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Fall 2027 National Security Fellowship, National Security Project

ACLU - National Office · New York, New York, United States

Posted 14 days ago · $96,069 - $120,009

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
ACLU - National Office's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
27% of ACLU - National Office's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at ACLU - National Office
high
16 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
Hiring momentum
39 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The ACLU is offering a two-year fellowship in their National Security Project, starting in Fall 2027. The fellow will engage in impact litigation and advocacy to protect civil rights and liberties, particularly for marginalized communities affected by national security policies. Daily tasks include legal research, drafting legal documents, interviewing clients, and supporting public education initiatives.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • J.D. degree from a U.S. law school (by Spring 2027)
  • Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Skilled at performing complex legal analytical work
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and civil rights and liberties
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding
  • Experience working with marginalized communities affected by national security policies

What you get

  • Generous paid time-off policy
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
  • 401k plan and employer match
  • Annual professional development funds and internal professional development programs

Worth weighing

  • Fellowship starts in Fall 2027, which may be a long wait for applicants
  • Position is part of a collective bargaining unit
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted by October 1, 2026

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