Job Opportunities

Trust in American institutions—government, courts, and even civil society—has steadily eroded and now stands at historic lows. In October 2025, Vanita Gupta launched the Center for Law and Public Trust at NYU School of Law to confront this crisis in confidence and reimagine US institutions so they are more effective and accountable to the American people, more resilient to corruption and abuse, and therefore more deserving of public trust.

The Center works to rebuild trust and advance effectiveness in government and other institutions by: developing issue briefs, roadmaps, and concrete blueprints for institutional reform and reconstruction; designing structures, processes, and policies that are more responsive to community needs, efficient, resilient, and accountable to the public; and training the next generation of lawyers to lead in public service, armed with the skills to deploy the levers of government and leadership, advance justice, and deliver results for the American people.

Current Job Openings

Fellow | Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

Position Summary:

• The Fellow will work closely with the Center’s Director, Deputy Director, Senior Fellows, and Distinguished Scholars in Residence to contribute to rigorous, high-impact legal work in the public interest. They will perform a wide range of research, writing, and project management tasks, including, but not limited to:
• Conducting research on matters relevant to the Center’s projects and initiatives
• Generating scholarship around the Center’s areas of expertise
• Writing all types of materials, from internal research memos and talking points to public-facing reports
• Building tools and templates, analyzing and synthesizing inputs and information, and helping to create and refine key deliverables for Center projects.
• Managing lines of effort and providing logistical support to various projects to ensure milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time.
• Advising Center leadership, staff, and fellows and acting as a thought partner based on the scholar’s expertise and experience.
• As needed, supervising student researchers to produce deliverables and complete tasks, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Representing the Center at coalition meetings, conferences, convenings, and other public events, as appropriate

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior practitioners, academics, experts, and counterparts across the University and at partner organizations.

   

Required Qualifications:

• JD or MA in public policy
• A minimum of five years post-graduate work experience, particularly in law or policy
• Prior experience working with or for the government at the federal, state, or local levels is a plus, but not required

 

Required Skills:

• Excellent research and writing skills, including the ability to express precise, complex information in a way that is clear and compelling.
• A commitment to the mission of the Center.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work well with different types of individuals and teams to achieve results
• Experience working successfully in coalition or collaborative spaces with partners
• Strong project management skills and a proven track record of executing complex tasks in a timely fashion
• Highly self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Some management experience preferred, but not required

 

Salary and Benefits:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary is $150,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. You will be an employee of New York University, with access to an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and retirement contributions.

 

The Center has physical office space at NYU School of Law in New York, but also offers hybrid or remote work arrangements from within the US.

 

Application:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to CLPT@nyu.edu with the subject line “CLPT Application - Fellow - NAME”

 

Applications are rolling with a final submission deadline of March 30, 2026.

 

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

Executive Assistant | Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

Position Summary:

• The Executive Assistant will be responsible for administrative and general office support for the Director, Deputy Director, and Fellows. Their duties will include:
• Managing scheduling needs and requests, both for Center employees and for projects that Center employees are running
• Interacting with the general public and serving as a point of contact for the Center, including, as appropriate and needed, responding to general inquiries regarding the Center
• Providing administrative support for events and meetings, including note-taking and assisting with setup and logistics
• Coordinating with other University personnel to address and resolve administrative issues or matters.
• Drafting various types of materials, including correspondence and memos
• Providing general support to the Director, including staffing the Director at events, assembling materials for the Director, and addressing the Director’s various needs in running the Center

• Providing operational support to the Deputy Director and Operations Manager in executing the various organizational functions of the Center

   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree
• At least 2 years of full-time, post-graduate experience providing administrative or operational support

 

Required Skills:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong writing skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work well with different types of individuals and teams to achieve results
• A commitment to the Center’s mission
• Prior experience scheduling strongly preferred
• Prior experience staffing a principal is strongly preferred

 

Salary and Benefits:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary ranges from $65,000 to $ 75,000, based on years of experience. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. You will be an employee of New York University, with access to an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and retirement contributions.

 

The Center has physical office space at the NYU School of Law in New York. This position is hybrid, requiring in-person work 3 times a week.

 

Application:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to CLPT@nyu.edu with the subject line “CLPT Application - Executive Assistant - NAME”

 

Applications are rolling with a final submission deadline of March 30, 2026.

 

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

Summer Intern | Application Deadline: March 18, 2026

Position Summary:

The Summer Intern will be responsible for legal research, policy analysis, and project support to address ways to make democratic institutions more effective, responsive, accountable, and resilient. Activities may include:

• Researching various topics or caselaw pertaining to administrative law or government reform 
• Synthesizing research findings into memos and other materials
• Examining the history of various government functions and policies as they relate to public trust

• Providing general support for projects pertaining to the legal infrastructure of the federal government and mechanisms for strengthening checks and balances. 

   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Be a currently enrolled law student or have graduated within the past 24 months from any law degree program
• Be eligible to intern in the U.S.

 

Required Skills:

• A commitment to the Center’s mission
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
• A familiarity with or some exposure to government operations at the federal, state, or local levels is preferred but not required
• A demonstrated interest in developing rigorous scholarship pertaining to democracy, the public trust, the rule of law, or related topics

 

Salary and Benefits:

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate for this position is $24.69.  This temporary position is expected to last approximately 12 weeks at 27 hours per week for a total compensation of $8,000

 

The Center has physical office space at NYU School of Law in New York, but also offers hybrid or remote work arrangements from within the US. Some travel to New York or DC may be required.

 

Application:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample, and three references to CLPT@nyu.edu with the subject line “CLPT Application - Summer Internship - NAME.”

 

Applications are rolling with a final submission deadline of March 18, 2026. 

 

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.