Externally Funded Civil Rights Legal Fellowship (Hybrid)

Illinois Legal Aid Online; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Office in Chicago

Job summary

ACLU of Illinois seeks an externally-funded Externally-Funded Legal Department Fellowship to support impact litigation and policy work beginning Fall 2027. Fellows will work in our Chicago office on a hybrid schedule, with a focus on civil rights litigation, amicus briefs, and legislation analysis.

Candidates must have a JD by Spring 2027 and be eligible for Illinois bar admission or waiver; strong research, writing, and outreach skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree completed by Spring 2027.
• Be admitted to practice in Illinois or plan to waive/take July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support affirmative litigation to advance civil rights and liberties.
• Write amicus briefs for civil rights issues.
• Analyze legislation to enhance civil rights and liberties.
• Conduct outreach for clients and collaborate with community members and partners.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

ACLU of Illinois seeks an externally-funded Externally-Funded Legal Department Fellowship to support impact litigation and policy work beginning Fall 2027. Fellows will work in our Chicago office on a hybrid schedule, with a focus on civil rights litigation, amicus briefs, and legislation analysis.

Candidates must have a JD by Spring 2027 and be eligible for Illinois bar admission or waiver; strong research, writing, and outreach skills are essential.