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  • 02 Feb 2024 11:28 AM | Kathryn Pierce Banks (Administrator)

    NORTHWESTERN PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for full-time, benefits-eligible, faculty positions in the Bluhm Legal Clinic. Candidates will be considered for appointment at the rank of Clinical Professor of Law, Associate Clinical Professor of Law, or Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

    Northwestern seeks applicants with distinguished academic credentials, a record of or potential for excellence in teaching, and an exemplary career in a relevant practice area. A history of or potential for high scholarly achievement is a plus. Practice specialties of particular interest include: housing and eviction defense; international human rights; wrongful convictions; and LGBTQIA+-related advocacy. Northwestern welcomes applications from candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty and community. Positions are full-time appointments with long-term contract protections and governance rights.

    Candidates must have a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, and five years of relevant practice experience. Candidates must also be eligible to join the Illinois bar. Candidates should apply directly through our online application system at the links listed below. Specific letters of interest should be addressed to the co-chairs of the Clinical Appointments Committee, Lynn Cohn and Esther Barron, (l-cohn@law.northwestern.edu and esther-barron@law.northwestern.edu).

    Please use the following links to access descriptions and the application pages for each available position: click here for housing and eviction defense; here for international human rights; here for wrongful convictions; and here for LGBTQIA+ advocacy.

    The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

    Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.


  • 01 Feb 2024 8:20 PM | Kathryn Pierce Banks (Administrator)
    • THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF LAW, SAN FRANCISCO is hiring adjunct professors. The University of California College of Law, San Francisco(“College” or “UC Law SF”) was founded in 1878 as the law department of the University of California and was the first law school in California. UC Law SF serves society as a center of higher learning committed to exceptional teaching, influential scholarship, and exemplary public service. We provide a rigorous, innovative, and inclusive legal education that prepares diverse students to excel as professionals, advance the rule of law, and further justice. UC Law SF seeks candidates for appointment as Adjunct Professor of Law. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

      UC Law SF Adjunct Professors reflect the rich array of opportunities available to our students upon graduation. They include judges, regulators, partners at leading plaintiff and defense firms, corporate and in-house counsel, prosecutors and public defenders, arbitrators and mediators, and directors of legal services organizations. They serve as instructors and as bridges to practice for our students who look to them as role models and sources of inspiration. Many UC Law SF Adjunct Professors are graduates of UC Law SF.

      UC Law SF is particularly interested in receiving applications from adjunct faculty candidates who reflect the breadth and diversity of the legal profession in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are also open to hiring judges and practitioners who are not located in the Bay Area but who might be able to teach classes online, though we are an in-person program and strongly prefer to offer instruction in person on our campus, which is located in the Civic Center in San Francisco.

      While we welcome applications from persons interested in teaching courses not listed below, UC Law SF seeks Adjunct Professors to help staff the following areas of the curriculum:

    •  Asynchronous Classes for Master of Studies in Law Candidates
    • Online courses by lawyers for nonlawyers who intersect with the law
    • Bar Success Classes
    • Writing successful bar exam essays
    • Clinic
    • Government Law Clinic
    • Doctrinal classes:
    • Construction law
    • Legal ethics and professional responsibility (including criminal litigation ethics)
    • Mergers and acquisitions law
    • Racial justice
    • Reproductive justice
    • Practice-related and skills courses:
    • Contract drafting
    • Depositions
    • Law practice management
    • Legal writing and advanced legal writing
    • Negotiation
    • Technology and the Practice of Law
    • Skills classes training students how to use technology to aid in the practice of law
    • Product counsel
    • AI and the Law

    In addition, we hope to expand our upper division criminal law offerings, including policing and accountability, comparative criminal law, and factual investigation. We are also eager to train practitioners to help provide 1-1 advising to students on legal analysis and legal writing as part of our Legal Writing Resource Center or our Office of Academic Skills Instruction and Support.

    Applicants must have a JD and have passed a bar exam; at least five years of practice experience; a strong academic background; and a commitment to modeling the highest of professional standards as well as to teaching law. No prior teaching experience is required, but the College's practice is to vet and mentor aspiring new faculty by first asking them to deliver guest lectures. Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and description of teaching interests and experience via email to Director of Academic Program Services Maria Burgos at burgosm@uclawsf.edu. Applicants may also send an optional statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

    Successful candidates will teach courses mutually agreed upon during the fall, spring, and/or summer academic terms. Note that curricular needs vary over time. Compensation is based on course load and experience. Adjunct faculty are supported and evaluated by Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner. Salary Range: $__ – $___ / course unit, depending on experience teaching at the College.

    Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

    UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.


  • 01 Feb 2024 11:07 AM | Kathryn Pierce Banks (Administrator)

    NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL is growing its in-house clinical programs. The Law School is conducting a search for one or more clinical professors to launch new clinics that will complement our seven current in-house clinics and our extensive externship program.

    We invite applicants to propose the focus, design, and priorities of a new clinic that furthers the Law School’s Catholic mission. Potential focus areas include, but are not limited to, housing, veterans, intellectual property, tax, disability, and civil rights. The Law School has a particular interest in service to those in poverty. The starting date for new clinics is flexible.

    The clinician will oversee every aspect of the clinic’s work, including developing clients, managing cases, supervising students, and teaching the clinical seminar. The Law School supports, but does not require, formal scholarship by clinical professors. Clinicians may, but are not required to, teach courses outside of their clinic.

    Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, an excellent academic record, and at least 3-5 years of experience in practice. Prior law school teaching, and particularly clinical teaching, is valued. Applicants should also have a license to practice in the State of Indiana or be licensed in another jurisdiction and willing to apply for admission to the Indiana bar.

    As part of a Catholic university, Notre Dame Law School aims to educate lawyers and sustain a community of scholars who understand law as a vocation—a way to serve God and humanity. Our Catholic mission also moves us to be open and welcoming to people of all viewpoints and religious traditions.

    Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons and protected classes, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

    Application Instructions
    Applicants should apply through Interfolio at this link:
    http://apply.interfolio.com/139957.

    Please submit a C.V. and cover letter addressed to Professor Robert Jones, Associate Dean for Experiential Programs. The cover letter should include a brief description of the clinic you hope to teach at Notre Dame Law School and how it would benefit society and our students. Your cover letter should also include a short explanation of your particular interest in Notre Dame and its Catholic mission.

    The Law School will consider applications on a rolling basis. Applications for clinics that would launch in Fall 2024 should be submitted by February 23, 2024.

  • 30 Jan 2024 2:40 PM | Jeff Baker (Administrator)

    THE UMKC SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring up to two Lawyering Skills faculty members to teach the first year Lawyering Skills sequence, along with one upper-level course based on the needs of the school and based on in the faculty member’s area of expertise, and to assist in our nationally recognized bar preparation program. They teach and work with between 35-50 students per semester in the Lawyering Skills sections. Lawyering Skills faculty members have voting rights in faculty meetings.

    Our Legal Writing program is nationally recognized for excellence, rated in the top 20 schools in the US News & World Report ranking. The program is an autonomous but highly collaborative program. Faculty in the program work together to design problems, train and supervise teaching assistants, and develop curricula and pedagogies. The Lawyering Skills faculty at UMKC have over 75 years of combined experience in the field. We are looking for applicants who can serve our diverse student body, which includes students from multifarious cultures and underserved backgrounds and communities.

    https://law.umkc.edu/docs/lawyering-skills.pdf

    Qualifications

    A J.D. or equivalent degree is required for the position of Lawyering Skills faculty. The rank of said faculty will be assigned commensurate with experience as Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Clinical Professor.

    Candidates will be evaluated on teaching presentation, oral communication, teaching philosophy, prior experience, student evaluations, teaching materials, ability to collaborate with other faculty, service to the university and the profession, ability to critique student work in a clear and helpful manner.

    Anticipated Hiring Range

    The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $75,000 - $130,000 annually dependent on rank, qualifications and experience.

    Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

    Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

    Application Materials

    The Faculty Appointments Committee of the School of Law will review applications made through the UMKC Human Resources portal. For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 50252.)

    Please combine all application materials (application form, personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document not to exceed 11MB and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

    • For questions about the position, please contact:

    Professor Rana Lehr-Lehnardt

    Chair, Faculty Appointment Committee

    UMKC School of Law

    lehrlehnardtr@umkc.edu

    • If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
    • Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

    The Faculty Appointments Committee of the School of Law will review initial applications and materials of finalists may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

    Full Time/Part Time

    These are 9-month, benefit-eligible, non-tenure track positions. These positions are on tracks towards long term (three-year rolling) contracts. The positions will begin in Fall 2024.

    Application Deadline

    Application review will begin on February 22, 2024. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

    Other Information

    UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

    UMKC is the urban law school of the University of Missouri System and is located on a beautifully landscaped campus in the Country Club Plaza area of Kansas City, Missouri, a vibrant metropolitan area of more than two million people, which offers courses leading to J.D., M.L.S., or LL.M. degrees for approximately 400 students. It benefits from a dedicated and diverse faculty and staff, a strong university with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and exceptional community and alumni support. The law school includes a state-of-the-art teaching courtroom and an appellate courtroom. For more information, please visit our website: https://law.umkc.edu/

    Benefit Eligibility

    This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

    Values Commitment

    We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

    In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

    To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

    Changes to Academic Posting Template:

    A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive.

    UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.


  • 30 Jan 2024 2:28 PM | Jeff Baker (Administrator)

    CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW, ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, is now accepting applications in the C-K Law Group for a full-time in-house clinical faculty member from accomplished attorneys who have an established practice in one of these areas: Plaintiffs Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Business/Commercial Transactions, or Criminal Defense.

    The successful candidate already has a robust client base. As a clinical professor, primary duties include teaching enrolled law student interns experiential lawyering skills, supervising their assigned client case work, and mentoring them through the myriad of associated professional duties and issues. A Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school is required as well as an active Illinois License, or ability to be admitted by motion to the Illinois Bar.

    The salary for this position will be based, in part, on the attorney’s experience, but a significant determining factor will also be the amount of fees the attorney is able to generate from the clients they represent. The position carries University benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, group life insurance, and a retirement plan

    https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/10137


  • 09 Jan 2024 3:11 PM | Jeff Baker (Administrator)

    GEORGETOWN LAW seeks applications for a Visiting Professor of Law to co-direct the Social Enterprise & Nonprofit Law Clinic during the 2024-25 academic year with Associate Dean and Anne Fleming Professor of Law Alicia Plerhoples.

    One of nineteen in-house clinics at Georgetown Law, the Social Enterprise & Nonprofit Law Clinic offers pro bono corporate and transactional legal services to social enterprises, nonprofit organizations, worker cooperatives, and select small businesses in Washington, D.C. and working locally or internationally. Through the Clinic, law students learn to translate legal theory into legal practice by engaging in the supervised practice of law for educational credit.

    The visitor will be co-director of the clinic, working with the current director and Professor Alicia Plerhoples. The ideal visitor will have at least two years of experience teaching a transactional clinic at a law school. Clinicians visiting from another law school (their home institution) and clinicians who may have recently completed a clinical fellowship are welcome to apply.

    Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references to Alicia Plerhoples, Associate Dean for Clinics and Experiential Learning, at aep65(at)law.georgetown.edu. Applications will be accepted until COB on February 28, 2024. Georgetown Law is a diverse and inclusive community; applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged.


  • 08 Jan 2024 7:31 PM | Jeff Baker (Administrator)

    ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking to hire a full-time faculty member to serve as our Director of Bar Support.  The Director of Bar Support's primary objective will be to enhance the bar passage rates at the law school through developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating a comprehensive bar examination program, including the for-credit Applied Legal Reasoning course.  This role involves working with the Academic Excellence Program and assisting the other faculty involved with academic excellence to incorporate best practices in preparing students for the bar.  The Director of Bar Support will also provide academic advising to students to enhance their preparation for the bar exam.

     

    The position would begin as soon as July 1, 2024.  This is a long-term contract faculty position, with eligibility for a presumptively renewable five-year contract.  A fuller description of the position and instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://rwu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=F574EDAC170B3628E0C59A461536B6E6?JOBID=159986&jobboard=148.

     


  • 08 Jan 2024 12:54 PM | Jeff Baker (Administrator)

    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW's Immigration Law Clinic (ILC) seeks a full-time Legal Fellow for up to a two-year term.

    The ILC’s mission is to educate tomorrow’s lawyers in cross-cultural and trauma-informed practices, to impart essential lawyering skills through hands-on practice, to empower students to become future leaders and defenders of justice, and to provide high-quality legal services to the region’s immigrant communities. The Fellow will assist in all aspects of this mission, by providing direct representation and supervising student learning and work.

    Under the direction of the ILC Director, the Fellow will be expected to: (1) engage in direct client representation including intake/ case evaluation, case planning, client interviewing, drafting, filing, and court appearances; (2) help supervise law students’ casework; and (3) assist with clinic program development and coalition building. If retained for a second year, the Fellow may also participate in the planning and teaching of the clinic seminar class.

    Required Qualifications:

    • A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
    • Admitted or eligible to practice law in Missouri (i.e., must be a member of the Missouri bar, able to become a member within 6 months of starting the position, or eligible for a Certificate to Supervise students as a law teacher pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13.06).
    • Two years of legal practice (law school clinic work will be considered).
    • Excellent research, analytical, communication, organizational, and writing skills.
    • Strong inter-personal skills, including cross-cultural communication.
    • Enthusiasm for working with students and encouraging their professional growth.
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including in classroom settings as well as experience working with diverse stakeholders.

    Preferred Skills and Experience:

    • Spanish proficiency.
    • Experience in immigration law (particularly asylum, family-based, and/ or removal).
    • Intention to practice or teach immigration law in a professional capacity.

    Terms: This is a full-time one-year position, which may be extended for a second year. The start date is negotiable but should be between July 1-15, 2024. Salary commensurate with experience and competitive with fellowship positions at other top U.S. law schools. Excellent Washington University benefits. The position is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

    To Apply: Apply online at www.jobs.wustl.edu (job number INSERT). Along with the other required materials, please upload a cover letter, resume, and at least two references. For questions, email Katie Meyer at katiehmeyer@wustl.edu. Applications considered on a rolling basis; for fullest consideration, apply by January 15, 2024.

    Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

  • 07 Jan 2024 11:12 PM | Jeff Baker (Administrator)

    GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL seeks applications for a clinical fellowship in the Health Equity Policy & Advocacy Clinic, beginning on July 1, 2024. The Fellow will have the title of Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Law and Clinical Law Fellow. Fellows receive an annual stipend, health insurance, tuition benefits, and other benefits associated with a full-time position at GW.

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

    The Fellow will be based in the Health Equity Policy & Advocacy Clinic. The HEPA Clinic is a medical-legal partnership (MLP) that represents patients of Bread for the City in housing stability and conditions, environmental, and other legal issues that cause or exacerbate poor health. In addition, the Clinic engages in policy advocacy at the federal and local level to address the social determinants of poor health affecting low-income individuals. Fellows support the development of the MLP and community outreach, supervise law students, and teach in the classroom alongside experienced clinical faculty.

    Throughout their time in residence, Fellows receive support and guidance in teaching and supervising law students and in producing scholarship for publication. The program provides Fellows with mentorship and support from the faculty and administration and resources to enter the full-time teaching market in clinical and doctrinal positions. Fellows are also integrated into the full-time faculty and invited to attend all scholarly presentations, faculty meetings, and to join the faculty of GW’s award-winning first-year Inns of Court Program, which focuses on community-building, professional identity formation, and career development.

     

    We currently seek applications from candidates with strong academic and lawyering experience.  A competitive applicant will have relevant experience in housing, public health, and environmental law, access to justice work, legislative and policy advocacy; teaching; and/or related public interest litigation and/or policy work. We particularly seek applicants who took a clinic in law school and who have an interest in law school teaching. Fellows will be hired on a 12-month contract and will be eligible for renewal after the first year.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    J.D.; at least three years practice experience especially in legal services, litigation, housing law, environmental, and/or public health law; policy advocacy; commitment to serving individuals from under-represented communities; strong written and oral advocacy skills; excellent time management, priority-setting, and organizational skills; strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.  Fellows must be members in good standing of a state bar. Candidates who are not members of the D.C. Bar must be eligible for immediate waiver into the D.C. Bar.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    By February 12, 2024, applicants should send a letter of interest addressed to Dean Laurie  S. Kohn, a resume, a list of references, a short writing sample, and a complete law school transcript to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. Questions can also be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu

    Background Screening:

    Successful completion of a background screening will be required as a condition of hire.

    Request Accommodations:

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or to apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting The Equal Employment Office and Employee Relations by email at eeo@gwu.edu, by phone at 202-994-9656, or by fax at 202-994-9658.

    EEO Statement:

    The University and the Law School have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ candidates to apply. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

     Applicant Documents (Required Documents):

    1)      Cover Letter

    2)     Curriculum Vita/Resume

    3)     Contact Information for References

    4)     Complete Law School Transcript


  • 20 Dec 2023 8:05 PM | Tanya A Cooper (Administrator)

    YALE LAW SCHOOL  invites applications for its 2024 Summer Fellowship program at The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization (LSO).

    We will review Applications on a rolling basis. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. LSO is the main organization at Yale Law School providing legal representation to individuals and organizations in need of legal assistance but unable to afford private attorneys.  During the academic year, law students work closely with clinical faculty members to represent clients in a wide range of litigation and non-litigation matters, helping to fill a critical need in legal services delivery for poor and marginalized communities in Connecticut.  LSO seeks to hire 15-20 Summer Fellows to work with clinical faculty to continue this client representation. These are paid, full-time positions, with a pay rate of $16.75 per hour for 40 hours of work per week. Students that work full-time for 12 weeks would receive a total of $8,040. The Fellowship program will run from May 21 to August 9, 2024, with some flexibility as to individual start and end dates.  Part-time work or full-time work for a portion of the Fellowship period may also be possible. The program is open to currently enrolled law school students who have completed at least two semesters of law school.  Students graduating from law school prior to the summer of 2024 are also eligible to apply, as are LLM students. Please note that this is not a course, but a program of summer employment. The program will be held in-person at Yale Law School in New Haven, CT.

    Summer Fellows can expect to have a range of challenging and rewarding lawyering experiences during their time at LSO, including client interviewing and counseling; factual development of cases; researching and writing legal memoranda; drafting of contracts and other legal instruments; interacting with opposing counsel, government actors, and community stakeholders; and negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.  In several of our clinics, students will make court appearances to argue motions or present evidence.  Fellows will work under the direct supervision of clinical faculty members and supervising attorneys, and will have significant responsibility for each case or project on which they work.  In addition, faculty members will host a weekly series of presentations and discussions for the Fellows on the work of the clinics, public interest lawyering, and other topics of interest.

    LSO clinics perform a wide range of exciting work, including litigation in state and federal court and before administrative agencies, transactional work on behalf of community organizations, and policy and legislative advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.  For its 2024 program, LSO seeks Summer Fellows for the following clinics:

    ·         Challenging Mass Incarceration Clinic (CMIC)

    ·         Community and Economic Development Clinic (CED)

    ·         Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic (CJAC)

    ·         Housing Clinic (HC)

    ·         Mental Health Justice Clinic (MHJC)

    ·         Veterans Legal Services Clinic (VLSC)

    ·         Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (WIRAC)

    For more information about our clinics’ work, please visit www.law.yale.edu/lso.

    Students who are eligible for summer funding from their own sources and who need an early decision on their LSO application to qualify for outside support are encouraged to advise LSO of their situation and to request expedited review of their candidacy. Interested international students are responsible for obtaining and maintaining the necessary immigration status with work authorization.

    To apply, please complete the application survey at https://yalelaw.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2Q7Xiavx7oPnpA, and submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, unofficial transcript, and contact information for two references therein. If an unofficial transcript is not immediately available, applicants may submit one by email to lso.fellowships@yale.edu after the completion of the application survey, but before the application submission deadline. Email questions to lso.fellowships@yale.edu. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2024

    Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or email ocr.boston@ed.gov. No inquiries regarding open Yale positions, please.


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