The ACLU-DC seeks undergraduate students for a full or part time internship to contribute to the work of our Legal Department supporting the work of the Paralegal / Intake Coordinator.
The ACLU-DC is an affiliate office of the American Civil Liberties Union, a national nonprofit organization devoted to the protection of civil liberties and civil rights through litigation, legislation, and public education. The ACLU-DC works primarily on issues that directly impact people who live in, work in, and visit the District of Columbia, and also on challenges to certain federal government policies and practices where they fall within the jurisdiction of the D.C. federal courts.
NATURE OF INTERNSHIP
The intern will be exposed to and participate in the process of developing and litigating impact cases to advance civil rights and liberties. The intern’s primary duties will be speaking with people who seek our legal help (“intakes”) to learn about their cases, and helping prepare legal documents for filing (for instance, by proofreading them).
This internship is intended as a placement for students receiving credit through an undergraduate program. It is not a paid position.
QUALIFICATIONS
You are currently an undergraduate student who will receive school credit for a professional placement.
- You have excellent work ethic, including dependability, diligence, the ability to take ownership over projects, and the commitment to see projects through to completion in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- You are receptive to feedback, enthusiastic about learning and self-improvement, and eager to incorporate feedback into future work.
- You have the empathy and interpersonal skills necessary to connect with, listen to, learn from, and ask questions of clients and other community members.
- You have high ethical standards, including the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through 11:59pm Eastern time, December 15, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so applying early is advantageous. If you have a deadline by which you need a decision from us due your school’s or instructor’s requirements, please let us know that in your cover letter.
To apply, complete the application available online at https://acludc.bamboohr.com/careers/38 If you have a disability and need any reasonable accommodations regarding any part of the application process, please email [email protected]. To complete the application, you will need to upload:
- A copy of your resume that lists relevant experience.
- A cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position, including the nature of the course in which you will receive credit for interning with us, and the dates you are available for an internship during the first half of 2025.
- A list of three references, including a sentence about each one identifying what information the person can provide.
- Your undergraduate transcript (can be unofficial).
The ACLU-DC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU-DC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by the D.C. Human Rights Act or federal employment law. If you have a disability and need any reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected].