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Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, State Supreme Court Initiative

$96.07k - $120.01k

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ABOUT THE JOB

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 or two years. 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.

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

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

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

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

COMPENSATION

The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. 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.

BENEFITS

We offer a broad range of benefits, which include: 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

EEO & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr jobr.pro

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