Legal Fellowship 2026 (Sponsored by Law School)

The ACLU-PA invites third-year law students and recent law school graduates to apply for a one-year fellowship at the ACLU-PA. This position will provide recent law school graduates with an exciting opportunity to develop their litigation skills while doing meaningful work to protect civil rights and civil liberties.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of civil liberties and civil rights
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, other ACLU-PA staff, and community partners
• Membership in the Pennsylvania Bar

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Individual/family employer-provided health insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Defined contribution plan with employer match
• 11 paid holidays