Fall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Racial Justice

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Posted May 27, 2026

Remote · Texas Full Time

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Overview

This fellowship opportunity is open to recent law graduates and graduating third-year law students who will be sponsored through third-party fellowship funding sources. The fellow will work closely with attorneys in the Legal Department, gaining practical hands-on experience and participating in impactful legal work.

The organization is a leading defender of civil liberties and civil rights, dedicated to protecting constitutional rights and advocating for marginalized communities through litigation, legislation, and public education. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Houston, it is one of the largest affiliates in the nation with regional offices in Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, and El Paso.

The work includes protecting immigrant rights, ending mass incarceration, achieving equality for the LGBT community, and preserving voting and reproductive rights. Fellows play a critical role in advancing these missions through impact litigation, integrated advocacy, and collaboration with national legal projects and internal communications, political, and policy teams. Public speaking and community outreach are also key components of the role.

Responsibilities

Assist and lead on impact litigation and integrated advocacy efforts.
Collaborate with national legal projects and internal communications, political, and policy departments.
Engage in public speaking and community outreach and education.

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Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree with up to three years of experience preferred.
Broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law.
Strong commitment to civil liberties and civil rights.
Expertise in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: LGBT rights, voting rights, immigration, criminal justice, policing, and/or reproductive rights.
Exceptional analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines, including working nights and weekends as needed.
Cultural competence and ability to work cooperatively with attorneys, public interest organizations, communications, development, outreach, and policy staff, as well as diverse community organizations and coalitions.
Experience working with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
Ability to effectively communicate legal concepts to judges, community members, and policymakers.
Personal enthusiasm, optimism, and a sense of humor.
Commitment to diversity and respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic status.
Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours, including nights and weekends, for litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, conferences, and public speaking.
Licensed to practice law and a member of the State Bar of Texas or willingness to secure admission at the next available opportunity.