Research Assistant - POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW KEITH CENTER FELLOW
About The Position
Wayne State University Law School’s Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights (“Wayne Law”) is seeking applications from Class of 2025 graduates of an ABA Counsel-accredited law school for a one calendar year Post-Graduate Research Assistant Fellowship. The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience working with the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights. The fellow will work closely with the Director of the Keith Center and the Director of the Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL) and report directly to Professor Peter Hammer. The fellow will assist with Center operations, engage in research and writing, as well as program development and implementation. In particular, the fellow will assist in research and content development of the Center’s new Detroit Democracy Project on the eve of the 2026 elections. The fellow may also assist with special events and activities.
Requirements
- J.D. from a Counsel-accredited law school is required.
- The applicant must be a Class of 2025 graduate from a Counsel-accredited law school and have an interest in civil rights.
- Candidates must be able to engage in research and writing at a high level, exercise independent judgment; responsibly manage multiple projects; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
- Applicants are required to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s interest in the fellowship position, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript, and (4) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references.
- Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Center operations
- Engage in research and writing
- Program development and implementation
- Assist in research and content development of the Center’s new Detroit Democracy Project on the eve of the 2026 elections
- Assist with special events and activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
