University of Baltimore is Seeking Clinical Fellow for Immigrant Rights Clinic
The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a Fellowship in its Immigrant Rights Clinic to start on or about July 1, 2014. This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching, and is aimed at attorneys who wish to shift from law practice into clinical teaching.
The Immigrant Rights Clinic represents low-income immigrants in a range of direct client representation and immigrant rights policy work. Individual client work includes litigation of asylum and cancellation cases in Baltimore’s immigration court, and preparation of a broad range of applications before USCIS. The policy work has included such projects as state-level legislative amendments that would benefit immigrants in Maryland, building a brief bank for a coalition of clinics, and developing community education materials requested by a community partner.
This position is a contractual appointment for up to two years, and can be extended for a third year under certain circumstances.
Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills; at least two years of experience as a practicing lawyer primarily in immigration, including both defensive and affirmative work; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; commitment to work for low income and immigrant clients; and a strong interest in teaching. Fellows must be members of the Maryland Bar (currently licensed in Maryland or willing to take the next Maryland Bar exam) in order to supervise law practice by students.
Salary: The current salary is between $50,000 – $55,000. The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support and travel allowance.
Applications are now being accepted. The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is January 17, 2014.
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To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Elizabeth Keyes Assistant Professor University of Baltimore School of Law 1420 N. Charles Street BaltimoreMD21201