Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Human Rights Program
New Yorkonsitejunior
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About this role
About the Role
The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the Human Rights Program of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This is a Hybrid, part-time position for 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 Human Rights Program is part of the ACLU’s Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, including the values of government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States’ commitment to human rights and the rule of law.…
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