Fall 2026 Graduate or Legal Intern, Justice Policy & Government Affairs - National Political Advocacy Department
About the role
The Team:
The National Political Advocacy Department (NPAD) works to strengthen the efforts of the ACLU at federal, state, and local levels of government. The department harnesses the political power that comes from having more than eight million members and supporters, as well as affiliates in every state. By organizing grassroots lobbying and issue campaigns using modern tactics, the ACLU seeks to achieve change as profound in the legislative, administrative, and electoral arenas as it has accomplished through the courts.
What You’ll Do:
The intern will work on legal and policy research and writing-related projects centered on criminal justice. They will assist members of our team with researching and analyzing legislation, elected officials, and relevant developments in the political and advocacy landscapes on the state and federal levels. They will help prepare advocacy and public education materials, correspondence, and reports as needed.
Your Day to Day
- Assist with identifying opportunities to advance civil liberties and civil rights in complex policy areas through multiple methods at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Conduct legal and policy research, and analyze state and federal legislation, advocacy efforts, and related legal and policy issues
- Monitor legal and legislative developments across states, and assist with ident