Summer 2026 Legal Internship

• Internship Duration: Internships are a 10-week period. Summer interns are expected to start on or around June 1, 2026.
• Rate of Pay: An hourly wage is available for students who are able to commit to working 30-40 hours a week for 10 weeks during the summer. Students who receive outside funding may be eligible for a partial stipend.
  • Rising 2Ls will be eligible for a rate of $19 per hour
  • Rising 3Ls will be eligible for a rate of $21.88 per hour
• Location: The internship will be hybrid with remote and in-person work required. All interns must be located in the state of Utah for the entire duration of their internship.

• Drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs;
• Conducting legal and policy research;
• Interviewing clients and conducting plaintiff searches;
• Researching and drafting materials for public education;
• Researching and drafting public records requests under State and Federal Open Records Statutes; and
• Other projects as assigned.

• Strong writing, research, and communication skills;
• Ability to convey legal information to non-attorney audiences;
• Ability to handle multiple projects;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• A deep interest in issues related to civil rights and civil liberties including but not limited to immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ issues, police practices, constitutional and criminal law, free speech, and criminal legal reform; and
• Strong understanding of civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice issues.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU of Utah.

The ACLU of Utah 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 HR at [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.