American Civil Liberties Union

American Civil Liberties Union

Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Voting Rights Project

New York, New York, United States · Internship

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About the role

  • ABOUT THE JOB 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 up to two years.
  • The ACLU Voting Rights Project (VRP) of the National office in New York seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Equal Justice Works, Skadden, or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027.
  • Established in 1965, VRP has worked to advance gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA).

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Fellow will be focused on the full range of investigations and litigation conducted by the Voting Rights Project, including carrying out their fellowship project with the support of VRP staff.
  • 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-motivation with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion

Compensation

  • 0-2 years since law school grad
  • The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances).

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

Company info

  • The Project's mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ABOUT THE JOB 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 up to two years.
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