Description:

The Election Law Project (ELP) is dedicated to advancing meaningful civic participation, protecting voting rights, and fostering democracy reform. We provide students with hands-on opportunities to engage directly with the electoral process and the legal issues that shape politics and elections. Through partnerships with student organizations, community groups, and advocacy networks, ELP connects the Law School community with voter registration, election monitoring, and voter education initiatives. Across all our work, we aim to strengthen democratic institutions and empower informed participation.

Commitment Required of Members:

This year, ELP is excited to partner with multiple leading voting rights organizations to support voting rights advocacy and civil rights protections. Depending on the quarter and the organization that each student works with, individual commitments may include analyzing race-based federal case law, researching state-specific doctrines, tracking legislation, monitoring hearings, and preparing summaries of key legal and policy developments. Participants will work roughly 1 to 2 hours per week.

Open Membership Spots: 15

Adv. Degree Student Participation: Permitted

Winter Start: Fall Start Preferred; Winter Start Permitted.

Eligible for Meeting NYS Bar Pro Bono Requirement: Some work might be eligible, but likely not all work.

Trauma-Informed Training: Optional

Project Leaders: Ellie Carter, Anahita Srinivasan, and Rayaan Ahmed