Work With Us — The Center for Constitutional Democracy
Opportunities to Work with Us at the
Center for Constitutional Democracy at UC Law San Francisco
Legal Fellow (open to all recent law graduates)
Semester Legal Research Assistant (open only to UC Law SF students)
Legal Fellow
Open to recent law graduates who can obtain funding. Shorter term “bridge” fellowships and longer-term positions both possible. Position is in person or hybrid in San Francisco, California. Open until filled.
The Center for Constitutional Democracy at UC Law San Francisco seeks outstanding applicants to be a Legal Fellow. Engage in innovative work across legal strategy to defend and advance rights, justice, and democracy, and make a real difference in people’s lives. Fellows will work directly with the Executive Director and conduct legal research for work in the courts, legislatures and government agencies, and communities in California.
About: The Center for Constitutional Democracy is the newest research center at UC Law SF and was publicly launched in September 2025. It is the intellectual hub and action center bringing together scholars, practitioners, and community leaders for critical work across legal and policy strategy to defend and advance rights, justice, and democracy.
Right now, the fabric of democracy, rule of law, and our constitutional and civil rights are being challenged on many fronts while we are also in a period of rapid technological change with advances in artificial intelligence.
Through cutting-edge scholarship, high-impact legal and policy projects in our courts, legislatures, and communities, and supporting a new generation of leaders, we will meet the moment and build for the future.
Focus areas of the Center for Constitutional Democracy include:
- Defending and Advancing U.S. Constitutional Rights and California Law;
- Strengthening Constitutional Democracy in the AI Age; and
- Building for the Future – Making Democracy Work for All.
Learn more about the Center for Constitutional Democracy’s work at www.uclawsf.edu/-we-the-people.
Legal Fellows should possess:
- Excellent research and communication skills, both verbal and writing
- Demonstrated interest and related work experience in constitutional law (such as privacy, free speech, due process, etc), civil rights, and public interest law
- Attention to detail and time-management skills
- The ability to work both collaboratively and independently and see projects through to completion
To Apply: The position is open to all recent law graduates. Position is open until filled. Apply by submitting:
- Resume;
- Cover Letter that includes a statement about your work/academic experience and why you are interested in this position, your time and funding availability (short term “bridge” or longer term fellowship), and your availability for in-person/hybrid work in San Francisco;
- Transcript;
- Short (1-5 page) Writing Sample of any type; and
- Two references.
Applications can be submitted by emailing Jorge Castaneda (castanedajorge@uclawsf.edu). Please include in your email subject line and cover letter – Application for Legal Fellow.
Semester Research Assistant
Open to UC Law SF students who will be 2Ls or 3Ls during the work period; Apply by March 15 to be considered for a Fall Semester position; Apply by October 15 to be considered for a Spring Semester position. Positions are 5 -10 hours/week, including regular check-in meetings.
The Center for Constitutional Democracy at UC Law San Francisco seeks outstanding applicants to be a Semester Student Researcher.
Engage in innovative work across legal strategy to defend and advance rights, justice, and democracy, and make a real difference in people’s lives. Student Researchers will work directly with the Executive Director and conduct legal and factual research for work in the courts, legislatures and government agencies, and communities in California.
About: The Center for Constitutional Democracy is the newest research center at UC Law SF and was publicly launched in September 2025. It is the intellectual hub and action center bringing together scholars, practitioners, and community leaders for critical work across legal and policy strategy to defend and advance rights, justice, and democracy.
Right now, the fabric of democracy, rule of law, and our constitutional and civil rights are being challenged on many fronts while we are also in a period of rapid technological change with advances in artificial intelligence.
Through cutting-edge scholarship, high-impact legal and policy projects in our courts, legislatures, and communities, and supporting a new generation of leaders, we will meet the moment and build for the future.
Focus areas of the Center for Constitutional Democracy include:
- Defending and Advancing U.S. Constitutional Rights and California Law;
- Strengthening Constitutional Democracy in the AI Age; and
- Building for the Future – Making Democracy Work for All.
Learn more about the Center for Constitutional Democracy’s work at www.uclawsf.edu/-we-the-people.
Semester Research Assistants should possess:
- Excellent Research and Communication skills, both verbal and writing
- Demonstrated academic interest in constitutional law, civil rights, public interest law and/or public interest technology
- Attention to detail and time-management skills
- The ability to work both collaboratively and independently and see projects through to completion
To apply: This position is open to UC Law SF students who will be 2Ls or 3Ls during the semester. Position is open until filled – but applicants are encouraged to apply by March 15 for a Spring position or by October 15 for a fall semester position by submitting:
- Resume
- Cover letter that includes: a short statement about your interest in the position, any prior legal assistant/paralegal experience and/or journal experience, any work/volunteer experience or academic classes related to issues at the intersection of constitutional law, civil rights, or AI and other emerging technology and rights issues, including privacy and surveillance, free speech, transparency, and oversight
Applications can be submitted by emailing Jorge Castaneda (castanedajorge@uclawsf.edu). Please include in your email subject line and cover letter – Application for Semester Research Assistant (and note if applying for fall or spring).