The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Clinic Expert for the 2011-2012 academic year to support its program to enhance the protection and promotion of human rights in Jordan. The Clinic Expert will create an international human rights clinic to provide law students with practical experience working with cases related to human rights.

This will be a four-week pro bono position based in Amman, Jordan. The Clinic Expert will work under the supervision of the ABA ROLI Jordan Country Director.

The Clinic Expert’s responsibilities will include:

Development of framework for program and relevant training materials;

Train participating students and supervising faculty.

Qualifications:

JD, with significant coursework addressing theme relevant to field of human rights study;

10 years professional experience including 5 years as a practicing lawyer, including experience litigating issues related to international human rights;

Academic expertise with clinic programs;

Experience training and mentoring students and/or lawyers.

Applications are being accepted at http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/324098.