Internships

The ACLU of Minnesota's internship program seeks to develop the next generation of leaders who dare to create a more perfect union. Since 1952, ACLU-MN has been the state's premier guardian of liberty, working in the Courts, at the Capitol, and in communities to defend and expand the civil liberties and civil rights of all Minnesotans. We are nonprofit and nonpartisan.

As an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, we are part of a national organization that is 1.8 million members strong. Whether it’s protecting reproductive rights, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age or preserving the right to vote, the ACLU and ACLU-MN take up the toughest cases and issues to defend against government abuse and overreach. The ACLU fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM INTERNSHIPS AT THE ACLU OF MINNESOTA

Exposure: Engage with the issues and the people at the forefront of today’s most impactful civil liberties and civil rights fights and victories.

Experience: Contribute to meaningful work in one of our departments while developing substantive skills and professional experience.

Mentorship: Learn from ACLU of MN employees on a range of topics through trainings and on-the-job learning.

WHO MAY BE A GOOD FIT FOR AN INTERNSHIP WITH THE ACLU-MN

You would be a great fit for an internship with the ACLU-MN if you are:

• Passionate about civil liberties and eager to learn
• Professional and display a high level of empathy
• Able to work and communicate with diverse communities and audiences
• Highly organized, diligent, and attentive to detail