Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Capital Punishment Project
Hybrid- Durhamhybridjunior
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About this role
About the Role
The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the Capital Punishment Project (Justice Division) of the ACLU’s National office in Durham, N.C. or New York City. This position is hybrid and 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.
The Team:
The Capital Punishment Project, part of the ACLU’s Center for Justice, challenges the unfairness and arbitrariness of capital punishment while working toward the ultimate goal of abolishing the death penalty. The Project engages in public advocacy and strategic litigation, including the direct representation of capital defendants, challenges to systemic problems in the administration of capital punishment, and amicus briefing.…
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