University of Baltimore Law School Seeks Two Clinical Fellows

CLINICAL FELLOW FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS CLINIC- The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a Fellowship in its Immigrant Rights Clinic to start July 1, 2009.  This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching.

The Fellow's duties include direct supervision of clinic students representing clients who have immigration law issues 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 with an option for a one—year renewal.

Qualifications: excellent oral and written communication skills; at least two years of experience as a practicing lawyer primarily in the area of immigration law; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; a commitment to work for low income clients and a strong interest in teaching. Fellows must be members of the Maryland Bar in order to supervise law practice by students.

Salary: The current salary is $50,000 year 1; $53,000 year 2.  The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support, and travel allowance. 

The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is March 16, 2009. For detailed job descriptions of UB’s fellowship program, please view their website.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Robert Rubinson Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Education University of Baltimore School of Law 40 W. Chase Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Phone: 410-837-4094; Fax: 410-333-3053

CLINICAL FELLOW FOR FAMILY MEDIATION CLINIC- The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a Fellowship in its Family Mediation Clinic to start July 1, 2009.  This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching.

The Fellow's duties include direct supervision of clinic students in the Family Mediation Clinic, representing clients who have family mediation issues 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 with an option for a one—year renewal.

Qualifications: excellent oral and written communication skills; at least two years of experience as a practicing lawyer primarily in the area of mediation; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; a commitment to work for low income clients and a strong interest in teaching. Fellows must be members of the Maryland Bar in order to supervise law practice by students.

Salary: The current salary is $50,000 year 1; $53,000 year 2.  The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support, and travel allowance. 

The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is March 16, 2009. To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Robert Rubinson Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Education University of Baltimore School of Law 40 W. Chase Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Phone: 410-837-4094; Fax: 410-333-3053.

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