Racial Justice Law & Policy Early Career Fellowship, Stanford Law School

Desired Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will work on research regarding law and policy matters at the intersection of racial justice and our most challenging societal issues. The Fellow will engage in a variety of tasks, including: legal, qualitative and quantitative research, writing, and analysis; data collection and input; developing and drafting memos, reports and policy briefs; supporting Center programming; and presenting on selected work.

The successful candidate should have knowledge of and familiarity with the history of racism in the U.S. and its consequences, including contemporary debates about racial equity and solutions.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Law degree required by the start of the fellowship, therefore, 3^rd year law students are also encouraged to apply.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ideal applicants for the fellowship will have:

• a demonstrated commitment to working to advance racial equity;
• experience working on law and policy issues related to race, equity, and justice;
• strong academic credentials;
• excellent legal research and writing skills;
• commitment to close attention to detail;
• well-developed interpersonal skills; and
• excellent teamwork skills.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience conducting legal, policy, and social science research in areas related to racial equity.
• Experience collecting, inputting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience drafting research memos, reports, and policy briefs.
• Experience working with complex ideas and research and ability to translate ideas for different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of constituencies, including communities most impacted by racial equity issues.

Working Conditions

• Full-time on campus position (with some flexibility for temporary hybrid work).
• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally.

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide  https://adminguide.stanford.edu/

Application Process

Candidates should submit the following materials along with their application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Complete law school transcript
• Two references relating to your academic record and your research and writing skills
• Writing sample reflecting legal and policy analysis that the candidate authored without substantial editing by others
• Writing prompt—in 800 words or less, answer the following question: A mayor has asked for your advice on whether to invest a one-time surplus in opening more after-school recreation facilities or whether the money should support job training for unemployed young adults. What advice would you give the mayor?

Applications are due by Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.