The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the United States Constitution and laws of Nebraska guarantee everyone in the Cornhusker state. The ACLU of Nebraska is the state affiliate of the ACLU.
The ACLU of Nebraska’s priority work areas currently include:
- Criminal justice and prison reform
- LGBTQ+ rights
- Women’s rights and reproductive health
- Police practices and mass surveillance
- First Amendment rights
- Racial justice
- Immigrants’ rights
- Voting rights
The ACLU of Nebraska is seeking applications for summer law clerks. Clerks will be hired as temporary employees and will assist our team of seven lawyers. Work will include client counseling and screening of requests for legal assistance, legal writing and research in support of our litigation program, and policy research in support of our legislative advocacy. Compensation varies based on school year, experience, and/or senior-certified status and can range between $22 to $25 per hour up to 40 hours/week during the summer and 15-20 hours/week during the school year.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The ACLU 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions. The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying, please e-mail agagner@aclunebraska.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Civil rights and civil liberties violations disproportionately hurt the most marginalized people in society – including people of color, people who have struggled financially, immigrants, women and LGBTQ+ people. These communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or those who are members of other marginalized communities.
Application materials should be addressed to Jane Seu (jseu@aclunebraska.org) by February 18, 2025.
