Rising third-year law students, judicial clerks, and recent law graduates
Sponsorship for one- or two-year legal fellowships with a funding organization
Proposals should include a short description of the problem your project seeks to address, concrete strategies and tools to address the problem, goals for what you want to accomplish during the fellowship, why you are the best candidate for this fellowship project, and how your project fits into the NYCLU's work
Fellowships are limited term positions
Fellows are expected to complete either a one- or two-year term, depending on the length provided for by their external funding
Applicants will be asked to submit a project proposal relating to civil liberties and civil rights in New York
The NYCLU seeks candidates who are willing to collaborate with the NYCLU to shape the project proposal through the funding application process
The NYCLU will work with the candidate to craft a fellowship proposal and submit application(s) to the sponsoring organization(s)
The NYCLU will collaborate with candidates to draft an application for external funding and prepare for interviews
The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals
Renewed commitment to diversity and inclusion as described in DEI Vision Statement
The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to public-interest law, civil liberties, and racial justice
A commitment and ability to work with and support a wide range of communities and a diverse and inclusive workplace
A project proposal will be developed and submitted to external funding
Fellowship is contingent on successful external funding applications
The NYCLU staff is currently working in a hybrid model. A number of in-person days will be required