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ACLU Kentucky

Civil rights nonprofit serving Kentucky

Legal Affairs and Public Policy Intern

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Winter 2027United States$24 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled as third- or fourth-year students in a Juris Doctor program, or be recent graduates of an accredited law school.
  • Applicants must have a strong interest in civil rights, constitutional law, and legislative processes.
  • Applicants must have strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Professional proficiency in Spanish and English, written and spoken, is required.
  • Applicants must be able to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines.
  • Applicants should be interested in collaborating with legal, public policy, and communications teams.
  • Applicants must be located in the United States throughout the internship.
  • Applicants must submit a résumé, cover letter, and any publication, writing sample, legal case, or other document demonstrating civil-rights experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the constitutionality of pending bills; prepare and update public policy briefings and legal memoranda; collaborate on legislative reports; and conduct research as needed.
  • Draft memoranda and briefing documents for presentations and legislative sessions.
  • Conduct research for educational proposals and legislative documents.
  • Attend legislative proceedings.
  • Collaborate on special reports.
  • Verify legal citations.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other assigned tasks.
  • Assist the Legal Department in identifying and researching potential cases.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, case summaries, and supporting materials for ongoing or potential litigation; assist with preparing court briefs, appeals, and other documents under attorney supervision.
  • Attend court hearings.
  • Collaborate in developing bilingual workshops and educational materials concerning legislative proposals or court cases.
  • Help prepare practical resources, including guides and presentations.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Department to draft website articles, social media content, press materials, and public-awareness initiatives.
  • Support outreach to journalists, students, community organizations, and other groups.

Desired Qualifications

  • Applicants should have a strong interest in civil rights, constitutional law, and legislative processes.

About the Company

ACLU Kentucky

Civil rights nonprofit serving Kentucky

ACLU of Kentucky defends the constitutional rights and civil liberties of people across the state through litigation, legislative advocacy, and community organizing. Its work addresses racial justice, reproductive freedom, voting rights, and the treatment of immigrants and people caught in the criminal justice system. Staff coordinate volunteers and partner with community groups, while attorneys represent clients without charging for legal services. Donations, grants, bequests, and court-awarded legal fees fund its work, and a board elected by members governs the organization. Founded in 1955, the nonprofit is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and is an independently governed affiliate of the national ACLU.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Founded
1955

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