Here is a summary of the fellowship.
The Civil Jury Project at NYU School of Law (Project) invites applications for a Research Fellow for 1
year beginning August 16, 2018. The position is ideally suited for a soon-to- be or recent graduate with
excellent academic credentials. Applicants should have completed a federal appellate or district court
clerkship by the start date or obtained such a clerkship scheduled to start in the fall of 2019. The
Fellow will work with the Faculty and Executive Directors of the Project as well as other Fellow(s) on
the academic inquiry into the role of the civil jury – past, present, and future. In addition to
independent academic work, the Fellow will be responsible for:
--Coordinating and monitoring research on academic endeavors related to objectives of
Project.
--Planning and executing public events and workshops organized by the Project in New York
and around the country. Flexibility for periodic overnight travel is essential.
--Coordinating research studies by empiricists or outside researchers.
Candidates will be detail-oriented, have strong communication, relationship building, research and
analytical skills and have an ardent interest in legal issues relating to the role of the civil jury. We are
conducting interviews on a rolling basis and will keep the job posted until it is filled.
Qualifications:
Required Education: Juris Doctor degree, excellent academic credentials, and preferably a federal
appellate clerkship or anticipated clerkship.
Required Experience: Research and event planning/logistics experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong analytical, writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Salary: $70,000 per year
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted to Kaitlin Villanueva at email: villanueva@mercury.law.nyu.edu and
should include a cover letter and resume. Please write Research Fellow for The Civil Jury Project at NYU
School of Law in the subject line of your email.