{"id":41052,"date":"2026-06-12T12:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=41052"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:05:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:05:10","slug":"3ls-postgrad-fellowship-with-campaign-legal-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/3ls-postgrad-fellowship-with-campaign-legal-center\/","title":{"rendered":"3Ls: Postgrad Fellowship with Campaign Legal Center"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fellowship applications will be accepted through July 5, 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Campaign Legal Center (CLC)<\/strong> is a national nonprofit organization that fights for every American\u2019s right to participate in the democratic process. We believe our democracy should be transparent, accountable and inclusive. CLC was founded in 2002 to advance democracy through law. We use tactics such as litigation, policy advocacy, communications and partnerships to achieve our mission. Our long-term goal is a government responsive to the people.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CLC\u2019s commitment is to democracy. We do not make decisions based on advancing a particular political party or political outcome. We think about systemic impact when we choose which work to pursue, but we work at all levels of government to introduce innovative ideas that will drive significant change or set an important legal precedent. Our priority is engaging and driving action \u2013 whether in the courtroom, newsroom, or statehouse.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Position Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CLC is seeking applicants for sponsored fellowships\u2014including but not limited to Skadden, Equal Justice Works, school funded public interest fellowships, and other public interest fellowships\u2014to begin work in the fall of 2027. CLC is seeking applicants interested in all of our issue areas: campaign finance, voting rights, redistricting, and ethics. All applicants must research and be willing to apply for any available public interest funding for their fellowship. Fellowships will be time-limited for one or two-year terms. Internal funding is available if external funding is not obtained.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CLC litigates cases to defend and ensure enforcement of federal and state campaign finance laws, to protect the fundamental right to vote, to challenge redistricting plans that discriminate against voters on the basis of their race or political beliefs, to ensure compliance with government ethics laws, and to protect the rule of law. CLC also participates in trial and appellate cases through friend-of-the-court briefs, engages in educational efforts (such as know-your-rights trainings), and provides legislative drafting and opposition assistance to legislatures and organizations seeking to improve election law. Potential projects will likely combine litigation and policy development with advocacy and public education. This position is located in Washington, D.C., with the possibility of remote work.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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