CLINICAL FELLOW FOR CIVIL ADVOCACY CLINIC

 

The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a Fellowship in its Civil Advocacy Clinic to start on or about December 1, 2013. This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching.

 

The Civil Advocacy Clinic represents low-income individuals and organizations in poverty law litigation, legislative advocacy, and legal reform.  The Clinic handles a wide variety of cases, which include housing, public benefits, consumer, employment, and special education law.  The Civil Advocacy Clinic Fellow's duties include direct supervision of case work by clinic students and clinic classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty. Fellows also pursue professional goals in conjunction with his/her clinic director, including opportunities for scholarship.

 

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 litigation; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; commitment to work for low income 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 October 4, 2013.

 

For detailed job descriptions of each position, please view our website at http://law.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=541.

 

To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

 

Michele Gilman

Professor of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law
1420 N. Charles Street

Baltimore MD 21201

mgilman@ubalt.edu
Phone: 410-837-5706

The University of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.