Hiring a Research Fellow in Free Speech Law for 1 or 2 Years, at the Hoover Institution (Stanford)

**Opportunity for Post-JD Scholars**

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is inviting applications for a Research Fellow position focused on free speech law. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career legal scholar preparing for an academic career in law or related fields.

**Position Details:**

- **Role:** Research Fellow with the Center for Free Expression

- **Duration:** One year, from July 2025 through June 2026, with a potential extension of an additional year, subject to mutual agreement.

- **Location:** Hoover Institution, Stanford University

- **Full-time Commitment:** Required, with no competing major professional commitments.

- **Expectations:** Engage in independent research under the supervision of Senior Fellow Eugene Volokh, participate in organizing and attending conferences, workshops, and lectures, and collaborate on projects related to free speech law.

**Eligibility Criteria:**

- **JD or Equivalent:** Must be obtained by June 2025.

- **Commitment:** At least one year (July 2025 - June 2026), with flexibility for slight adjustments if affected by a judicial clerkship.

- **Judicial Clerkship:** Not required but advantageous.

- **Legal Work Experience:** Not required but considered a plus.

- **PhD:** Not required but accepted.

- **Research:** Must have a publishable law journal article (completed or near completion) from law school or shortly after. The topic does not have to be on free speech law.

- **Research Focus:** Must plan to work on free speech law broadly, including First Amendment law, federal and state statutes, common law, international legal provisions, and related areas.

**Application Requirements:**

- **Resume**

- **Law School Transcript**

- **Research Project Plans:** Detailed descriptions of at least two research projects; draft introductions for potential journal articles are recommended.

- **Research Article:** At least one published or near-published article.

- **Additional Articles:** Any other relevant articles, whether published or in draft form.

- **References:** Contact information for three professors or legal scholars who can attest to your intellectual abilities, writing skills, or research agenda.

**Compensation:**

- **Salary:** $80,000 - $125,000, with full Stanford benefits. Housing and relocation allowances may be provided based on individual circumstances.

**Application Deadline:** February 1, 2025

For inquiries, please contact Julie Park at julp@stanford.edu.

**About the Hoover Institution:**

The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center dedicated to the study of economics, politics, history, political economy, and law, both domestic and international. Located on the Stanford University campus, it is an academic unit of the University.

The Hoover Institution is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.