The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) seeks a recent law graduate or early-career attorney who has a passion for expanding civil rights and civil liberties for a one-year fellowship to begin in Fall 2020. The Dunn Legal Fellow will work full-time under the supervision of experienced civil rights litigators to participate in legal case selection and development, active litigation, and implementation of non-litigation legal strategies. The Fellow’s work will also support the Advocacy Team and the Communications Team as a part of the ACLU-VA’s integrated advocacy program. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to engage in thoughtful legal analysis, excellent legal writing skills, and the ability to take initiative on projects. They will also enjoy working on a variety of matters on a fast-paced team. Past legal fellows have had the opportunity to testify before the Virginia General Assembly, conduct Know Your Rights trainings, take depositions, argue in court, and speak on behalf of the ACLU-VA to national and local media outlets.
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