The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a state/church watchdog, accepts applications every year for two legal fellowship positions that are filled on an alternating basis. The position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, where FFRF is headquartered.
FFRF acts on countless violations of separation of state and church on behalf of our membership and the public, successfully correcting many violations through persuasion, education and litigation. FFRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, whose two purposes are to educate the public about nontheism, and to defend the constitutional principle of separation between state and church. FFRF has more than 40,000 nonreligious members nationwide.
FFRF’s legal fellows function as full-time staff attorneys handling an important First Amendment caseload and will report directly to the Legal Director. FFRF legal fellows help resolve state/church violations. Some of the legal work includes:
- Handling incoming state/church complaints from members and prospective members
- Drafting letters of complaint to government agencies and officials
- Performing legal research
- Writing statements, action alerts and blogs on First Amendment issues
- Answering questions and sending responses to FFRF members and the general public over First Amendment issues
- Advising on legal strategy for FFRF litigation efforts
- Drafting motions, briefs and other legal documents with litigation attorneys
This is a two-year fellowship.
Eligibility and Requirements: Third-year law students and recent law school graduates are eligible to apply. Excellent writing, communication and research skills and an interest in the First Amendment required. Fellows are expected to be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin or to sit for the Wisconsin Bar Exam as soon as practicable.
How to Apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume, copy of law school transcripts (unofficial is fine) and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) to [email protected].
We are not currently accepting applications for this position. Please contact [email protected] with questions.
FFRF is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
