First Amendment Clinic 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 | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- J.D. – Juris Doctor
- Admitted or eligible to practice law in Missouri (i.e., must be a member of the Missouri bar, able to become a member within six 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)
- Possess a strong academic record
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with both students and community/professional partners
Responsibilities
- Engage in substantial legal work, including intake/case evaluation, client interviewing and counseling, fact investigation, drafting pleadings and other legal filings, participating in discovery, and making court appearances
- Help supervise law students by providing feedback on their written work, client interaction, and oral advocacy
- Assist with coalition building and managing referral relationships with public interest organizations, law firms, journalists, and other stakeholders committed to protecting expressive freedoms
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in First Amendment law
- Two years of litigation or clerkship experience