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Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Voting Rights Project

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<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 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 two years. The</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> ACLU Voting Rights Project (VRP) </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">of the National office in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">New York </span></strong><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, Skadden, 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="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Established in 1965, VRP has worked to advance gains in political participation won by voters of color since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since its inception, the Voting Rights Project has litigated hundreds of voting rights cases, and has aggressively and successfully challenged efforts to suppress voting or to dilute minority voting strength.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Project’s mission is to build and defend an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination. The Project has three principles: (1) all Americans should be eligible to vote; (2) voting should be free and easy; and (3) all people should count equally.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><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 22, 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></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Please tailor your cover letters to explain why you’re interested in working with VRP on the project described below. </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">The project proposal should be a maximum of 2-pages, inclusive of any footnotes; this proposal should outline the problem you are trying to solve and your proposed solution, including any potential legal claims and target jurisdictions.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><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="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h2><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></h2>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8">Reporting to the </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8">Deputy Project Director</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8">the </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8">Fellow</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8"> will be focused on the full range of investigations and litigation conducted by the Voting Rights Project, including carrying out their fellowship project with the support of VRP staff.</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW208132871 BCX8">   </span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW208132871 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h2><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></h2>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Interview witnesses and potential clients </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in discovery and trial practice </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<h2><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></h2>
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<li><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></li>
<li><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></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts</span> </li>
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<h2><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></h2>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">J.D. or expected to receive a J.D. by the spring of 2027</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Admission to practice in New York; if not currently admitted, agreement to become admitted within one year of hire</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice, and racial justice </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness to work closely with the </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Voting Rights Project </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">through the funding application process </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"2013419

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