Research Fellow - Legal & Policy Scholar (Liberty)

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adflegalNorthern (KY)

Paralegals and Legal Assistants Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Research Fellow to advance legal and policy scholarship within its Research & Innovation team. You will support an assigned Senior Fellow, conduct rigorous research using AI-assisted tools, and help shape briefs, model legislation, and policy papers. You will also draft testimony, talking points, and public commentary under senior supervision. You will participate in planning colloquia and events, coordinate with colleagues across the ministry, and

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