NJSBF LAW FELLOWSHIP SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Notice to Third-Year Law Students and Recent Law Graduates: The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) invites third-year law stu dents and judicial law clerks to apply for a sponsorship opportunity through the New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) to work as a public interest law fellow to defend and advance immigrants’ rights . As an integral part of the ACLU-NJ legal department , law fellows gain practical experience through defending and expanding civil liberties and constitutional rights : they will have the opportunity to work on lawsuits, advocate for clients, educate New Jerseyans on their civil rights and liberties, and engage with our policy and communications teams on advancing legislation and public outreach . ACLU-NJ staff will work closely with the selected candidate to craft a joint proposal centered around protecting and advancing the rights of immigrants and immigrant communities to submit to the NJSBF . The proposal will build on the candidate’s interests and skills, include appropriate supervision and mentorship, and align with ACLU-NJ’s priorities . We are eager to develop proposed projects that strategically combine legal advocacy and impact litigation, policy advocacy, community outreach, and public education. Please note that the ACLU-NJ does not have in dependent internal funding for this fellowship position and thus the position is contingent on receiving the NJSBF grant . Organizational Overview For more than 60 years, the ACLU of New Jersey has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair and equitable New Jersey for all. Our mission is to preserve, advance, and extend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every New Jerseyan by the state and federal constitutions in courts, in the legislature, and in our communities. We are committed to repairing and transforming spaces where constitutional promises have not been delivered. As part of an organization that uses an integrated, inter-departmental approach to advocacy, the staff attorney will join a 17+ person legal team that uses litigation and a wide range of advocacy tools to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and that collaborates with colleagues across the organization to maximize the ACLU-NJ’s impact. Qualifications In addition to having passion for civil rights and civil liberties and alignment with the mission of the ACLU-NJ, the ideal candidate will be <span data-ccp-parastyle="