Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU is seeking a Fall Legal Intern for the Reproductive Freedom Project at their National office in New York City. This internship offers law students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in litigation, policy advocacy, and communications campaigns, focusing on reproductive rights and justice.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Aiding in drafting memoranda, motions, declarations, and legal pleadings
• Providing general assistance on active litigation, including cite-checking
• Supporting development of new litigation projects
• Additional responsibilities could include working on fact development, conducting background research, or tracking and analyzing bills

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 legal research and writing skills
• Ability to conduct complex legal analysis
• Strong oral communications skills
• Ability to explain complicated legal issues
• Ability to balance multiple assignments
• Ability to communicate with colleagues
• Ability to accept and incorporate feedback
• Collaborative attitude
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil rights and liberties, and social justice
• Demonstrated commitment to reproductive health rights and justice

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