[Hamp-law] 2013 Law Fellowship-ACLUF Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, NY

[Anna Klein - CORC]

For alums currently in law school or those who recently graduated from law
school.


*FALL 2013 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
 William J. Brennan First Amendment Fellowship [BFRW-01]
NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES*

*American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, NY*

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The *American Civil Liberties Union Foundation* (ACLU), founded in 1920, is
a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with more than 500,000
members and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied
in the Constitution. The *Speech, Privacy and Technology Project* of the
ACLU’s National office in New York City invites applications for the *William
J. Brennan First Amendment Fellowship*, which will last for a one-year
period beginning in September 2013. **

*OVERVIEW*

The Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology is part of the ACLU’s Center
for Democracy, which works to strengthen democratic institutions and values
and advocates for government transparency and accountability. In addition
to the Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology, the Center for Democracy
includes the Human Rights Project and National Security Project.****

The Brennan Fellowship, established by a special gift from author Tom
Peters and poet Catherine Abbe and named after retired Supreme Court
Justice William Brennan, was created to give people just starting their
careers an opportunity to receive training and experience in First
Amendment advocacy, and to help the ACLU advance its First Amendment goals.*
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Freedom of expression as guaranteed by the First Amendment is an area of
concern to the ACLU, and the ACLU has litigated numerous free speech cases
before the United States Supreme Court.  Historically, the ACLU has been
vigilant in fighting government censorship that disproportionately impacts
marginalized speakers and communities, including immigrants, people of
color, lesbians and gay men.  Currently, the ACLU is at the forefront of
groundbreaking cases to protect freedom of expression on the Internet.  The
ACLU is also fighting government efforts to silence protestors and suppress
the free speech and privacy rights of other individuals.****

The Brennan Fellow will function as an integral part of the Speech, Privacy
and Technology Project, and will focus on our extensive docket of First
Amendment cases.  The docket currently includes several major cases
relating to free speech, privacy, and technology.  For example, attorneys
in the Project are litigating a novel and landmark First Amendment
challenge to the constitutionality of patents granted on the human genes
associated with breast and ovarian cancer.  They have also filed suit on
behalf of former chief Guantanamo prosecutor Morris Davis in a lawsuit
against the Congressional Research Service, which fired Davis from his
government job because of his public writings concerning the military
commissions.  ****

*ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

The Brennan Fellow's responsibilities will include, but will not be limited
to, the following:****

**·         **Participating in trial litigation at all levels of federal
and state courts, including conducting legal and factual research,
interviewing clients, drafting briefs and pleadings, and assisting in
discovery and motion practice; **

**·         **Assisting in drafting amicus curiae briefs;**

**·         **Providing support for ACLU affiliate litigation;****

**·         **Serving as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work;***
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**·         **Advancing ACLU policy goals through public education,
organizing and participating in coalitions. ****

*EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS*

The Fellow is selected from third-year law students or recent graduates who
possess the following:****

**·         **JD or expected to receive one by the Fall of 2013; ****

**·         **Skilled at performing complex legal analytical work;****

**·         **A demonstrated commitment to public interest law; ****

   - Excellent legal research, writing and verbal communication skills; **
   - Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team;****
   - Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills;****
   - Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
   Suite;****

**·         **A knowledge of and interest in First Amendment issues 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*

Please send application materials, which should include a cover letter,
resume, two letters of recommendation, and at least one legal writing
sample to hrjobsSPT at aclu.org – include reference *[BRFW-01/ACLU-W]* in
subject line - or via mail to:****

*Human Resources
RE: **[BRFW-01/ACLU-W]**
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10004*

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

*The application deadline is November 1, 2012.*

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/affirmative action employer and
encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women,
people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender individuals.*

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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