Fall 2026 Fellowship Sponsorship, Voting Rights Project

Job Description

The ACLU is seeking applicants for a sponsored Legal Fellowship with the Voting Rights Project (VRP) in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence two days a week or eight days a month. The Fellow will focus on investigations and litigation, supporting the VRP's mission to advance an accessible, inclusive, and equitable democracy free from racial discrimination.What this role involves:

• Conducting legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Interviewing witnesses and clients.
• Participating in discovery and trial practice.
• Drafting public education materials.
• Supporting ACLU affiliates.
• Managing the summer legal internship program.
• Engaging in public speaking.

Requirements:

• J.D. or expected J.D. by spring 2026.
• Commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice, and racial justice.
• Willingness to work closely with the Voting Rights Project through the funding application process.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks.

What this role offers:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Professional development funds.