The Program seeks to bring the ideal of representative self-government closer to reality, by eliminating barriers to full and equal political participation and by striving to ensure that public policy and institutions reflect the diverse voices and interests that make for a rich and energetic democracy. Initially this position will focus on campaign finance reform at the federal, state, and local level, including work on current constitutional litigation defending campaign finance reforms in several states. Ideally, the position will commence in July 2008 or very soon afterward.

The Center: The Brennan Center is a non-profit, non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on the fundamental issues of democracy and justice. The Center now has approximately 55 staff members, including attorneys, researchers, and public affairs professionals. For more information, visit: http://www.brennancenter.org

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., up to five years of legal experience (including clerkships, if any), and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills; initiative, imagination, and versatility; organizational skills; ability to deal with diverse clients and to coordinate work effectively with other organizations. Legal or other advocacy experience, especially on voting rights and elections at the state level, organizing experience, and demonstrated commitment to public interest law are real pluses.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and a decision will be made as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified. Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , with "Democracy Fellow - CFR" in the subject line.

The Brennan Center for Justice is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, which welcomes qualified applicants of all races, ethnicities, physical and mental abilities, genders, and sexual orientations, including people who have been previously incarcerated.