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Posted 2 weeks agoFall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, State Supreme Court Initiative
at ACLU
New York, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects
- Draft legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and other legal pleadings
- Develop research, template arguments, and other resources to support the work of ACLU projects, affiliates, and cooperating attorneys
- Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
Requirements
- Admission to practice where based (NY or DC) is preferred; if not currently admitted, agreement to become admitted within one year of hire (for two-year fellows)
- Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
Benefits
- 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
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion COMPENSATION
- 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).
- 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
- 26-30+ years since law school graduation: $214,920 - $219,104
- The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay.
- These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY, where our National Offices are headquartered. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
- For details on our pay structure, please visit:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
- For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability.
Contact
- https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org .
Additional details
- 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 one/ two year(s).
- The State Supreme Court Initiative of the National office in New York City or Washington, DC seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored fellowship such as Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027.
- requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. OVERVIEW
- We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by June 17, 2026 .
- Please tailor your cover letters to (1) include a statement of your interest in working with the SSCI specifically, and (2) address whether you are interested in one- or two-year fellowships (or both), and the sources of external fellowship funding for which you intend to apply.
- This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
- Reporting to a Co-Director, the Fellow will focus on identifying and briefing cutting-edge cases of constitutional importance in state supreme courts and, in appropriate circumstances, other state courts.
- The SSCI anticipates that the Fellow will devote a significant portion of the fellowship to litigation matters and other projects with the potential to (1) substantially expand access to justice in state courts, (2) establish more robust state constitutional equality protections, and/or (3) protect and expand the role of state constitutions and courts in promoting democracy and citizen participation.
- Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
- Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL