2009 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
San Diego & Imperial Counties

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties is a non-profit, nonpartisan, public interest organization devoted exclusively to protecting the basic civil liberties of all Americans. The mission of the ACLU is to assure that the protections of the Bill of Rights are preserved and expanded. The ACLU is widely recognized as the nation’s premier defender of individual rights and fundamental freedoms.

Position Title: Legal Intern

Position Description: Full-time position, depending on need and availability. Duties may include research, writing and fact investigation for cases involving constitutional and civil rights.

Internships are unpaid: However, the ACLU is happy to assist students in the grant application process.

Qualifications: Second and Third year law students with a demonstrated commitment to public interest work are preferred.

Timeline: Summer 2009
June-August - full-time, 40 hrs per week for 10 weeks.
Deadline March 31, 2009

Application Procedure:
Individuals interested in applying for a legal internship at the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties should send a cover letter describing potential projects and interests, a resume, an unofficial transcript, the names and telephone numbers of two references, and a legal writing sample by email to jmorgan@aclusandiego.org

Or by mail to:

American Civil Liberties Union San Diego & Imperial Counties
ATTN: Legal Program Coordinator/Summer Legal Internship
PO Box 87131
San Diego, CA 92138-7131

We encourage applicants to send materials as soon as possible, but applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting.

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.