Litigation Fellow (School-Based)

Job overview

Compensation is $0 per year. The Litigation Fellow (School-Based) role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with employees expected in the office at least two days per week; The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund works to advance racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society. The fellow will litigate and strategize on civil rights matters across LDF’s litigation docket. LDF sponsorship supports candidates seeking school-based fellowship funding for public-interest projects beginning in Fall 2027.

What you'll do

• Litigate and strategize on civil rights matters across LDF’s litigation docket
• prepare fellowship proposals for external funding programs with guidance from LDF staff when applicable
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and work independently
• submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and legal writing sample.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation fellow

school-based

washington dc

hybrid

naacp legal defense and educational fund

civil rights litigation

racial justice

public interest fellowship

legal research and writing

fall 2027

one- or two-year appointment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Intended for rising third-year law students, judicial clerks, and recent law school graduates; one- or two-year appointment; candidates must seek their own funding; priority application consideration by September 11, 2026.

About the employer

NAACP Legal Defense Education Fund is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.