Fall 2026 Legal Fellow
Newark NJonsiteprincipal$12K – $21K
via Greenhouse
About this role
ACLU-NJ Legal Fellow Fall 2026 The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks graduating law students or law graduates or judicial clerks from the Class of 2025 for a one-year legal fellowship in the Legal Department with a start date in September 2026. This internally funded opportunity is designed to provide emerging social justice leaders with excellent legal training and experience in impact litigation and integrated advocacy. The Fellow will assist in carrying out legal and advocacy work that advances ACLU-NJ’s strategic plans to protect and defend civil rights and liberties for all New Jerseyans. The position is based in Newark with a hybrid work schedule where staff members work in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays.…
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Skills match
For this role: outreach
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Level fit
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Domain experience
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Recency
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Location fit
This role is based in Newark NJ. We weight your proximity and willingness to relocate.
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Skills in this role
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outreach