American Civil Liberties Union

American Civil Liberties Union

Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Women's Rights Project

New York, New York, United States · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$96k-$120kDetected 55 days ago
SpringResearchCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Please include in your cover letter a brief proposal for a fellowship project that you would be excited to bring to WRP.
  • We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 15, 2026.
  • This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects
  • Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
  • Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion

Compensation

  • 0-2 years since law school graduation: $96,069 - $120,009
  • 3-5 years since law school graduation: $134,414 - $158,579
  • 6-10 years since law school graduation: $165,839 - $187,087
  • 11-15 years since law school graduation: $190,585 - $201,403
  • 16-20 years since law school graduation: $203,304 - $208,540
  • 21-25 years since law school graduation: $209,595 - $213,890

Benefits

  • Since its founding by Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1972, WRP has been a trailblazer in fighting for gender equity under law.
  • Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
  • Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and gender equity

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The ACLU's Women's Rights Project invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity such as Equal Justice Works to work with us as a Legal Fellow for up to two years beginning in Fall 202

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