SJAC is seeking a law student, or recent law graduate, for a paid legal fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Legal Fellow will provide legal research and writing assistance to the Legal Director and assist with SJAC’s activities in documentation, data analysis and transitional justice discourse. The Legal Fellow will work 10-15 hours per week for a six-month fellowship, beginning August 2025 and be paid at the rate of $25.00/hour. Legal Fellows based in the Washington, DC area will have the opportunity to work from SJAC’s offices. Applications for a fellowship of a shorter duration may also be considered (please indicate the duration of the desired fellowship in your cover letter).
General Duties and ResponsibilitiesSJAC is a diverse organization made up of 40+ team members around the globe. We pride ourselves in our ability to implement programming that is inclusive and responsive to the needs of all Syrians, and believe that our own team’s diversity of viewpoints and experiences helps us to achieve that goal. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
To apply, please send an email with the subject line “Legal Fellow 2025-2026” to hiring@syriaaccountability.org, providing a cover letter and resume by July 15, 2025 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.
