Civil Rights Litigation Fellowship

Naacp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAACP Office of the General Counsel in Washington, DC seeks a year‑long Civil Rights Litigation Fellow. The Fellow will engage in affirmative civil rights litigation across voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, employment, fair housing and equal educational opportunity.

This externally funded fellowship requires the applicant to secure outside funding and will advance the Fellow’s understanding of civil rights law while promoting social justice under the law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Recent graduate with a demonstrated commitment to racial justice.
• Strong written, verbal, research, and analytical skills.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Verbal communication

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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Civil Rights Litigation Fellowship

Intern Intern Washgtn Bureau, Washington, DC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1633

Civil Rights Litigation Fellowship 2026-2027

Position Summary

The Office of the General Counsel is seeking an externally funded Civil Rights Litigation Fellow to join the organization’s growing Legal Department. During this year-long fellowship, the Civil Rights Litigation Fellow will engage in impactful affirmative civil rights litigation and legal advocacy across a variety of areas including voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, employment, fair housing, and equal educational opportunity. The fellowship is designed to enhance the Fellow’s understanding of civil rights law and prepare them for a career promoting social justice and equal opportunity under the law. The fellowship is open to recent graduates with secured funding from a foundation, law school, corporation, or law firm.

Fellowship Funding

This is an externally funded fellowship for which the Office of the General Counsel will serve as the sponsoring organization. The applicant must secure or have the ability to secure outside funding to cover the Fellow’s salary and benefits.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Recent graduate with a demonstrated commitment to racial justice.
• Strong written, verbal, research, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to develop affirmative civil rights litigation, including researching potential theories, and building factual records.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to approach the Legal Department’s work in an interdisciplinary manner and partner with other professionals across the NAACP network.