Public Interest Legal Fellow

LocationNewark, NJ

SetupHybrid

LevelEntry

Posted1mo ago

Legal

Quick answer

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) is hiring public interest legal fellows to work on voting rights in New Jersey, with a start date in September 2027, based in Newark, NJ, on a hybrid work schedule.

Role: Public Interest Legal Fellow
Organization: American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ)
Location: Newark, NJ
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Entry
Compensation: Compensation: The ACLU-NJ pays law fellows on the same scale as staff attorneys, and starts at $77,000 for a new law graduate, even if the funding from the external fellowship does not match.
Category: Legal

The role

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) is seeking law students and recent law graduates to work as public interest legal fellows, focusing on voting rights in New Jersey.

What you'll do

Work on lawsuits and advocate for clients
Engage with political advocacy and communications teams
Develop a project proposal focused on voting rights in New Jersey
Collaborate with ACLU-NJ legal staff to further develop the proposal
Prepare for interviews and present the project proposal to potential funders

What it takes

Passion for civil rights and civil liberties
Self-starter and able to work independently
Strong commitment to racial equity
Experience in litigation or policy advocacy
Ability to think critically and write clearly and accessibly
Experience with power dynamics in matters of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstances

What you'll bring

Legal advocacy and impact litigationPolicy advocacyCommunity outreachPublic educationWriting and clear communicationCritical thinking

Frequently asked questions

Where is the position located?

The position is based at the ACLU-NJ's office located in Newark, NJ, with a hybrid remote work schedule (two in-office days per week).

What is the compensation for the fellowship?

The ACLU-NJ pays law fellows on the same scale as staff attorneys, and starts at $77,000 for a new law graduate, even if the funding from the external fellowship does not match.

When should I apply?

Applications will be reviewed starting July 15, 2026, and decisions will be made in August 2026.

How do I apply?

Please upload one pdf with your résumé, one pdf with a writing sample, law school transcript, and a cover letter that details specific interests and outlines a fellowship project proposal.

What is the work schedule?

The work schedule is hybrid, with two in-office days per week, and staff members need to be available to participate in hearings, meetings, and other events within New Jersey.

How to apply

Apply directly on American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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