THE BPI POLIKOFF-GAUTREAUX FELLOWSHIP FOR A PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYER OR POLICY ANALYST APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AUGUST 1, 2020 – OCTOBER 16, 2020
Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI), a Chicago-based nonprofit law and policy center, seeks a recent law or public policy graduate to serve as the Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellow for one year, renewable for a second year, beginning in Summer or Fall 2021.
The Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship offers Fellows the opportunity to develop the experience, skills and network critical to a rewarding career in public interest advocacy. Fellows have gone on to pursue successful careers in affordable housing law, legal aid, civil rights advocacy, no n- pro fit leadership and government.
For over 50 years, BPI has worked to create a just society. We have a long track record of innovative, effective advocacy across a broad range of social justice issues. Our work today focuses on addressing the challenges of poverty and racial and economic inequity, increasing housing and educational opportunity building vital communities, strengthening early childhood learning, reforming our criminal justice system, and improving governmental integrity and efficiency. BPI takes a multi-disciplinary approach, including legal and policy research, policy development, organizing, and litigation. A collaborative and stimulating workplace, BPI is committed to offering opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to work that advances a just society.
REQUIREMENTS of the Fellowship are:
- Either a JD or MA/MS in public policy or related field (by Fellowship start)
- An enterprising mindset, a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a passion for social justice
- Demonstrated interest or experience in one of BPl’s program areas
- Accomplished oral and writing skills
- Strong academic record
- Initiative, creativity and flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of organizations, constituent groups, government agencies, and civic leaders
Fellows receive an annual salary of $54,000 with medical and dental coverage. Debt service on law school or graduate school loans for the duration of the Fellowship may be available, based on need.
Send resume, writing sample, references and a cover letter detailing interest in the position by Friday, October 16, 2020 via email or via postal mail (postmarked by October 16, 2020 to: Business and Professional People for the Public Interest Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship, 25 East Washington Street, Suite 1515, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
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