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Subject: Please post/forward ACLU [LGLF- 52] Fall 2014 National Security Project Fellowship Opportunity

                                                                                                                           September 09, 2013

FALL 2014 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES
NATIONAL SECURITY FELLOWSHIP [LGLF-52]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
National Security Project, NY
For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country.  Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society.

The National Security Project of the ACLU's National office in New York City invites applications for the National Security Fellowship, which will last for a two-year period beginning in September 2014.

OVERVIEW

The National Security Project is part of the ACLU's Center for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values, including the values of government transparency and accountability, and to reinforce the United States' commitment to human rights and the rule of law.  The Center for Democracy includes, in addition to the National Security Project, the Human Rights Project and the Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology.

The National Security Project is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. national security policies and practices are consistent with the Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights. The Project believes that our nation's core democratic values are the foundation of its strength and security, and that our government's response to national security concerns must comport with those values.  Through its litigation and advocacy strategies, NSP not only responds to specific government measures, but also strives to educate the public and shape the law so that the courts, Congress, and citizenry can serve as an enduring check against abuse.

The National Security Project's litigation and advocacy focuses on issues including: targeted killing, unlawful detention, accountability for torture, discrimination, government surveillance, censorship, and secrecy.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The National Security Fellow functions as an integral part of the ACLU's National Security Project.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

*         Conduct legal and factual research and analysis for pending and potential litigation.
*         Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
*         Interview witnesses and potential clients.
*         Participate in discovery and trial practice.
*         Draft and edit public education and non-litigation advocacy materials.
*         Provide support to ACLU affiliates.
*         Help manage summer legal internship program and supervise student interns.
*         Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Fellow is selected from third-year law students, or recent graduates and will serve for a two-year period starting September 2014.

Applicants must possess:
*         J.D. degree, or anticipated law school graduation by the Spring of 2014.
*         A demonstrated commitment to public interest law.
*         Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
*         A demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
*         Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
*         The initiative to see projects through to completion and be a self-starter.
*         Knowledge of civil rights and civil liberties issues related to national security is preferred but not required.
*         Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.

COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume, two letters of recommendation, a legal writing sample, and a law school transcript via e-mail to HRJobsNSP at aclu.org<mailto:HRJobsNSP at aclu.org> -reference [LGLF-52 FALL 2014 Fellowship/INCL] in subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to National Security Project postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials

Alternatively, applications can be mailed to:

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
[Re: LGLF-52 FALL 2014 Fellowship/INCL]
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
                                                              New York, NY 10004

Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity.

We encourage applicants to send materials as soon as possible.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a decision is made.

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: HRJobsINCLReq at aclu.org<mailto:HRJobsINCLReq at aclu.org>.  Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.  Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU."

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