NCLEJ invites qualified rising third year law students and recent law graduates with a commitment to social justice, legal research and strong writing to apply for Legal Fellowships beginning in the fall of 2022, including Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Justice Catalyst, and any other relevant fellowships. 

 

Our current advocacy is focused on: 

1) preserving and maintaining access to government benefits; 

2) protecting and advancing the rights of workers; 

3) combatting unlawful and abusive debt collection; and 

4) advocating for people with disabilities. 

 

Fellows will join with staff attorneys to support new and ongoing impact litigation and class actions, policy analysis, and advocacy. Previous fellows have had the opportunity to develop facts and research for new litigation; participate in discovery matters in pending litigation; conduct legal and policy research on a variety of issues; participate in settlement negotiations; draft legal briefs; and collaborate with grassroots and community-based organizations across the country.   

 

Qualifications: Applicants must be either recent graduates or forthcoming graduates (by Spring/Summer 2022) of an accredited school of law and must demonstrate a commitment to social justice. NCLEJ will work closely with selected applicants to develop project proposals and will provide financial support throughout the fellowship funding application cycle. 

 

NCLEJ's small team of dynamic and seasoned staff are committed to mentoring up-and-coming public interest and movement attorneys who are excited to work at the intersection of litigation, policy, and grassroots organizing. 

 

We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, and people from other historically disenfranchised communities to apply. NCLEJ does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital or parental status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NCLEJ makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, with full opportunities for fellowships and employment in all positions.