Short Term Dorot Fellowship

2026 Short-Term Dorot Fellowship

Reports to:

Research & Advocacy Director, Federal Courts
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Position

Alliance for Justice (AFJ), a national association of nearly 150 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy, and Alliance for Justice Action Campaign (AFJ Action), an affiliated advocacy organization, are seeking a Dorot Fellow housed in our Justice Program. The Dorot Fellowship is a public‑interest fellowship offered to a recent law school graduate for the term of January 2026 through August 2028.

AFJ envisions a vibrant, ambitious, multi‑racial democracy where historically marginalized voices are amplified to upend exclusionary systems and center justice in our institutions of power. AFJ builds the strength of progressive movements with training and education for nonprofit organizations on advocacy, while harnessing their collective power to transform our state and federal courts.

AFJ has two primary programs. Our Justice Program works to ensure that the federal judiciary protects our democracy and advances other core constitutional values, preserves human rights and access to justice, and adheres to the administration of justice for all. An essential part of this program is working to research judicial nominees and hold elected leaders accountable for their records. We also promote structural and policy reforms to ensure our courts provide equal justice under the law.

Our Bolder Advocacy Program works with nonprofits and foundations to help them navigate the rules surrounding 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs so they can be more courageous and effective in their advocacy.

AFJ Action promotes a national conversation about the importance of the courts by educating and mobilizing progressive advocates and voters. We educate voters and encourage them to fight for judges who will protect our rights. AFJ Action also holds elected leaders accountable for the judges they appoint to the bench. We arm advocates, elected officials, and the media with the tools to evaluate and take action on judicial candidates.

Alliance for Justice educates Senate offices, the public, and the press to ensure the most qualified and fair‑minded candidates are nominated to the federal bench and to help our justice system reflect America’s diversity. AFJ’s Justice Program works to identify and advocate for the nomination and confirmation of demographically and experientially diverse judges with a demonstrated commitment to equal justice and ensures that judicial nominees that do not share these values are identified and opposed.

Dorot Fellows assist with this work by vetting potential nominees, attending Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, meeting with coalition members, and preparing reports on nominees’ records.

Dorot Fellows conduct extensive research on nominees’ records, including issues related to protections for workers, consumers, the environment and civil rights for women, communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and persons with disabilities.

The Justice Program also analyzes Supreme Court and lower federal court decisions that roll back hard‑won protections and rights of everyday Americans. Under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts, the Court has radically interpreted laws to protect corporate interests and threaten the rights of people of color, women, workers, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people. Dorot Fellows track federal court decisions affecting the legal rights of everyday Americans, educate the public on efforts to narrow those rights, and work with our allies to advance legislation that will enhance Americans’ access to justice.

• Monitor federal judicial nominations and update tracking systems.
• Conduct research analyzing nominees’ records and draft reports for the press, the public, coalition partners, and Senate offices. Attend, monitor, and report on Senate Judiciary Committee hearings.
• Attend and staff coalition meetings.
• Monitor, analyze, and write about Supreme Court and lower federal court cases.
• Advocate and provide recommendations on legislation related to access to justice and judicial reform issues.
• Conduct research and…