Fall 2026 Fellowship Sponsorship, Center for Liberty
Fall 2026 Fellowship Sponsorship, Center for Liberty
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$ 206654 - 210677
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Job Description
The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLUs work on disability rights womens rights reproductive freedom LGBTQ rights and freedom of religion and belief. The Center for Liberty also leads the ACLUs work to address the intersection of religious freedom and equal treatment among other issues.
Applicants for host sponsorship are asked to submit a two-paragraph project proposal specifying a current civil rights issue you would like to address with their applications. We are particularly interested in emerging religious refusals issues gender justice family regulation and veterans rights. Your proposal need not be fully formed as we will work with the selected fellowship candidate to develop their proposal for submission. We are open to proposals on other emerging issues relevant to the Center.
Reporting to the Center Director the Fellow will be involved in developing litigation and advocacy strategy around the Fellows project proposal. The Fellow will also contribute to the other programmatic work of the Center for Liberty.
- Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects
- Draft legal memoranda pleadings affidavits motions and briefs
- Interview witnesses and potential clients
- Participate in discovery and trial practice
- Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
- Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys
- Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns
- Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed
- Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
- 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
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
- J.D. or expected to receive a J.D. by the spring of 2026
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law civil liberties criminal justice and racial justice
- Willingness to work closely with the Center for Libertythrough 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
- 0-2 years since law school graduation: $92374-$115393
- 3-5 years since law school graduation: $129244-$152480
- 6-10 years since law school graduation: $159461- $179891
- 11-15 years since law school graduation: $183255-$193657
- 16-20 years since law school graduation: $195485-$200519
- 21-25 years since law school graduation: $201534-$205663
- 26-30 years since law school graduation: $206654- $210677
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical dental and vision coverage parental leave gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds internal professional development programs and workshops
Employment Type
Grant
