The ACLU of New Mexico seeks a Summer Legal Intern. This position is hybrid and will require some in-person work in our Albuquerque office and may involve in-person client meetings, depositions, and court hearings. Qualifying applicants must be current University of New Mexico School of Law students.

Our mission is to protect and advance justice, liberty, and equity as guaranteed by the constitutions of New Mexico and the United States. We are committed to ending racism and other inequities. This includes how we work with each other and with our partners and allies in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit our website at www.aclu-nm.org

Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are core values of the ACLU and central to our work. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible.

The Summer Legal Intern will work on priority areas for the ACLU of New Mexico’s Legal team, including.

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support new and active litigation projects
• Aid in drafting legal memoranda, demand letters, discovery materials, deposition outlines, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs
• Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
• Work closely with clients and participate in outreach with impacted communities,
• Conduct Know Your Rights presentations
• Center principles of equity and inclusion in all work

• This internship is open to current University of New Mexico School of Law students. Applicants should have completed their 1L year by the summer of 2026 and have the following:
  • Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and legal database research
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and racial justice
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact finding

• Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full time (40 hour/week) commitment.
• Internship Duration: Summer internships span 10 consecutive weeks with a start date of June 1.
• Pay: Legal interns will receive $25/hour.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5pm MT.

All applications are treated confidentially. Please send cover letter no longer than one page and resume by email to [email protected]. Please include “Summer Intern” in the subject line. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Your cover letter should explain how you satisfy the skills and qualifications described above. We also invite applicants to include in their letter information about how their background and experiences could contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and advocacy work.

The ACLU of New Mexico is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people living with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online, please email  [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information about how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU of New Mexico is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and promote an inclusive culture. We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all members of our community can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other members of underrepresented and marginalized groups.