Intern: Legal Team

Legal Intake Internship – Summer 2025

Role Description

Department:                               Legal - Intake

Employment Type:                     Part-time (up to 25 hours)

Location:                                     Houston

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is a leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State.

Our vision: From Amarillo to Brownsville and Beaumont to El Paso, we believe in a Texas that works for all of us — a Texas where each person has an equal say in the decisions that shape our future and everyone can build a good life.

Our mission: The ACLU of Texas works with communities, at the State Capitol, and in the courts to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties for every Texan, no exceptions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The ACLU of Texas invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for an internship in all departments. This internship will be held during spring 2025. Individuals passionate about civil liberties who are interested in developing skills in the social justice spacepolicy in the local and state context will find an internship with the ACLU of Texas a rewarding learning experience. 

We are looking for individuas who are curious, creative, and detail-oriented; have strong critical thinking skills.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Time Commitment: Internships are part-time, requiring a minimum commitment of  8-12 hours per week. We generally prefer that part-time interns commit to work full work days (i.e., two eight-hour days rather than four four-hour days) but schedule can be flexible. Internships are offered on a remote basis only. This generally requires students to have access to a computer and reliable internet. 

Duration: 

• Summer – 10 weeks (June 2^nd – August 8^th)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ACLU of Texas seeks highly motivated undergraduate students with a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of civil rights and civil liberties. Working closely with intake coordinator, legal interns will work in a team to address, streamline, and track each aspect of the intake process. Students will be reviewing and responding to complaints from across Texas, identifying community resources, and analyzing patterns in our intake system. Interns also will work on special projects alongside the intake coordinator and across departments for community outreach and analysis. Interns will attend intake intern meetings.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Interns should possess the following:

• One year of college must be completed before the internship commences with a preference for rising 3rd or 4th year students.
• Commitment to civil liberties and civil rights and an interest in working toward racial and social justice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research and synthesize information.
• Engaging, outgoing personality capable of projecting compassion and warmth when interacting with complainants
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the internship cycle as decisions are made on a rolling basis.

• Applications are due by April 18^th

The ACLU of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Texas encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction.