2020 Public Rights Project Fellowship

[Justice Njoku]

THE PUBLIC RIGHTS PROJECT FELLOWSHIP

Public Rights Project helps talented attorneys find pathways into rewarding public service careers. We place skilled, public interest-minded fellows into state or local government law offices -- City Attorneys, District Attorneys, or Attorneys General -- for two years. Fellows have the opportunity to work on a range of civil rights, economic justice, and environmental justice issues that directly impact vulnerable populations locally and across the country.

Fellows will work collaboratively alongside colleagues in their government offices on affirmative litigation, coalition building and community engagement, policy initiatives, and other enforcement projects developed with their placement offices. They will help build out new cases and generate new ideas for their office to expand public rights enforcement.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Public Rights Project is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. We aim to assemble an applicant pool that represents the face of the world we live in. We believe that a variety of perspectives enrich the efficacy of the work of local and state governments. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, color, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

STIPEND

The fellowship pays a yearly stipend calculated based on the fellow’s legal experience, cost of living in the fellow’s placement city, and the average pay of other attorneys in the fellow’s placement office. Generally, the stipend will range from $60,000-$80,000.

ELIGIBILITY

Fellows must have an active bar membership in a U.S. state and a passion for public service. The fellowship is likely to be best suited for attorneys with 3-5 years of legal experience after law school and a background in litigation.

LOCATIONS

During the 2020-2022 cycle, fellows will have the opportunity to work in the Offices of the Boulder County District Attorney, Delaware Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General, Seattle City Attorney, and Suffolk County District Attorney. Prospective fellows may apply to one or more offices. 

HOW TO APPLY

Click here to learn more about the Fellowship and apply by May 26, 2020 at 12:00pm ET! There will be informational webinars on Wednesday, April 29 at 12pm ET and Tuesday, May 12 at 8pm ET. Sign-up on our website.