Legal Internship Program
Legal Internship
- Designed to expose interns to the legal aspects of public interest work.
- Projects will mostly involve factual and legal research into constitutional issues such as students' rights, privacy, due process, religious freedom, gay and lesbian rights and free speech.
- Working under the Legal Director's supervision, interns will review, analyze and investigate complaints, correspond with complainants and do legal research.
- Ideal for pre-law and law students, political science students and students interested in social justice, human rights and civil liberties.
- Open to non-students also.
Qualifications
- A commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission and goals of the ACLU required.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency using Microsoft Word, and/or demonstrated ability to learn computer applications.
- Experience working with non-profit or advocacy group(s) valuable.
Applicants
- These internships are unpaid, but you will gain valuable information, powerful networks and experience you can use.
- Hours and days are flexible, and negotiable, but interns are expected to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
- Applicant must have a positive attitude, flexibility, desire to learn different aspects of non-profit organizations, and interest in social justice and human rights issues.
Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter via mail or email to Doug Bonney.
ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri
3601 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
No phone calls or faxes.
Deadline is open.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.
