Fall 2026 Legal Externship

Position Details: Time Commitment: The extern is expected to commit between8-10hours per weekfrom mid-September 2026to December4, 2026.The hours and duration of the externship can be accommodated tocomply withschool policy.

Location: The externship is a hybrid positionthat includesbothremoteandin-office work. Applicants must be based in Utah.

Compensation: Externs will be paid a rate of $17.50 an hourfor the duration of their externship by the ACLU of Utahand will be classified as temporary/short-term employees. If eligible, externs may register withtheirlaw schoolsto receiveacademic or pro bono credit.

Roles and Responsibilities: Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the legal team on a wide variety oflegal matters. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs; Conducting legal and policy research; Reviewing and sortingvoluminous document production, litigation materials, and intakecorrespondence; Researching andcreating Know Your Rightsmaterials for public education; Researching, drafting, andsubmittingpublic records requests under State and Federal Open Records Statutes; and Other projects as assigned. Required Experience This externship is open to law students who will have completed at least one year of law school before the externshipcommences. Externs will ideallypossessthe following: Strong writing, research, and communication skills; Ability to understand and convey legal information to non-attorney audiences; Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projectsat one time; The ability to work independently and in small teams; A strong understanding ofand commitment tothe concepts of Diversity and Inclusion in a team setting, executed in the ability to respect and value the differences in experience and belief of others. Apersonal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, involvement with the criminal justice system, and socio-economic circumstance. A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, socialjustice; and protecting the inherent human worth and dignity of all people across Utah. A deep interest in issues related to civil rights and civil liberties including but not limited to immigrants' rights, LGBTQ+ issues, disabilityrights, police practices, constitutional and criminal law, free speech, and criminal legal reform; A commitment to the mission of the ACLU of Utah. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis beginning onSeptember 22026, and accepting applications until September18, 2026. 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 atsgomez@acluutah.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. 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.