The ACLU of Ohio is committed to training, educating, and mentoring the next generation of civil libertarians, civil rights advocates, and racial justice warriors. Opportunities for formal internships at our affiliate are currently available for college undergraduate and graduate level students. The ACLU of Ohio compensates all interns at a rate of $17 per hour, for no more than 20 hours per week. Students are eligible to receive both monetary compensation and class credit provided the academic institution permits both. High school graduates not currently enrolled in college classes are also eligible to apply for internships with our affiliate. Unfortunately, current high school students are not eligible for ACLU of Ohio internships, but everyone is welcome to volunteer with us or join our Action Team!
To apply for any of the opportunities below, please email a PDF version of a cover letter and resume to [email protected]; in the subject line please include the opportunity for which you are applying (e.g. Donor Relations Internship or Policy & Advocacy Team Placement).
Policy & Advocacy Team:
The ACLU of Ohio Policy & Advocacy Team is seeking two graduate-level interns / placements to be based in either Cleveland or Columbus beginning August 2025 and running through at least April 2026. A minimum of 15 hours per week is required for consideration. View the job description and application instructions here.
Public & Donor Relations Team:
The ACLU of Ohio Donor Relations Team is seeking an intern to be based in Columbus beginning August 2025 and running through at least July 2026. A minimum of 15 hours per week is required for consideration. View the job description and application instructions here.
Administration and Technology/Security Teams:
These ACLU of Ohio teams are not currently seeking interns for 2025-2026. No additional intern slots are anticipated. Please check back in early 2026.
Legal Team:
The ACLU of Ohio is not currently seeking law clerks. We do not anticipate hiring law clerks in the foreseeable future.
Volunteer Opportunities
Activists, attorneys, social justice warriors! Please share your time and talents to protect, support, and expand civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice! We can always use your passion and help. Visit our Volunteer page for details and to sign up!
National ACLU Opportunities
For career opportunities, internships, fellowships, and law clerkships with National ACLU (outside of Ohio), please visit the National ACLU Careers page.
