Internships - Pittsburgh Office

Please note that we do not require any legal background for these internships. We provide training and supervision for all positions. All we ask is an interest in civil liberties and a commitment of at least 5 hours per week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

While we cannot offer a stipend, many area schools provide credit for our internships. Please speak with the internship office at your school if you are interested.

Available Positions

LEGAL INTAKE INTERN: Responsibilities include extensive complainant intake and referral; research and writing; possible case preparation.

PUBLIC EDUCATION INTERN: Responsibilities include representing the ACLU at public events; assisting the Community Education Organizer with event planning and public education and outreach; may also include lobbying, community organizing, and other political activities.

SOCIAL WORK/COUNSELING INTERN: Responsibilities include complainant intake and referral by telephone and mail; counseling and referral of walk-in complainants; writing responses to complainant inquiries; development and maintenance of referral lists; opportunities to plan and assist in community outreach programs.

We are always looking for people with a variety of skills and interests. If you have an idea for an internship that is not listed above, please call our office at 412-681-7736, and we would be happy to arrange something.

Many people contact the ACLU with serious problems affecting them or their families. Volunteers and interns are needed to help sort through the problems, to do research into possible solutions, and to write up the issues for review or to provide other referrals. This is a good opportunity to learn about the types of problems that people encounter and the possible solutions to them. Students in law, social work, counseling, and related fields will find it especially beneficial. Staff members, including a lawyer, are available to review the more difficult problems and to offer suggestions to the volunteers. There are also a number of graduate students and other regular volunteers present daily to share ideas and advice.

The ACLU is located in Oakland, just one block from Forbes Avenue. The office environment is very informal. It is fast paced but fun! If you are interested or have any questions, please call Susan McIntosh at 412-681-7736 or email to smcintosh@aclupa.org.

ACLU GREATER PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
313 Atwood Street
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4090
412-681-7736
FAX: 412-681-8707