The ACLU of Nebraska (ACLU-NE) welcomes proposals from third-year law students and recent law school graduates who are eligible to receive funding through a post-graduate law school fellowship program to apply for ACLU-NE fellowship sponsorship. We welcome proposals for national public interest law fellowships, including but not limited to the Skadden, Equal Justice Works, and Justice Catalyst Fellowships. We also welcome proposals from applicants who are eligible for law-school specific fellowships.
We welcome applications with project proposals relating to Smart Justice, Students’ Rights, Racial Justice, Indigenous Justice, Voting Rights, LGBTQ+ Rights, Freedom of Expression and Religion, Gender Equity and Reproductive Rights, and Police Accountability. See the ACLU-NE issue areas here.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights, exceptional research and writing skills, and a J.D. degree (or expect one within the next year).
Compensation and Benefits
The salary will be based on the terms of the fellowship awarded and ACLU-NE payscale. Fellows will be eligible for ACLU-NE standard benefit package.
vacation, sick leave, and parental leave, generous health, dental, and vision insurance with employee and family premiums paid 100% by the employer, a 401k match, cell phone stipend, hybrid work options, and paid parking.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter that:
- Identifies a specific area of interest, specific fellowship project related to ACLU-NE’s priority issue areas identified above, and goals for what you want to accomplish during the fellowship;
- Explains why you want the ACLU-NE to host your project;
- Details your connections to Nebraska, if any; and
- Specifies the fellowships for which you would like to apply.
Please attach a resume and a writing sample to your cover letter. Applications should be emailed to rgodinez@aclunebraska.org with the subject line ACLU Legal Fellowship Project Proposal.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by August 1, 2024 for consideration for national fellowships but will accept applications on a rolling basis for fellowships with later deadlines.
About the ACLU
The ACLU-NE is the state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union, a nonpartisan public interest civil rights organization dedicated to the defense and expansion of civil liberties and civil rights through litigation, policy advocacy and public education. Our office is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The ACLU-NE is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU-NE encourages applications from all qualified and eligible individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU-NE makes every effort to ensure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified and eligible persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions. The ACLU-NE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying, please e-mail agagner@aclunebraska.org or call 402-476-8091. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Civil rights and civil liberties violations disproportionately hurt the most marginalized people in society – including Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, women and LGBTQ+ people. These communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or those who are members of other marginalized communities.
