ACLU Fellowship

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) invites candidates to apply for the Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship in Civil Liberties beginning in September 2009.

 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES:

The Karpatkin Fellow will work full-time for one year in the Racial Justice Program of the national office of the American Civil Liberties Union in New York City. The Fellow will work on a range of civil liberties issues with a primary focus on racial justice. Among other issues, the docket of the ACLU's Racial Justice Program includes civil challenges to the inadequate provision of indigent criminal defense, racial profiling, disparate educational opportunities and disproportionate imposition of school discipline, juvenile justice, and healthcare. The ACLU is also deeply engaged in issues of civil liberties and security after 9/11, and the Fellow may be involved in these issues, particularly as they intersect with racial justice initiatives.

 

The Karpatkin Fellow functions as part of the ACLU's litigation team and, depending on need, may be asked to: provide legal research and analysis; develop theories to support new litigation projects; draft pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs; interview witnesses and potential plaintiffs; participate in discovery and trial practice;

provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys; and supervise student interns. The Fellow also may be asked to engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences.

 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, and must possess excellent research, writing and communication skills. Applicants should be self-motivated, hard working, and have the proven ability to work with a wide range of people. Third-year law students and recent graduates are invited to apply.

 

COMPENSATION:

The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

 

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

 

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a letter, resume, two letters of recommendation and at least one legal writing sample. The application should be sent by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference [LGLF-06 & LGLF-45/ID] in subject line - or by mail to the address listed below.

 

Human Resources

RE: [LGLF-06 & LGLF-45/ID]

American Civil Liberties Union

125 Broad Street, 18th Floor

New York, N.Y. 10004

 

The application deadline is November 1, 2008. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this opportunity posted.