Senior Legal Fellow - Education Defense Fund - Remote

Overview

The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is inviting former federal government civil rights attorneys to apply for short-term Senior Legal Fellowships to support its Public Education Defense Fund (EDF) aimed at protecting student civil rights.

In Short

• Short-term (4-6 month) fellowship for former federal civil rights attorneys.
• Support EDF's mission to protect and advance student civil rights.
• Collaborate on public education advocacy and legal strategies.
• Contribute to the development of civil rights guidance and assessment tools.
• Assist in creating a Student Pro Bono Defense Network.
• Help track and report educational civil rights data.
• Engage with a network of senior education and civil rights experts.
• Fellowship compensation of $12,500 per month for up to 6 months.
• Applications due by August 1, 2025.
• Fellowships begin on October 1, 2025.

Requirements

• Eligibility for individuals who have served as attorneys in federal civil rights positions.
• Experience in protecting student civil rights is encouraged.
• Proposals should include a statement of interest and relevant skills.
• Resume/CV and two references required.
• Expectations for career transition support during the fellowship.

Benefits

• Opportunity to impact civil rights enforcement for students.
• Networking with experienced civil rights professionals.
• Support from NCYL for career transitions.
• Access to an alumni network for ongoing collaboration.