Careers & Internships

Law students interested in public interest work are encouraged to apply for a summer 2026 intern position with the ACLU of Colorado located in Denver. Interns participate in many aspects of litigation and legal advocacy including legal research, legal writing, interviewing witnesses, and conducting other factual and legal investigation. Interns also participate in meetings with staff and co-counsel discussing case selection and litigation strategy.

At this critical time in our nation and across Colorado, the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado (ACLU-CO or the ACLU of Colorado) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of executive director. This position is based in Denver and may be eligible for a flexible or hybrid schedule. The executive director is expected to take office in early 2026.

The ACLU of Colorado’s Policy Counsel will join one of the most dynamic and impactful policy teams in the state. This position plays a key role in developing and advancing multi-year policy campaigns alongside community and coalitions and in collaboration with colleagues in the advocacy, legal, and communications departments.