Externally Funded Civil Rights Fellowship — Hybrid in Chicago

LAGBAC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU Inc. (the ACLU of Illinois) is inviting applications for a one- to two-year fellowship funded by law schools or external sources. The fellow will support impact litigation and policy work in Chicago on civil rights issues.

The position requires a J.D. by Spring 2027, Illinois Bar admission or waiver, and a hybrid schedule with three days in the Chicago office, beginning September 2027.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. by Spring 2027 or equivalent.
• Illinois bar admission or waiver planned for July 2027.
• Enrolled or recent law graduates are encouraged to apply.

Aufgaben

• Develop and support affirmative civil rights litigation and advocacy.
• Write amicus briefs and analyze legislation.
• Conduct outreach with clients and partner organizations.
• Collaborate with department to support ongoing impact litigation.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Litigation support

Amicus briefs

Community outreach

Ausbildung

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis

Jobbeschreibung

The Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU Inc. (the ACLU of Illinois) is inviting applications for a one- to two-year fellowship funded by law schools or external sources. The fellow will support impact litigation and policy work in Chicago on civil rights issues.

The position requires a J.D. by Spring 2027, Illinois Bar admission or waiver, and a hybrid schedule with three days in the Chicago office, beginning September 2027.