Requirements: |
J.D. Degree (at time of application or by expected start date). This position targets recent law graduates. Demonstrated interest in public service and clinical legal education. Admission to the Wisconsin Bar or eligible for admission to the Wisconsin Bar by January 2024 preferred. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. |
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Job Duties: |
The University of Wisconsin Law School seeks applicants for a post-graduate clinical fellowship position with the Restorative Justice Project in the Frank J. Remington Center (FJRC). We recognize that potential for excellence comes from a variety of backgrounds and have created this position to develop the talents and abilities of future public-interest lawyers and clinical teachers, including those who hope to go on to become restorative justice practitioners. It is a one-year position, renewable for a second year. Principal duties: The Clinical Fellow will work closely with RJP clinic faculty and FJRC Director and staff to develop their teaching and advocacy skills and manage the clinic’s restorative justice work. The Fellow will assist with the instruction, supervision, and mentoring of law students working with clinic clients and community partners in conjunction with RJP clinical faculty. · providing instruction in substantive law, procedure, and professional responsibility · screening and assigning appropriate cases to clinic students · participating in weekly 1:1 meetings with each clinic student · reviewing, critiquing, and approving documents prepared by students in their cases before filing in court (if admitted to practice law) · providing written evaluations of students' work; c. Attending staff meetings and coordinating/collaborating with FJRC clinical faculty in areas of common interest among the Law School’s clinics; e. Assisting with policy and legislative work at the local, state, or national level; f. Developing and pursuing research interests, writing and publishing material on clinic activities or public-interest advocacy, and participating in outreach, conferences, or other events related to the clinic's work. |
Salary (full-time annual): | This is a fixed-term position, and a one-year period of evaluation will be required. The fellowship appointment may be extended for an additional year, depending upon performance and department need. Salary $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months) |
Percent Time: | 100% |
Start Date: | No later than September 1, 2023 |
Contact Name: | Justin Boehm |
Contact Address: | Law Building, 975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI 53706-1399 |
Contact Phone: | 608-890-4466 |
Contact Email: | justin.boehm@wisc.edu |
To Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to Justin Boehm, HR Manager at justin.boehm@wisc.edu by the consideration date, May 30, 2023.