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ABOUT THE JOB   The ACLU invites rising third-year law students and law graduates to apply for a sponsorship opportunity to work with us as a Legal Fellow for one or two years . The Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief of the National office in Washington, D.C. seeks applicants to consider for a sponsored public interest fellowship to begin in the fall of 2027.  OVERVIEW   We will review applications on a rolling basis, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit applications by July 1, 2026. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).   WHAT YOU'LL DO   Reporting to the  Project Director, the Fellow will support the litigation and advocacy work of the project, focusing on safeguarding the separation of church and state and protecting  the right to religious exercise. YOUR DAY TO DAY   Conduct legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects   Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs   Interview witnesses and potential clients   Participate in discovery and trial practice   Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials   Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys   Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns   Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed   Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned   FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL   Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU   Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives   Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts   WHAT YOU'LL BRING   J.D. or expected to receive a J.D. by the spring of 2027   Admission to pr actice in Washington, D.C ; if not currently admitted, agreement to become admitted within one year of hire   Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, criminal justice, and racial justice   Willingness to work closely with the Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief  thr ough the funding application process   Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills   Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding   Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team   Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks and see projects through to completion   COMPENSATION   The ACLU has a litigator scale that determines pay for attorneys in our Legal Department. The range of salaries are the following, based on year of law school graduation (please consult the hiring manager for specific salary details, based on individual circumstances).   0-2 years since law school graduation: $96,069 - $120,009   3-5 years since law school graduation: $134,414 - $158,579   6-10 years since law school graduation: $165,839 - $187,087   11-15 years since law school graduation: $190,585 - $201,403   16-20 years since law school graduation: $203,304 - $208,540   21-25 years since law school graduation: $209,595 - $213,890   26-30+ years since law school graduation: $214,920 - $219,104   The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. These salaries are reflective of positions based in New York, NY