The Louis D. Brandeis Center has openings for Civil Rights Legal Fellowships. This is a superb opportunity for law school graduates who are passionate about the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and justice for all. Details are as follows: Civil Rights Legal Fellows Location: Washington, D.C. Telework available for Fellows who prefer to work from alternative locations. Term: Standard term is twelve months. Principal duties: Depending on skills, interest and abilities, Fellows’ duties are likely to include some combination of the following: interviewing witnesses and potential complainants; researching substantive issues of federal and state law; analyzing legislative, regulatory, and other public policy issues; drafting legal memoranda and policy materials; assisting in the preparation of scholarly writings and practical guides; writing editorial submissions for news periodicals and blogs; conducting intake activities, including assessment of potential actions; preparing legal complaints, briefs, and related documents; delivering oral presentations to a variety of audiences; and engaging in social media activities. Additional duties include interacting with complainants, witnesses, government officials, public interest advocates, other nonprofit organizations, university administrators, activists and/or the public; assisting in the preparation of conferences, workshops, lectures and symposia; preparing continuing legal education materials; and generally providing trusted legal and policy support. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school and maintain the highest standards of integrity; exhibit excellence in legal analysis, policy analysis and writing; and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude. Compensation:Position is unpaid. Fellows must secure own funding. Students will need to register for externships with their institutions for school credit or seek university-funded clerkships. Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample by electronic mail to info@brandeiscenter.com. After resume review, the Brandeis Center may request additional writing samples demonstrating writing ability and relevant analytic skills, as well a list of references. No phone calls or faxes, please. The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal employment employer. Apply or ask questions