Summer 2027 Law Student Summer Internship

About the role

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) seeks a diverse group of current law students for Summer 2027 internships in its Legal Department. The NYCLU is a not‑for‑profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, working in the courts, legislatures, and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy, and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. The internship is based at the NYCLU offices at 125 Broad Street and 55 Broadway, New York, NY, with staff currently operating under a hybrid model. One intern will have a hybrid opportunity to work formally within both the NYCLU’s Legal and Policy Departments. The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti‑racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities; this commitment strengthens its mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. The organization welcomes candidates of all backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities served.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy on a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties issues.
• Participate in court monitoring, policy campaigns, and public education initiatives related to civil rights and liberties.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and to civil liberties.
• Current law student; second‑year law students are strongly preferred, with first‑year law students also considered.

Pay

The NYCLU will provide a stipend for summer interns who do not receive funding from their law school or any other external funding.

Schedule

The internship runs for 10 weeks, from June 1, 2027 through August 6, 2027.