THE BPI POLIKOFF–GAUTREAUX FELLOWSHIP
FOR A PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYER OR POLICY ANALYST
Application Deadline: October 16, 2015
Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI), a Chicago-based nonprofit law and
policy center, seeks a recent law or public policy graduate to serve as the Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellow
for one year, renewable for a second, beginning in Summer or Fall 2016.
The Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship offers the opportunity for recent law school or public policy school
graduates to develop the experience, skills and network critical to a rewarding career in public
interest advocacy. Fellows have gone on to become the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization
that serves youth interests, to practice affordable housing law, to accept a full-time staff position with
BPI and more.
Since its founding in 1969, BPI has worked to create a just society. BPI strives to resolve compelling
issues of social justice and quality of life in the Chicago region by addressing the challenges of urban
poverty, increasing housing and educational opportunity, building vital communities, and improving
Illinois’ juvenile justice system. BPI’s staff of lawyers and policy specialists uses a variety of
approaches including litigation, legal and policy research and advocacy, community organizing, and
collaboration with civic, community, business, and governmental organizations. BPI is a recipient of
the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.
REQUIREMENTS of the Fellowship are:
• Either a JD or MA/MS in public policy or related field (by Fellowship start)
• Demonstrated interest or experience in one of BPI’s program areas
• Accomplished oral and writing skills
• Strong academic record
• Initiative, creativity and flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of organizations, constituent groups,
government agencies, and civic leaders.
Fellows receive an annual salary of $46,000 with medical and dental coverage. Debt service on law
school or graduate school loans for the duration of the Fellowship may be available, based on need.
Send résumé, writing sample, references and a cover letter detailing interest in the position by Friday,
October 16, 2015 to fellowships@bpichicago.org or via postal mail (postmarked by October 16,
2015) to:
Business and Professional People for the Public Interest
Polikoff–Gautreaux Fellowship
25 East Washington Street, Suite 1515
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312-641-5570
www.bpichicago.org
25 East Washington Street, Suite 1515
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312-641-5570
www.bpichicago.org
BPI is an equal opportunity employer. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.