Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, State Supreme Court Initiative

ACLU - National Office • Washington, DC

2d • $96,069 - $219,104 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

Requirements

• J.D. or expected to receive a J.D. by the spring of 2027
• 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 commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice, and racial justice
• Willingness to work closely with the State Supreme Court Initiative through the funding application process
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion

Nice To Haves

• Rising third-year law students
• Law graduates
• Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships

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
• Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
• Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off policy
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• 401k plan and employer match
• Annual professional development funds
• Internal professional development programs and workshops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree