Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) Native Law Fellowship
Legal Fellow. Anchorage, Alaska. Open until position(s) are filled. Our mission is justice for Alaska Native People. This fellowship begins late summer or early fall 2021 and seeks to encourage recent law graduates to work in the field of Native law. Fellows will have opportunities to pursue a wide variety of projects. We provide legal services to victims and survivors of crime. We also support and partner with Alaska Tribes to build capacity, implement cultural values and remedies, and access resources for Tribal Justice Systems. Finally, we represent Alaska Tribes in State Child of Need Aid cases where the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) applies. Alaska Native/American Indian applicants, as defined in P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination Act, are encouraged to apply.
About the Fellowship
The Fellowship offers a competitive salary, training, and the opportunity to work with experienced attorneys in an organization serving Alaska Tribes, tribal organizations and Native people. The Fellow will be located in Anchorage and, over the course of the fellowship, will work with attorneys in as many of our practice areas as possible. Fellows will engage in legal research and writing, litigation, communication with our clients, and administrative advocacy, among other kinds of work.
Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Applications are encouraged from recent law school graduates with a demonstrated commitment to Native law. Applicants must be eligible and qualified Alaska Native/American Indian as defined in P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination Act. Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate personal or professional experience with Native communities. We seek Fellows who bring a variety of experiences to our clients and partners. Academic achievements are considered along with other factors: personal accomplishments and experience, resourcefulness, professional goals, and the capacity to work conscientiously and independently. Membership in the Alaska Bar, or willingness to obtain Alaska or other state bar membership, is preferred.
Applying for the Fellowship
Interested law school graduates and 3rd year law school students should apply at the link below:
https://anjc.org/about-us/careers/