Nimick Forbesway Foundation Legal Fellow – School of Law
| Company | Wash U |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Louis, MO, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 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 part of practice)
- 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
Responsibilities
- Engage in direct client representation including intake/case evaluation, case planning, client interviewing, drafting, filing, and court appearances
- Help supervise law students’ casework
- Assist with clinic program development and coalition building
- If retained for a second year, participate in the planning and teaching of the clinic seminar class
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish proficiency
- Experience in immigration law (particularly asylum, family-based, and/or removal)
- Intention to practice or teach immigration law in a professional capacity