Antiracist Law & Policy Fellowship is available at Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. The first year of the fellowship will focus, in large part, on a multidimensional, intersectional antibigotry convening and policy project, as well as the development of a law and justice initiative.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Policy and the guidance of the Assistant Directors of Policy, the Fellow will conduct and interpret interdisciplinary research; draft policy products, including white papers, policy memos, model legislation, and policies; draft amicus briefs; train, support, and maintain a pool of pro bono expert witnesses; help organize policy convenings of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers; develop and help facilitate continuing legal education seminars; and assist fundraising efforts including grant applications and donor cultivation.

Qualifications

Candidates must have the following qualifications for Antiracist Law & Policy Fellowship at Boston University

• A J.D. and a demonstrated commitment to antiracist research, advocacy, or policy work are necessary.
• A Ph.D. or other graduate education or experience in policymaking and social science research is highly valued.
• This position is for a two-year term and is not renewable.

Application Instructions

Email a resume, cover letter, and list of three references in a single pdf document to Professor Jasmine Gonzales Rose at [email protected]. The subject line of the email should read “Antiracist Law & Policy Fellow Application.”

Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts.  The university has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students and is one of Boston’s largest employers. It offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 18 schools and colleges on two urban campuses.