- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Temporary
- End Date if Temporary: One year from hire
- Hours Per Week: 35.0
- Salary Range:
Position Summary
The Knight First Amendment Institute defends the freedoms of speech and the press in the digital age through strategic litigation, research, and public education. We aim to promote a system of free expression that is open and inclusive, that broadens and elevates public discourse, and that fosters creativity, accountability, and effective self-government.
Since its establishment in 2016, the Institute has filed precedent-setting litigation, undertaken major interdisciplinary research initiatives, and become an influential voice in debates about the freedoms of speech and the press in the digital age. Its active litigation docket includes cutting-edge cases relating to transparency, surveillance, and social media. Through its research program, the Institute has published a series of influential essays focused on emerging threats to the system of free expression. It has also hosted public events on new technology and public discourse, data journalism and the law, the First Amendment and inequality, whistleblowers, leaks, and national-security journalism.
The Knight Institute seeks a recent law school graduate to work with the Institute as a legal research fellow. Reporting to the Research Director, the legal research fellow will play an important role in building the Institute’s research program and will contribute to all aspects of the Institute's work. The fellowship is a full-time, one-year position based at Columbia University in New York City. The Institute anticipates taking on one fellow per year, with the fellowship beginning in early fall.
The salary for this position will be based on the number of years of work experience you have.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. or equivalent;
- An interest in issues relating to the freedoms of speech and the press;
- A strong academic record;
- Excellent research, writing, editing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with legal research, writing, and editing, including working on a law journal or as a research assistant to a law professor.
- Familiarity with the complex issues arising at the intersection of free speech and new technology.
How to Apply
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as we will review applications and make offers on a rolling basis.
Please include the following attachments:
- One-page cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship, including a description of any relevant life or work experience. (The fellowship is internally funded, but applicants who have access to external sources of funding should so indicate in their cover letter.)
- Resume
- Contact information for three references
- Official or unofficial law school transcript
- One or two writing samples, at least one of which should demonstrate your research abilities
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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