2025 Civil Rights Fellowship
hosted by Public Rights Project
Applications are now closed.
Are you a government attorney expecting federal challenges to civil rights in your community? The 2025 Civil Rights Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your capacity to defend civil rights and local governance in this landscape.
Fellows will explore proactive approaches to defend immigrant and reproductive rights, combat federal overreach, and preserve key legal protections. Through expert-led sessions, collaborative exercises, and resilience-building techniques, fellows will gain practical skills to advance justice while sustaining their advocacy work.
Fellows will also connect with Public Rights Project staff and other trusted partners, building a powerful network for real-time guidance and collaboration in defending local authority and civil liberties. This is your chance to join a dynamic cohort committed to making an impact where it matters most!
Learning outcomes for the the 2025 Civil Rights Fellowship include:
Gain practical tools and innovative strategies to proactively defend civil rights protections, including combating federal overreach and preserving progressive local policies.
Build expertise in legal strategies that protect vulnerable communities on issues ranging from immigrant to reproductive protections.
Connect and collaborate with PRP and like-minded local government lawyers across jurisdictions, exchanging ideas and best practices to strengthen our collective efforts.
Explore ways to advocate effectively and sustain your legal practice through resilience-building techniques.
Balance the demands of civil rights work with personal and professional wellbeing.
Fellowship Timeline
February 4, 2025 – Applications close
February 6-8, 2025 – Participants notified of acceptance
February 20 - April 29, 2025 – Fellowship programming runs
Fellowship programming requires an average commitment of 4 hours per month. Sessions are typically held for 60 to 90 minutes on a biweekly basis, with an additional 30 minutes of engagement in our online platform in between sessions.
Program Fee
$350
Full scholarships are also available; we encourage everyone to apply, regardless of ability to pay the program fee!
Application Deadline
February 4, 2025 – 11:59 p.m. ET
Applications are now closed.
Eligibility
Candidates must be currently employed in a government law office that supports their participation.
Programming
5 sessions (lasting 60-90 minutes) featuring civil rights protection experts, government partners, and PRP staff. Topics include:
Proactive litigation strategies
Immigration enforcement and sanctuary policies
Freedom of Information Act tools and strategies
Reproductive justice and local government defense
Resources and guidance on featured topics
Alumni group and networking sessions for ongoing support in an emerging threat environment
Why Join?
Attacks on civil rights are nothing new, but the severity of these challenges is increasing. The 2025 Civil Rights Fellowship provides a place for government attorneys to build their knowledge about critical trending issues. They can bring this new expertise back to their government office.
Proactively safeguard civil rights: Identify actions you can take now to strengthen civil rights protections in advance of future challenges.
Be prepared: Gain insights into the latest legal theories and threat responses in the civil rights space.
Build your network: Connect with peers and experts who share your commitment to upholding the integrity of our civil rights.
Have Questions?
Email us at support@publicrightsproject.com.
