Legal Intern (Special Litigation & Appeals)

LocationSan Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted3w ago

Legal

Quick answer

ACLU of Northern California is hiring a full-time legal intern (Special Litigation & Appeals) for a 10-12 week term in San Francisco, Sacramento, or Fresno, focusing on appellate advocacy.

Role: Legal Intern (Special Litigation & Appeals)
Organization: ACLU of Northern California
Location: San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Category: Legal

The role

The ACLU of Northern California’s Legal Advocacy Department invites law students to apply for a legal internship with a focus on appellate advocacy. This is a full-time, 10-12 week internship working directly with the Director of Appellate Advocacy and Senior Supervising Attorney.

What you'll do

Contribute to litigation at the Department level and/or within one of the Department’s issue-based programs
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
Participate in strategy meetings with other ACLU staff and coalition partners

What it takes

Currently attending law school
Passion for and commitment to social justice
Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented

What you'll bring

Strong research skillsWriting and oral communication skillsDetail-orientedPassion for social justice

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship based?

The internship can be based in San Francisco, Sacramento, or Fresno, depending on the applicant's preference and willingness.

What is the compensation for the internship?

Compensation is not specified, but funding is provided for students from schools that do not offer summer funding.

What are the key qualifications required?

Applicants must be currently attending law school, have strong research and writing skills, and be passionate about social justice.

How do I apply?

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Applications are accepted beginning in early September for the following summer term.

How to apply

Apply directly on ACLU of Northern California's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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