2027-2029 Aryeh Neier Fellowship Opportunity
Quick answer
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) are offering the 2027-2029 Aryeh Neier Fellowship Opportunity in New York, NY, with a compensation package of $70,000 in the first year, to work on joint initiatives to strengthen human rights in the United States.
- Role
- 2027-2029 Aryeh Neier Fellowship Opportunity
- Organization
- American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and Human Rights Watch
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $70,000 in the first year, with a salary increase in the second year
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Aryeh Neier Fellowship Opportunity at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) involves working on joint initiatives to strengthen human rights in the United States, including monitoring issues, conducting research, drafting reports, and engaging in advocacy.
What you'll do
- Monitor human rights issues and developments in the United States
- Conduct field research in the United States
- Draft reports and/or other materials on human rights conditions
- Engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations
- Assist with the development of litigation strategies
- Carry out other tasks as may be required
What it takes
- Recent graduate with a J.D. from a US law school or have a J.D. granted by June 2027
- Academic or work experience related to some aspect of the protection of human rights and civil liberties in the United States
- Take and/or pass the bar exam prior to commencing the fellowship in September 2027
- Eligibility to practice law in the US during the second year of the fellowship
- Exceptional analytical skills, and an ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively
- Self-motivation with the ability to take initiative and follow through on projects to completion
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Proficiency in one language in addition to English is preferred
- A demonstrated commitment to human rights and justice
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the fellowship based?
The fellow will most likely be placed in the New York City offices of Human Rights Watch and the ACLU, spending a year at each; however, the fellow should be open to placement in the organizations’ offices in other locations in the US as well.
What is the compensation package?
The fellow will receive $70,000 in the first year, with a salary increase in the second year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must be recent graduates with a J.D. from a US law school or have a J.D. granted by June 2027, and have academic or work experience related to some aspect of the protection of human rights and civil liberties in the United States.
How do I apply?
Please apply immediately or by 11:59 PM ET on October 12, 2026, by visiting the online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a CV/resume, letter of interest, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) in PDF format.
When will interviews be held?
Successful applicants should be available for an interview from late November to mid-December 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and Human Rights Watch's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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