Law Student Policy Summer Internship
The New York Civil Liberties Union seeks law students for a summer policy internship involving legal research and advocacy on civil rights issues. Your Role Here’s what you will be doing: • Engage in legal research and writing to support policy priorities on civil rights and civil liberties issues. • Participate in policy campaigns and public education about civil rights and liberties. • Work within the Policy Department focusing on immigration, policing, criminal legal system reform, gender and sexuality, privacy and surveillance, and First Amendment rights. About You The company is looking for: • Current law students, with a strong preference for second-year students; first-year students may apply starting January 2026. • A commitment to public interest law and civil liberties. • Ability to submit a cover letter, resume, and a recent, unedited legal or policy writing sample not exceeding 10 pages. Compensation & Benefits • Stipend provided for summer interns who do not receive funding from their law school or other external sources. How to Apply • Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship, a resume, and a recent writing sample as one document. • Upload your application via the NYCLU’s application portal. • Applications are reviewed and offers made on a rolling basis. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible Report this job Apply tot his job