2027–2029: Tycko & Zavareei LLP Public Interest Fellowship

Tycko & Zavareei LLP • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tycko & Zavareei LLP Public Interest Fellowship is a two-year post-JD program for recent law school graduates who are passionate about public interest work, have experience in impactful litigation, and are enthusiastic about challenging societal inequities. The fellowship begins in September 2027 and is located in Washington, D.C. Fellows function as junior associates, gaining hands-on experience, instruction, and mentorship in all facets of public interest litigation. They receive extensive training and support from senior attorneys and are entrusted with significant responsibility. A unique feature is a three-month nonprofit placement, typically in the second year, where fellows work externally as Visiting Fellows with a chosen public interest host organization. Past host organizations include Human Rights First, National Women's Law Center, Bread for the City, National Consumer Law Center, Public Justice, Tzedek DC, and Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.

Requirements

• Recent law school graduates (JD degree required).
• Demonstrated commitment to a public interest legal career.
• Affinity for litigation.
• Sincere interest in impactful litigation.
• Enthusiasm for challenging societal inequities.
• Must have received JD degree and have DC Bar exam results pending (or be admitted in a UBE jurisdiction) as of September 2027.
• Resume
• Cover letter/personal statement
• Law school transcript(s)
• Writing sample(s) reflecting factual and legal analysis with little to no editing from others.
• Professional reference list (optional/encouraged).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public interest work.
• Experience in impactful litigation.
• Professional reference list.

Responsibilities

• Function as a junior associate.
• Gain hands-on experience in public interest litigation.
• Receive instruction and mentorship across all facets of public interest litigation.
• Obtain a broad base of substantive and practical experience.
• Receive extensive litigation training and support from senior attorneys.
• Take on significant responsibility early in their careers.
• Work externally as a Visiting Fellow for three months at a chosen nonprofit or public interest host organization.
• Support the work of the public interest host organization.

Benefits

• Salary of $95,000 for Year 1 and $109,000 for Year 2.
• Generous paid time off.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401(k) with employer contribution after 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development stipends.
• Other fringe benefits.
• Reimbursement for certain bar application- and exam-related expenses (for hired fellows sitting for the July 2027 DC Bar exam).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree