The ACLU of Puerto Rico seeks a bilingual Legal & Policy Intern for their Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiatives Department (ASNI) in our San Juan, Puerto Rico office. This internship is hybrid and can be full-time or part-time.

Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students. Applicant must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

The Team:

The ASNI department builds state capacity and strengthens the connections between the ACLU and its network of 54 state affiliates and their 1,500 staff members across the country. The affiliates’ work constitutes an unparalleled bulwark defending and advancing our civil liberties and civil rights. ASNI staff lead efforts to build program, build organizations, and drive resources to key battles across the country, positioning the nationwide organization for future challenges.

The ACLU of Puerto Rico is a chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, dedicated to protecting the fundamental liberties and basic civil rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and our civil rights laws.

What You’ll Do

Working collaboratively with the Legal and Public Policy Departments, the intern will be responsible for analyzing the constitutionality of pending legislation, creating and updating policy issue briefs and policy related legal memos, assisting in legislative reports, and researching as needed. Legal policy interns with the ACLU of Puerto Rico have a unique opportunity to work on innovative civil liberties and civil rights policy. This includes efforts, among others, related to: Criminal Justice, First Amendment, LGBTQ+ Rights, Voting Rights, Privacy Rights, Reproductive Freedom and Women’s Rights.

Your Day to Day

Litigation Support

Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, case summaries and briefs for legislative presentations and sessions
Attend legislative proceedings, assist the legal department in identifying and researching potential cases
Verification of legal citation
Support the preparation of legal filings, appeals, and other documents under attorney supervision

Communications and Public Education

Assist in developing, guides, presentations, bilingual workshops and educational materials regarding legislative proposals or court cases
Collaborate with the Communications Department on website articles, social media content, press materials, and public awareness initiatives

What You’ll Bring

Currently enrolled in the third or fourth year of a Juris Doctor program or a recent graduate of an accredited law school
Strong interest in civil rights, constitutional law, and legislative processes
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Professional proficiency in both Spanish and English, written and spoken, is required
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage assignments independently and meet deadlines
Commitment to the mission and values of the ACLU of Puerto Rico
Interest in working collaboratively across legal, policy and communications teams

Future ACLU-ers Will

Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict

Internship Logistics

Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be full-time or part-time and is hybrid from our San Juan, Puerto Rico office.
Time Commitment: Full-time (35hrs/week) or Part-time (10, 15 or 20hrs/week)
Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks and Part-time internships span 12 consecutive weeks. This internship has a start date of: Jan. 11th or Jan. 25th, 2027
Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.