UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO COLLEGE OF LAW is seeking an iMagis Fellow for the law school's Immigration Litigation and Appellate Clinic. 

The University of Idaho College of Law invites applications for the iMagis Fellowship in its Immigration Litigation and Appellate Clinic (Immigration Clinic) to start on or about July 1, 2024. This full-time, year-round, two-year public interest fellowship is designed for relatively recent law graduates interested in a career in immigration law, with a preference for those dedicated to living and practicing in Idaho. In addition, the fellowship will provide training concerning clinical supervision and teaching.

Position Overview          

The University of Idaho is unique in maintaining dual campuses in Boise and Moscow, which allows the Immigration Clinic to serve clients and conduct outreach throughout the state, as well as in Eastern Washington. The fellowship will be based in Boise, one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most vibrant communities, with excellent access to outdoor recreation. Students in the Immigration Clinic represent immigrant clients in cases pending before a variety of courts and administrative agencies, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The clinic focuses on asylum and other humanitarian forms of immigration relief.

In its first year, the fellowship will emphasize litigation skills, and the fellow will handle a modest caseload to hone immigration law expertise. In addition, the fellow will co-supervise student teams and help teach some clinic seminars. In their second year, the fellow will focus more on student supervision and teaching. During winter and summer breaks in the academic calendar, when students are not enrolled, the Fellow will also cover client matters.

Position Qualifications

Required Experience   

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to work for low-income and immigrant clients; and an interest in supervision and teaching.
• The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of immigration law practice experience.
• The fellow must be a member of the Idaho Bar or be eligible for prompt admission to the Idaho Bar.

Required Education     

A strong academic record and/or other indicia of ability.

To apply, the following documents must be submitted:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Unofficial law school transcript
• 1 writing sample
• Two professional references

Spanish proficiency is preferred.

Pay Range         $70,000 annually

Applications received by May 9, 2024 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources    https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement             

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.