislation and preparing advocacy materials
Assist with identifying opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights in complex policy areas through multiple methods at the federal, state, and local levels
Conduct legal and policy research, and analyze state and federal legislation, advocacy efforts, and related legal and policy issues
Monitor legal and legislative developments across states, and assist with identifying opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights
Prepare advocacy and public education materials, such as model policies and toolkits for ACLU affiliates, partners, and others; draft memorandum and other correspondence
As needed, assist with coordinating briefings for government officials and with preparing and drafting testimony on pending legislation
Help manage projects and coordinate strategy to reach campaign goals or other policy/political outcomes across ACLU departments, ACLU affiliates, and coalition partners
Currently enrolled law or graduate student
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, ending mass incarceration, and challenging racism in the criminal legal system
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research, analysis and fact-finding
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion
Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Benefits
Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit
This internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit
Responsibilities
The intern will work on legal and policy research and writing-related projects centered on criminal justice, assisting the team with analyzing legislation and preparing advocacy materials
Assist with identifying opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights in complex policy areas through multiple methods at the federal, state, and local levels
Conduct legal and policy research, and analyze state and federal legislation, advocacy efforts, and related legal and policy issues
Monitor legal and legislative developments across states, and assist with identifying opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights
Prepare advocacy and public education materials, such as model policies and toolkits for ACLU affiliates, partners, and others; draft memorandum and other correspondence
As needed, assist with coordinating briefings for government officials and with preparing and drafting testimony on pending legislation
Help manage projects and coordinate strategy to reach campaign goals or other policy/political outcomes across ACLU departments, ACLU affiliates, and coalition partners
