2009 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION
PROGRAM ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND BELIEF
WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) invites applications for the Summer of 2009 Legal Internships to work with the Program in Washington, D.C., on issues relating to government and religion.

The Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief was established by the ACLU in 2005. The Program is designed to help safeguard American constitutional principles by ensuring that governmental laws and practices neither promote religion nor interfere with its free exercise. The Program’s goal is to preserve both religious freedom and the right of individual conscience through an integrated strategy of litigation, education, and public advocacy.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:
The Program is seeking legal interns for the Summer of 2009 to work on active litigation and other related projects. Working closely with the Program’s Director, Director of Litigation, and Staff Attorney, interns will assist in all aspects of litigation including legal research, factual investigation and drafting of memoranda, complaints, discovery materials, and briefs. Other responsibilities may include providing assistance to ACLU affiliates, private attorneys, governmental entities, and others who seek the ACLU’s help, as well as screening potential cases and researching or drafting materials for public education.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Current 1L and 2L students are encouraged to apply. Excellent research-and-writing skills and superior analytical abilities are required. Applicants should be self-motivated, hard-working, and have the proven ability to work with a wide range of people.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, résumé, transcript, references, and a legal writing sample to religion@dcaclu.org OR:

Internship Coordinator
ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief
915 15^th Street, NW, 6^th Floor
Washington, DC 20005

The deadline is February 1, 2009, but the office expects to complete its hiring by the end of 2008. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community to apply.