CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND JUSTICE CLINIC FRIEDMAN FELLOW CLINICAL TEACHING POSITION

George Washington University Law School’s Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic seeks a clinical fellow for the 2023-2025 academic years. In recognition of the generous gift of Philip Friedman, the fellows are known as Friedman Fellows.

The 2023-2025 Friedman Fellowships begin July 1, 2023. The fellow will be based in the Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic. The Clinic focuses primarily on representing indigent people facing misdemeanor charges in D.C. Superior Court, as well as related policy and advocacy initiatives that promote systemic reform. Friedman Fellows closely supervise law students in their legal work and teach in the classroom alongside experienced clinical faculty.

We currently seek applications from candidates with strong academic and lawyering experience. Lawyers with background and experience in indigent criminal defense are preferred. A competitive applicant will have relevant experience in criminal defense; teaching; and/or related public interest litigation. We particularly seek applicants who took a clinic in law school and who have an interest in clinical and/or law school teaching.

Minimum qualifications: J.D.; at least three years practice experience in criminal defense; commitment to serving low-income individuals; strong written and oral advocacy skills; excellent time management, priority-setting, and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Throughout their two years in residence, fellows receive specific instruction and guidance in teaching and supervising law students and in writing scholarship for publication. The program provides fellows with mentorship and support from the clinical faculty and administration.

Fellows receive an annual stipend and are eligible for University employment benefits, such as health insurance, tuition assistance, and other benefits related to law school affiliation. 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.

By February 13, 2023, applicants should send a letter of interest addressed to Dean Laurie Kohn, a resume, a list of references, a writing sample, and a complete law school transcript to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. Questions can also be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. The George Washington University does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on any basis prohibited by federal law, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, or other applicable law, including without limitation, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the university, including admission to education programs and employment.