Legal Fellowship - Fall 2023

Advancement Project’s national office is seeking applicants to sponsor for post-graduate legal fellowships (Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Justice Catalyst and others). Fellows would work on Education Justice, Policing, or Voter Protection, and should state their area of interest and preferred fellowship topic in the cover letter when applying. Fellows work closely with experienced civil rights attorneys and are provided intensive training. For more information about these programs, please go to www.advancementproject.org.

Description of Role

Advancement Project is an innovative policy, communications, and legal action group that develops, encourages, pioneers, and widely disseminates innovative ideas and models that inspire and mobilize a broad national racial justice movement to achieve universal opportunity and a just democracy. With offices in Washington D.C., Advancement Project supports organized communities in their struggles for racial and social justice. If selected, an applicant will be assisted in formulating a project proposal.

Minimum Qualifications

We are seeking a law student entering their third year, or a recent graduate who expects to complete a clerkship in the summer of 2023. Candidates should possess excellent legal writing and research skills. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, social movements and/or civil rights. Experience in policy advocacy and/or community organizing is a plus. We are looking for thoughtful, creative, and energetic candidates with a genuine desire to address and dismantle oppressive systems that impact the lives of Black, Brown and poor people. Fluency in Spanish is also a plus.

Total Rewards

This is a paid fellowship opportunity.

How To Apply Advancement Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please send a cover letter with a specific area of interest and why you are interested in working in this area. Also include resume, writing sample, and list of three references.

Applications are due by July 29, 2022.