Legal Fellow

Legal Fellow – Starting September 1st

We are seeking a rising 2L, 3L, or 4LE for a paid years-long fellowship opportunity, offering 5 to 10 hours per week at a rate of $20 per hour. The fellowship will begin on September 1st 2025 and conclude on June 1st 2026, with the potential for continuation for the summer of 2026. The contributions of law students have been instrumental to our success; they have played a key role in drafting legislation, interpreting existing state laws, and analyzing reforms implemented in other jurisdictions. In addition to these legal responsibilities, law students have made significant contributions to the organization’s operations by managing volunteer teams, drafting content for our website and weekly newsletter, and presenting to legislators and community groups. If you are interested in engaging in grassroots organizing and high-level policy work, this opportunity offers a unique and impactful experience.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Conducting research on past and current legislation related to land use, housing, and climate policy in Connecticut and other states, with a primary focus on state-level policies, although federal and local-level policies may also be explored.

● Investigating the roles of state agencies related to our core priorities, understanding existing funding mechanisms, and developing advocacy strategies targeting these agencies.

● Monitoring relevant policy areas that intersect with our organization’s objectives.

● Drafting preliminary legislative language, drawing from previous proposals and proposed

legislation in other states.

● Presenting legislative proposals to state legislators, advocating for their support.

● Writing content for our website, social media, email newsletters, and editorial outlets to clearly communicate the substance of proposed legislation.

● Contributing to strategic discussions on legislative advocacy.

● Collaborating with coalition partners and other key stakeholders to shape legislative proposals.

● Developing systems to track new development proposals and determining appropriate advocacy strategies for individual development projects.

● Demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with others, while also working independently and flexibly to produce timely and reliable deliverables.

This is a remote position, with regular Zoom meetings and occasional in-person meetings, and events. While the position is open to all law students, preference will be given to those with connections to Connecticut. Please email us a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and unofficial transcript.

Email: info@desegregatect.org