Posted by The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the cause of economic justice for low-income families, individuals, and communities across the country. It was previously known as the Welfare Law Center (WLC) from 1997 to 2006 and the Center for Social Welfare Policy and Law (CSWPL) from 1965 to 1997.
Income security, access to employment, fair treatment, public accountability, access to justice, fair and safe workplaces, community action, and civic involvement are among the issues that NCLEJ campaigns for.
The NCLEJ was established in 1965. NCLEJ has worked with low-income families, individuals, communities, and a diverse spectrum of organisations to promote the cause of economic justice through litigation, legislative advocacy, and grassroots organising since its inception.
Child care/work supports, civil rights/racial justice, disability rights, fair administration/modernization, health care/health reform, low-wage workers, satisfying basic needs, and SNAP are among the primary problems addressed by the NCLEJ (food stamps).
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) is looking for motivated rising third-year law students and recent law graduates with a track record of social justice commitment and excellent writing, legal research, and communication skills to sponsor for Legal Fellowships beginning in the Fall of 2022, including Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Justice Catalyst, and any other relevant fellowships.
NCLEJ uses groundbreaking impact litigation, policy lobbying, and grassroots organising to advance the cause of economic and racial justice for low-income families, individuals, and communities across the country. NCLEJ aims to eliminate systemic discrimination against people of colour, women, sexual and gender minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities, as well as to create systems that guarantee economic stability and opportunity for all.
Their current campaign is centered on
conserving and increasing government benefits; safeguarding and improving worker rights; combating illegal and abusive debt collection; and campaigning for persons with disabilities
Description of the Fellowship
Fellows will work alongside staff attorneys on new and existing impact litigation, class actions, policy analysis, and advocacy.
NCLEJ will work closely with selected applicants to build project proposals and will give support throughout the fellowship grant application cycle for those seeking project-based fellowships.
NCLEJ welcomes new fellowship project suggestions that align with the organization’s goal and areas of focus.
The following are some examples of suitable fellowship project areas:
- Advocacy to end the suspension of driver’s licences due to delinquent child support obligations;
- Ending racial and income/wealth discrimination in utility access, such as water, internet, and electricity;
- Defending the rights of workers who are compelled to work in order to obtain public benefits as part of the Work Experience Program.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be recent graduates or upcoming graduates of a recognised law school (by Spring/Summer 2022).
- It is necessary to have excellent writing and research skills.
- Applicants must have prior social justice experience and/or a demonstrated dedication to the cause.
- NCLEJ is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce and an inclusive culture are important to us. Persons of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, and people from other historically marginalised populations are highly encouraged to apply.
What is the procedure for applying?
Please send the following information:
A cover letter outlining why you believe you would be a strong fellowship candidate for sponsorship by NCLEJ, as well as potential projects (whether fully formed or simply preliminary ideas),
A resume, a writing sample, and three references are required.
Please e-mail these materials to fellowship@nclej.org.
Selection
E-mail will be used to acknowledge your application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
If the authorities want to schedule an interview with you, you will be called.
If you are chosen for an interview, you will be given instructions on how to request a reasonable accommodation for the interview.
Benefits of a Fellowship
According to the NCLEJ’s current compensation structure, a law graduate will earn $64,800 (INR 48,19,516) per year with significant benefits.
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