Summer 2026 Legal Internship
ACLU of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Internship Duration
Internships are a 10‑week period. Summer interns are expected to start on or around June 1, 2026.
Rate of Pay
Hourly wage is available for students able to commit 30‑40 hours/week 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the legal team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
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
Other projects as assigned
Desired Experience
This internship is open to law students who will have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences. Legal Interns will ideally possess the following:
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
Strong understanding of civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice issues
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU of Utah
Equal‑Opportunity Employer
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from women, people of color, immigrants, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
Accommodation Statement
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
cwelburn@acluutah.org . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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Internships are a 10‑week period. Summer interns are expected to start on or around June 1, 2026.
Rate of Pay
Hourly wage is available for students able to commit 30‑40 hours/week 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the legal team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
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
Other projects as assigned
Desired Experience
This internship is open to law students who will have completed at least one year of law school before the internship commences. Legal Interns will ideally possess the following:
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
Strong understanding of civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice issues
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU of Utah
Equal‑Opportunity Employer
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from women, people of color, immigrants, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
Accommodation Statement
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
cwelburn@acluutah.org . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
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