Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Fall Legal Intern for the Immigrants' Rights Project in their National office. This internship, which is part-time and for course credit only, provides an opportunity to work closely with attorneys on impact litigation and legal advocacy related to immigrants' rights issues.

Responsibilities

• Drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs
• Conducting legal and policy research
• Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims
• Researching and drafting materials for public education
• Legislative bill tracking and analysis

Skills

• Currently matriculated legal students
• Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences
• Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
• Attention to detail, excellent organizing and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• The initiative to see projects through to completion
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice

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