Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, National Security Project

New York, NY - Nationalfull timeOn Site

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$96k–$120k

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Aclu The National Security Fellow at ACLU will conduct impact litigation and advocacy to advance civil rights and liberties in the national security context. The role involves legal research, drafting legal documents, interviewing witnesses, and supporting public education and advocacy efforts.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Director and Deputy Project Director, the National Security Fellow will conduct impact litigation and advocacy to advance civil rights and liberties, and challenge harms in the national security context. The ACLU encourages individuals with limited post-law school experience to apply.
Conduct legal research and analysis, fact development, and develop theories to support new litigation projects
Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, declarations, motions, and briefs
Interview and work with potential witnesses and clients
Participate in discovery and trial practice as opportunities arise
Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials
Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates
Help oversee and coordinate the summer internship program and student interns
Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed
Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU

Qualification

Excellent researchExperience

Required

J.D. degree from a U.S. law school (by Spring 2027)
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Skilled at performing complex legal analytical work
Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and civil rights and liberties
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding
Experience, through personal connection or employment experience, working with marginalized communities whose civil rights and liberties are harmed by discriminatory or abusive national security policies
Knowledge of and interest in civil liberties issues related to national security

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave

Company

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