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American Civil Liberties Union

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2.0
May 28, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

There are some improvements internally to create a better workplace with things like employee resource groups, pay scales, and talent pipelines for some staff, but many of these programs are more for the appearance of inclusivity rather than real, meaningful change and reflection on work practices that are in line with their external values.

Cons

Management across the org and states are resistant to union efforts, ranging from stalling tactics designed to lose as little power as possible to out right retaliation and harassment. There is no real intention to make real efforts to restructure or even change how the work is funded or resourced. But they dont tell you that in the beginning, so it seems like they would be open to internal change because of what they say to the public and donors. But its mostly BS so just work there if you want to or need to, but know they are just as much hypocrites about social justice as any other employer.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
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Pros

Great environment to work. Everyone is invested in your growth and success. Meaningful work from day 1.

Cons

No true cons, sometimes work can be slow, but that's expected as an intern.

2.0
Jul 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very interesting work, prestige, nice working hours generally

Cons

My boss’s boss, who I worked with a lot, was extremely critical. I was warned about her before I joined and my co-intern and I bonded about the fact that we both cried after receiving feedback from her for the first time. She was rude, called us names, and made me question if I was fit for the legal profession. I lightly brought this up to my attorney mentor who told me that everyone is just used to it and that is just how it is. I did not feel comfortable writing this in my review because she was the one who read it. I interned many years ago so this may be different now, but it’s something I still think about.

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