{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aclunj/jobs/5159303008","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4446306008,"location":{"name":"Newark, NJ"},"metadata":null,"id":5159303008,"updated_at":"2026-03-19T14:50:02-04:00","requisition_id":"22","title":"ACLU-NJ Digital Communications Intern","company_name":"ACLU of New Jersey","first_published":"2026-03-19T14:50:02-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ACLU-NJ Digital Communications Intern\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ)\u0026amp;nbsp;seeks\u0026amp;nbsp;a highly motivated undergraduate student for a summer internship in our communications department. This internship is full-time for ten weeks, from June through August. Interns can expect a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays being in-person in our Newark office.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The ACLU-NJ is one of the largest ACLU affiliates in the country and the premier civil rights and liberties advocacy organization in New Jersey. At the ACLU-NJ, students will contribute to a broad range of\u0026amp;nbsp;cutting-edge\u0026amp;nbsp;civil rights and\u0026amp;nbsp;liberties\u0026amp;nbsp;work. Please\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.aclu-nj.org/en/issues\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-charstyle=\u0026quot;Hyperlink\u0026quot;\u0026gt;click here to see a list of some of the issues\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;the ACLU-NJ works on.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The digital communications intern will work across departments to create digital communications that engage and educate the public on ACLU-NJ\u0026#39;s key priorities. The intern will contribute to the day-to-day functions of the department and will develop social copy, email blasts, editorial, multimedia, and web content. They will also gain experience in analyzing reporting data and making recommendations from key performance indicators of digital campaigns.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;This is an opportunity for the selected candidate to learn about the responsibilities of digital content creation and advocacy communications. The ACLU-NJ endeavors to\u0026amp;nbsp;provide\u0026amp;nbsp;other professional development opportunities such as presentations and Q\u0026amp;amp;A sessions with renowned attorneys, activists, and other institutional partners in New Jersey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;The successful applicant will be paid $21 per hour for 30 hours of work per week and will be expected to work in the office two days per week.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The ACLU-NJ will not consider a student’s external funding in reviewing applications and making offers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Qualifications\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Prerequisites include:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; 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data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;5\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Interest in graphic design and video editing a\u0026amp;nbsp;plus, but\u0026amp;nbsp;not\u0026amp;nbsp;required.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134233117\u0026amp;quot;:false,\u0026amp;quot;134233118\u0026amp;quot;:false,\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335551550\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335551620\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559737\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:160,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:259,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;6\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;A commitment to racial and social justice, civil liberties, and civil rights.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; 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If the candidate is selected for an interview, references and unofficial transcripts may be requested.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The application deadline is April\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;24th, \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;202\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;6\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;, for\u0026amp;nbsp;a June\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;2\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-fontsize=\u0026quot;11\u0026quot;\u0026gt;nd\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;2026\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;, start date.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134233117\u0026amp;quot;:false,\u0026amp;quot;134233118\u0026amp;quot;:false,\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335551550\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335551620\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559737\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:160,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:279}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The ACLU-NJ is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture of belonging. It is our policy to employ qualified people without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; ancestry; disability; sexual orientation; veteran’s status; marital status; civil union status; arrest or court record; citizenship; credit history; genetic information; gender identity or expression; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law. The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.\u0026amp;nbsp;If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please send an email here.\u0026amp;nbsp;If you are selected for an interview, you will receive\u0026amp;nbsp;additional\u0026amp;nbsp;information\u0026amp;nbsp;regarding\u0026amp;nbsp;how to request accommodation for the interview process.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4007103008,"name":"Communications Department","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aclunj/jobs/4931587008","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":4343968008,"location":{"name":"Newark NJ"},"metadata":null,"id":4931587008,"updated_at":"2025-10-29T13:48:12-04:00","requisition_id":"20","title":"Fall 2026 Legal Fellow","company_name":"ACLU of New Jersey","first_published":"2025-09-23T16:02:39-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ACLU-NJ Legal Fellow Fall 2026\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks graduating law students or law graduates or judicial clerks from the Class of 2025 for a one-year legal fellowship in the Legal Department with a start date in September 2026. This internally funded opportunity is designed to provide emerging social justice leaders with excellent legal training and experience in impact litigation and integrated advocacy. The Fellow will assist in carrying out legal and advocacy work that advances ACLU-NJ’s strategic plans to protect and defend civil rights and liberties for all New Jerseyans.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The position is based in Newark with a hybrid work schedule where staff members work in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=\u0026quot;heading 1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Organizational Overview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;  \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134245418\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;134245529\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;For more than 60 years, the ACLU of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair and equitable New Jersey for all. Our mission is to preserve, advance, and extend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every New Jerseyan by the state and federal constitutions in courts, in the legislature, and in our communities. We are committed to repairing and transforming spaces where constitutional promises have not been delivered.    \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;In every facet of our work, we strive to be anti-racist and are actively committed to advancing racial justice in the institutions of New Jersey, for the people of New Jersey. We aim to center the voices and lived experiences of those who historically have not been fully protected by government systems or laws.    \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Founded in 1960 and based in Newark, we are a non-partisan organization that operates on several fronts – political, legal, cultural – to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society.  \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;As part of an organization that uses an integrated, inter-departmental approach to advocacy, the Fellow will join a 14+ person legal team that engages in litigation and a wide range of advocacy tools to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and that works collaboratively with policy and communications colleagues to maximize the ACLU-NJ’s impact.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=\u0026quot;heading 1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134245418\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;134245529\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The Fellow will spend most of their time working closely with colleagues on existing litigation and advocacy projects spanning the full range of ACLU-NJ’s priority issues. Over the one-year term, the Fellow will focus on developing core legal advocacy, legal research, and writing skills.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The Fellow will also work in collaboration with other departments and may have projects that require analyzing state and local legislative proposals, researching legislative history, drafting internal memos and testimony, and drafting or reviewing advocacy or public education materials. In addition, the Fellow’s work may include community outreach and representing the ACLU-NJ in coalition meetings and conferences, and public speaking engagements. Fellows are expected to participate in meetings, activities, and tasks that advance the work of the legal team and the organization as a whole.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=\u0026quot;heading 1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Qualifications\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=\u0026quot;heading 1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134245418\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;134245529\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;This is a term-limited position without the possibility of an extension. It is designed for early career attorneys who will have graduated law school in 2025 or 2026 and will seek admission to the New Jersey bar. While no one person will have all of the qualities listed below, successful candidates will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:300,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:150,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;14\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335551671\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;0\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;A strong understanding of and commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice, including incorporating racial justice principles into legal work.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:300,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:150,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;14\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335551671\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills and keen interest in developing and refining these skills.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:300,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:150,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;14\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335551671\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;2\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, including success working as a member of a team and/or with community organizations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:300,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:150,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;14\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335551671\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;3\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Strong time and project management skills, including a high level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:300,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:150,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;14\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335551671\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;4\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience taking initiative and engaging in creative problem-solving.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:300,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:150,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;14\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335551671\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;5\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Demonstrated commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:300,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:150,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li data-leveltext=\u0026quot;\u0026quot; data-font=\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot; data-listid=\u0026quot;14\u0026quot; data-list-defn-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335551671\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335552541\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:720,\u0026amp;quot;335559991\u0026amp;quot;:360,\u0026amp;quot;469769226\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;Symbol\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469769242\u0026amp;quot;:[8226],\u0026amp;quot;469777803\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;left\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777804\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;\u0026amp;quot;,\u0026amp;quot;469777815\u0026amp;quot;:\u0026amp;quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026amp;quot;}\u0026quot; data-aria-posinset=\u0026quot;6\u0026quot; data-aria-level=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Previous experience in or connection to New Jersey public interest advocacy is a plus.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:300,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:150,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=\u0026quot;heading 1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Compensation\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134245418\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;134245529\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The starting salary for a 2026 graduate is $74,000. The ACLU-NJ supports and plans for staff member professional growth and skill development through internal and external opportunities. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which currently includes 30 days paid time off, 12 office holidays and 16 health care leave days; medical, vision, and dental insurance; 20 weeks (100 days) paid family leave; life and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax transit benefits; and a 401(k) plan with employer match. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=\u0026quot;heading 1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;About our Culture\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134245418\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;134245529\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We are a diverse workforce and take pride in our ability to attract and retain employees with a huge array of backgrounds and experiences. We work hard but also like to celebrate our successes. We strive to bring humility, empathy, kindness, and generosity to our work, internally within the organization and externally with our partners and those whom we are serving. We seek to build a work culture with a sense of respect and collegiality, and a willingness to be generous with our expertise and resources.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335557856\u0026amp;quot;:16777215,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:320,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-parastyle=\u0026quot;heading 1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;TO APPLY\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134245418\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;134245529\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Please complete the application by uploading a cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample (6-10 pages) that is wholly your own unedited work. We invite applicants to include in their cover letter information about how their background and/or experiences could contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and advocacy work. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The job announcement will close on October 14th, 2025.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;   \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The ACLU-NJ is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture of belonging. It is our policy to employ qualified people without regard to race; color; gender, gender identity or expression; religion; sex; national origin or ancestry; age; disability; sexual orientation; veteran’s status; marital status; civil union status; arrest or court record; citizenship; credit history; genetic information; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people, women, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The ACLU-NJ makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions. The ACLU-NJ is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:careers@aclu-nj.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-charstyle=\u0026quot;Hyperlink\u0026quot;\u0026gt;careers@aclu-nj.org\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;. 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This internship is full-time, 35 hours per week for ten weeks, from June through August. Interns can expect a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays being in-person in our Newark office.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Overview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;For over 60 years, the ACLU-NJ has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair and equitable New Jersey for all. Our mission is to preserve, advance, and extend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every New Jerseyan by the state and federal constitutions in courts, in the legislature, and in our communities.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In every facet of our work, we strive to be anti-racist and are actively committed to advancing racial justice in the institutions of New Jersey, for the people of New Jersey. We aim to center the voices and lived experiences of those who historically have not been fully protected by government systems or laws.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Founded in 1960 and based in Newark, we are a non-partisan organization that operates on several fronts — political, legal, cultural — to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society. You can learn more about our strategic approach\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.aclu-nj.org/en/about/our-strategic-framework\u0026quot;\u0026gt;here\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At the ACLU-NJ, students have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of cutting-edge civil rights and liberties work on a variety of\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.aclu-nj.org/en/issues\u0026quot;\u0026gt;issues\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The ACLU-NJ is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:rbeck@aclu-nj.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;careers@aclu-nj.org\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Summer Policy Internship\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The ACLU-NJ seeks a highly motivated college or graduate student for our inaugural Policy Internship. The Policy Intern is a temporary role which requires a 10-week commitment from June through August 2025 at an expected 35 hours per week. The office is on a hybrid work schedule- in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Policy Intern will work closely with the Policy and Legal departments to conduct research, interview New Jersey and National policy leaders, analyze pending state and local legislative or regulatory proposals that impact civil rights and liberties in New Jersey, and develop policy recommendations for key campaigns related to reproductive freedom, economic justice, and immigrants’ rights. Students will also have opportunities to participate in advocacy meetings and events involving clients, community partners and/or government officials.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Funding of up to $6,400 for undergraduate and $7,500 for graduate students is available for the period of the internship. Students who receive outside funding are eligible for a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU-NJ’s funding amount for that term, if applicable.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How \u0026amp;amp; When to Apply\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;All applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample of 5 pages or less. 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Summer internships are full-time and require a 10-week commitment. The office is on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At the ACLU-NJ, law students have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of cutting-edge civil rights and liberties work on a variety of issues.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Students work closely with staff members to conduct legal research, write legal memoranda, and may have opportunities to draft legal or advocacy correspondence, and analyze pending state and local legislative or regulatory proposals that impact civil rights and liberties in New Jersey. Students may also have opportunities to attend oral arguments in state and federal court, or participate in advocacy meetings and events involving clients, community partners and/or government officials.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The ACLU-NJ is committed to working with law students to secure academic credit and/or school or outside funding for those who spend the full summer with us. We are committed to providing at minimum partial stipends for students regardless of outside funding availability.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;How \u0026amp;amp; When to Apply\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript (if available) and a writing sample of 5 to 10 pages double-spaced. We invite applicants to include in their cover letter information about how their background and/or experiences could contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and advocacy work. Please upload your resume to the designated field and all other documents, including your cover letter, as one pdf to the cover letter field.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;For 1Ls who do not yet have a writing sample, please upload another piece of writing (e.g., from a college course) as well as a separate document explaining in one or two sentences when you expect to have a legal writing sample available (e.g., at the end of the fall semester).\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. To apply, click here.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;About the ACLU-NJ\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;For over 60 years, the ACLU-NJ has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair and equitable New Jersey for all. Our mission is to preserve, advance, and extend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every New Jerseyan by the state and federal constitutions in courts, in the legislature, and in our communities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In every facet of our work, we strive to be anti-racist and are actively committed to advancing racial justice in the institutions of New Jersey, for the people of New Jersey. We aim to center the voices and lived experiences of those who historically have not been fully protected by government systems or laws.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Founded in 1960 and based in Newark, we are a non-partisan organization that operates on several fronts — political, legal, cultural — to bring about systemic change and build a more equitable society. 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