Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Center for Liberty
<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT THE JOB</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></h2>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">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 </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">one or two year(s)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">. The</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Ruth Bader Ginsburg <span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW176948920 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW176948920 BCX8"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW73573331 BCX8">Center for Liberty</span></span></span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> of the National office in <strong><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW176948920 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW176948920 BCX8"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">New York, NY or Washington, DC.</span></span></span> </strong></span><span data-contrast="auto">seeks applicants to consider for a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">sponsored fellowship</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> such as Equal Justice Works or other public interest fellowships to begin in the fall of 2027. This is a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">hybrid role </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">OVERVIEW</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"><span class="TextRun SCXW210863993 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210863993 BCX0">The ACLU’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s legal work on reproductive freedom, LGBTQ rights and HIV, women’s rights, freedom of religion and belief, and disability rights. It also encompasses the legal work of the ACLU to address the intersection of religious freedom and equal treatment, among other issues.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW210863993 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">June 19, 2026</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT YOU'LL DO</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting to the Center</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Director, </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">the </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Fellow </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">may<span class="TextRun SCXW46814113 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW46814113 BCX0"> work on any number of issues that are priorities to the Center including</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW46814113 BCX0">: </span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW46814113 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW46814113 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW46814113 BCX0">deepening the ACLU’s veterans’ rights docket, advancing the family regulation docket, and<span class="TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW46814113 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW46814113 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW46814113 BCX0"> </span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW46814113 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">c</span>ombatting efforts to use religion to discriminate. The Fellow will also support the work of the Projects in the Center as needed.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">YOUR DAY TO DAY</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></h2>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Interview witnesses and potential clients</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in discovery, hearings, and trial practice</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned</span> </span></li>
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<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></h2>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">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</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto">Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts</span> </span></li>
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<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT YOU'LL BRING</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></h2>
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