Legal Intern

Summer legal interns with the ACLU of Michigan have a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge civil liberties and civil rights cases. In addition to a vibrant and innovative caseload, the ACLU of Michigan offers legal interns a rewarding summer experience, including opportunities to attend court hearings, social activities, supervision and mentorship.

Qualifications:
Must have finished first year of law school
Excellent research, writing and communication skills
Commitment to civil rights and civil liberties
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; must value and respect differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio- economic circumstance
Students who have studied constitutional law are preferred

Supervision: Legal interns will be supervised by the legal director, deputy legal director, staff attorneys, and legal fellows. They may also be asked to assist a cooperating attorney or partner.

Commitment: Our summer legal internship requires a 10 to 12 week commitment.

Stipends: We encourage all applicants to seek public interest fellowship funds through their law school. If you are unable to secure funding from your law school for a public interest internship, the ACLU can provide funding to make this opportunity more feasible for law students who would otherwise be required to seek paid employment over the summer. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in ACLU funding.

Applications: Applications are considered on a rolling basis starting in Fall 2025, so interested students should apply as early as possible, and in any case no later than January 31, 2026. Please email a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, resume and writing sample to:

Bonsitu Kitaba, Deputy Legal Director
American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan
[email protected]
Please include in the email subject line: last name, first name, and “Summer 2026 Legal Internship Application”