Join the Resistance! For more than 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

Applications are open for ACLU-MN Legal Department law clerks to assist in our work in Spring, Summer, or Fall of 2027.

Position:
School-year law clerk

Responsibilities will include:

• Legal and non-legal research, analysis, and writing
• Evaluate and investigate requests for legal assistance
• Process (draft, submit, and track) data requests
• Assist with preparing for meetings and presentations
• Other advocacy and litigation-related tasks as assigned

Desired qualifications include:

• Completion of second, or at least first, year of law school
• Excellent legal and non-legal communications (written and oral) skills
• Demonstrated interest in social justice issues and/or commitment to protecting and advancing civil rights
• Eagerness and ability to work with diverse populations
• High degree of professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and information-gathering skills; and some computer, technology, and social media skills

Salary:

Unpaid

Anticipated Schedule:

Approximately 10-12 hours per week

Flexible schedule with specific, regular office hours

To Apply:

Email application materials, including cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and a list of three references, to ACLU-MN Staff Attorney David McKinney at dmckinney@aclu-mn.org.

Deadline:

Completed applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To ensure consideration for a specific term, submit your materials by the following dates:

• Summer term: January 1
• Fall term: July 1
• Spring term: November 1

Location:

Minneapolis, Minn. (Green Line Accessible)

ACLU of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU 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.

The ACLU of Minnesota employs affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities have full employment opportunities in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodation in the application process to contact rhendrix@aclu-mn.org.