The Immigration Law Clinic (ILC) at Washington University School of Law seeks a full-time Legal Fellow for up to a two-year term.

The ILC’s mission is to educate tomorrow’s lawyers in cross-cultural and trauma-informed practices, to impart essential lawyering skills through hands-on practice, to empower students to become future leaders and defenders of justice, and to provide high-quality legal services to the region’s immigrant communities. The Fellow will assist in all aspects of this mission, by providing direct representation and supervising student learning and work.

Under the direction of the ILC Director, the Fellow will be expected to: (1) engage in direct client representation including intake/ case evaluation, case planning, client interviewing, drafting, filing, and court appearances; (2) help supervise law students’ casework; and (3) assist with clinic program development and coalition building. If retained for a second year, the Fellow may also participate in the planning and teaching of the clinic seminar class.

Required Qualifications:

• A 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).
• Excellent research, analytical, communication, organizational, and writing skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills, including cross-cultural communication.
• Enthusiasm for working with students and encouraging their professional growth.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including in classroom settings.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Spanish proficiency.
• Experience in immigration law (particularly asylum, family-based, and/ or removal).
• Intention to practice or teach immigration law in a professional capacity.

Terms: This is a full-time one-year position, which may be extended for a second year. The position is in-person and located in St. Louis, Missouri. The start date is negotiable but should be between July 7th and August 4th, 2025. Salary commensurate with experience and competitive with fellowship positions at other top U.S. law schools. Excellent Washington University benefits.

Application Requirements: Apply online at www.jobs.wustl.edu (job number JR88077). Along with the other required materials, please upload a cover letter, resume, and at least two references. For questions, email Katie Meyer at katiehmeyer@wustl.edu. Applications considered on a rolling basis; for fullest consideration, apply by April 20, 2025.

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.