Aryeh Neier Fellowship: US Human Rights Research

ACLU - National Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Rights Watch and the ACLU Foundation invite applications for a two-year fellowship beginning September 2027, with rotations between the NYC offices. Candidates must have a JD from a U.S.

law school (or by June 2027) and a demonstrated commitment to human rights and civil liberties. Responsibilities include monitoring issues, field research, drafting reports, advocacy, and supporting litigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Education: JD from a US law school or by June 2027.
• Experience: academic or work experience related to protection of human rights and civil liberties in the US.

Responsibilities

• Monitor human rights issues and developments in the United States.
• Conduct field research in the United States.
• Draft reports and/or other materials on human rights conditions.
• Engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations.
• Assist with the development of litigation strategies; and
• Carry out other tasks as may be required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing ability

Independent work

Team collaboration

Second language

Education

J.D. from US law school

Job description

Human Rights Watch and the ACLU Foundation invite applications for a two-year fellowship beginning September 2027, with rotations between the NYC offices. Candidates must have a JD from a U.S.

law school (or by June 2027) and a demonstrated commitment to human rights and civil liberties. Responsibilities include monitoring issues, field research, drafting reports, advocacy, and supporting litigation strategies.