Building on Stanford Law School’s long history as a leading voice on the rule of law, the Sally B. and William H. Neukom Center for the Rule of Law works on numerous fronts to research key questions related to accountability, just laws, open government, and accessible justice around the world.
Established in 2022, the Neukom Center opens its doors at a critical time, when numerous studies, including from The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, reveal a decline in the rule of law around the world. The interdisciplinary Center is a home for research, teaching, collaboration, public discourse, and policy labs, all of which share a common goal: to produce trailblazing research on countering global trends toward autocracy and on how to strengthen accessible, impartial justice and open government.
The Center’s focus on interdisciplinary projects elevates rule of law issues across Stanford University, including through the University’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, as well as academic institutions globally. In particular, the Center collaborates closely with other programs established by the Neukom family, including the World Justice Project and the Wright Center for the Study of Computation and Just Communities at Dartmouth.
With the goal of inspiring a new generation of scholars to strengthen the rule of law within the United States and globally, the Center embraces a multidisciplinary approach to confronting complex, global challenges. While housed at the Law School, the Center looks outward toward a broad range of disciplines. The fundamental goal is collaboration with like-minded initiatives to leverage diverse voices and uncover the most innovative paths forward.
Job Description:
This fellowship is intended for people who have recently completed (or are about to complete) their training in law and/or doctoral level degree (PhD/J.S.D.) in a relevant discipline (history, political science, economics, etc.) and who seek an academic career working on rule of law questions (broadly interpreted). The research may involve, among others, questions of comparative constitutional law, law and development, comparative law, judicial reforms, democracy, governance and institutions, and related topics.
The Fellowship:
The Stanford Neukom Center for the Rule of Law is a residential fellowship that provides an opportunity to conduct research in the dynamic environment of Stanford University. The fellowship is for one year with the opportunity of extending for a second year based on accomplishments (under the sole discretion of the Center to determine). We expect that fellows will dedicate most of their time to pursuing their proposed research projects, and the fellowship is designed to ensure meaningful mentorship from faculty within the law school as well as in the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) at Stanford University. Fellows will also devote some time to organizing and implementing other Center activities.
Fellows are encouraged to become part of a lively law-school-wide community of individuals with an interest in legal academia by attending weekly faculty lunch seminars and participating in activities with the other fellows at Stanford Law School. Fellows are also encouraged to attend and participate in the broad range of lectures and workshops available within the broader university, including among others, CDDRL. For the 2024-2025 fellowship, we will provide a workspace, a competitive salary, and a generous benefits package
Qualifications: Applicants should have a JD or doctoral level degree (PhD/J.S.D.) in a relevant area. Successful applicants may also have experience in a federal appellate clerkship, and a demonstrated aptitude for original research, typically in the form of past publications or notes.
How to Apply: All applicants should apply through the Stanford Careers portal (Search for Requisition Number 103787), and should include the following: (1) a CV; (2) a sample of academic writing; (3) a research proposal of no more than five double-space pages (briefly outlining past work but focused primarily on research to be undertaken during the fellowship); and (4) official transcripts of all academic work pursued in college, as well as in graduate programs. In addition, (5) applicants should provide two letters of recommendation, to be emailed directly by the recommenders themselves to Susana Lee, slee@law.stanford.edu . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
*The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $74,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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*Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
*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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
*Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.
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Post Date:May 03, 2024
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