SUMMER 2026: John T. Floyd Legal Fellowship

cairtx; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 15.000 - 18.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Course credit

In-person fellowship

Zusammenfassung

CAIR-Houston invites law students to join The John T. Floyd Legal Fellowship, a part-time, in-person opportunity focused on civil rights work. Fellows contribute to legal casework, policy reform, and advocacy with guidance from seasoned civil rights attorneys in Southeast Texas.

The program emphasizes collaboration, research, and community impact, with a monthly stipend and potential course credit for academic year participants. CAIR-Houston seeks candidates committed to justice and equality.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated interest in civil rights law and advocacy.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to promoting justice, equality, and the protection of civil rights.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with experienced civil rights attorneys to defend civil rights at the city, county, and state levels.
• Participate in case analysis and legal intakes, providing support for clients facing discrimination and civil rights violations.
• Assist in challenging policies that adversely affect communities of color and religious minorities.
• Engage in legal research, advocacy, and policy reform efforts to promote justice, equality, and inclusion.
• Contribute to building a more equitable society by addressing the legal
• Gain insight into civil rights law and strategies for creating lasting change within the community.

Kenntnisse

Civil rights advocacy

Research & writing

Team collaboration

Commitment to justice

Jobbeschreibung

The John T. Floyd Legal Fellowship is a prestigious program established by the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston). It offers an invaluable opportunity for Law School students passionate about civil rights work. This fellowship is designed to provide law students with hands-on experience in civil rights advocacy, policy reform, and legal casework, especially within the Muslim community and other minority groups in Southeast Texas. This position is part-time and in-person at the CAIR-Houston office. Your schedule is flexible according to your class schedule (for Spring Year Fellows) and other arrangements (for Summer Fellows). No remote work is allowed for this fellowship.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced civil rights attorneys to defend civil rights at the city, county, and state levels.
• Participate in case analysis and legal intakes, providing support for clients facing discrimination and civil rights violations.
• Assist in challenging policies that adversely affect communities of color and religious minorities.
• Engage in legal research, advocacy, and policy reform efforts to promote justice, equality, and inclusion.
• Contribute to building a more equitable society by addressing the legal
• Gain insight into civil rights law and strategies for creating lasting change within the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in civil rights law and advocacy.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to promoting justice, equality, and the protection of civil rights.

Compensation

Selected participants will receive a monthly stipend of $1,500 (Academic year students will receive course credit)

About CAIR-Houston

CAIR-Houston’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.