The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is a leading advocate for liberty and justice in Washington State. We are committed to defending and advancing the fundamental rights and core values that ensure everyone in Washington can live without barriers. As part of our mission, we are offering an exciting internship opportunity for law school students to join our Legal Department for the Winter/Spring 2025 semester.
The ACLU of Washington advances liberty and justice in the courts, legislatures, streets, and at the ballot box. Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone in Washington, particularly those historically and systematically denied full enjoyment of their promised civil rights and liberties, should be free to do so without barriers. We defend and advance these fundamental rights and core values through exceptional staff work.
As a Legal Department Intern with the ACLU-WA, you will gain hands-on experience working on a broad range of racial justice, civil liberties, and civil rights issues. You will work closely with our staff attorneys to conduct legal research, write legal memoranda, and draft correspondence to government agencies in response to documented complaints of civil liberties and civil rights violations.
This internship provides a unique opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in applying constitutional theories and case law to legal problems. You will learn how to conduct factual investigations of complaints, develop a practical understanding of constitutional law, and become familiar with administrative regulations and agency protocols. Academic credit can be arranged for this internship.
To be eligible for this internship, you must:
While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:
At the ACLU-WA, we value team members who:
The ACLU-WA observes a hybrid workstyle, with some staff working primarily remotely while others work in the office several days a week. Occasional in-person meetings are required at our downtown Seattle location. Our office is generally open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
This internship is unpaid, but academic credit can be arranged. The internship is part-time or full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks.
If you are a motivated and passionate law student looking for an exciting internship opportunity, please submit your application by November 17, 2024. Your application should include:
Apply now and join our team in advancing liberty and justice in Washington State!
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