Aryeh Neier Fellowship
Quick answer
The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch are offering a two-year fellowship for recent law school graduates to work on human rights initiatives in the United States, with a salary of $70,000 in the first year and an increase in the second year, based in New York, NY.
- Role
- Aryeh Neier Fellowship
- Organization
- Human Rights Watch / American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
- 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 is a two-year opportunity for recent law school graduates to work with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) on joint initiatives to strengthen human rights in the United States.
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 J.D. graduate from a US law school or J.D. granted by June 2027
- Academic or work experience related to 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
- 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.
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 in PDF format.
What are the key qualifications?
Recent J.D. graduate from a US law school or J.D. granted by June 2027, academic or work experience related to human rights and civil liberties in the United States, take and/or pass the bar exam prior to commencing the fellowship in September 2027, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to human rights and justice.
Is the position remote?
The position is on-site in New York, NY.
How to apply
Apply directly on Human Rights Watch / American Civil Liberties Union Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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