College of Law

American Civil Liberties Union of MI (ACLU)

 

Name and Location of Externship

American Civil Liberties Union of MI (ACLU)
Detroit Headquarters or West MI Regional Office in Grand Rapids

Field Supervisor Bonsitu Kitaba
Prerequisites 2L, 3L. Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Credit Hours 2-6 Summer (10-12 hour week commitment)
Minimum Hours Required  
Semesters Available Summer
Type of Work Student Will Perform Work on many aspects of potential and ongoing cases. Drafting memoranda addressing the merits of a case, meeting with and interviewing plaintiffs and witnesses, drafting complaints and briefs. May be asked to analyze constitutionality of pending legislation or help with discovery.
Type of Placement Available PSEC, F/S

 

Key for Type of Placement Available:

 PSEC = Public Service Externship Clinic
 V   =    Volunteer
 FWS =  Federal Work Study
 F/S  =  Fellowship/Stipend

Last Updated: 11/5/24