Aclu
Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$96k-$120kDetected 55 days ago
SpringResearchCommunicationPublic Speaking
About the role
- We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 1, 2026.
- This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.
- It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Project Director, the Fellow will support the litigation and advocacy work of the project, focusing on safeguarding the separation of church and state and protecting the right to religious exercise.
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Visa & Work Authorization
- The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for one or two years.
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