Careers
Our Values
The Southern Center for Human Rights is actively engaged in sustaining a healthy, supportive, and productive organizational culture.
- We believe in our power to effect change. We choose this work in hope and optimism.
- We speak up and speak out. We advocate for people who are silenced and ignored.
- We challenge historic, shameful norms. We actively confront the remnants of slavery in the South and agitate for systemic change.
- We grow, empower and learn from coalitions of committed change-makers. We trust and uplift expertise.
- We shift perception. We unearth raw truths and weave them into compelling narratives to overcome prejudice and apathy.
Current Opportunities
Staff Attorney, Impact Litigation Unit
Southern Center for Human Rights seeks applications for a Staff Attorney to join the Impact Litigation Unit.
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Southern Center for Human Rights seeks nominations and applications for a Senior Attorney to join the Impact Litigation Unit (ILU).
View MorePublic Interest Fellowship
Unfortunately, the Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) will not be accepting applications for a full-time public interest fellow during the 2025 application cycle. Please check back in the future for updated information on when SCHR will accept fellowship applications.
View MoreHuman Rights Internship/Externship Programs
SCHR’s Human Rights Internship/Externship Program provides undergraduate, graduate, and law students with hands-on training in all areas of capital defense, civil rights litigation, and public policy advocacy.
View MoreAmbassadors Leadership Council
SCHR Ambassadors are trusted champions of the Southern Center for Human Rights, helping extend our reach, strengthen relationships, and build...
View MoreAdministrative Volunteer
We seek volunteers to assist with administrative tasks at our office and fundraising events.
View MorePro Bono Partnerships
SCHR offers opportunities large and small for law firms to partner in representing people impacted by the criminal legal system.
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