Immigration Law Clinic Legal Fellow - School of Law

Position Summary

The Immigration Law Clinic (ILC) at Washington University School of Law is pleased to announce the launch of the Nimick Forbesway Foundation Fellowship Program. Through this program, the ILC seeks its first Legal Fellow for up to a two-year term.

The Immigration Law Clinic’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 Legal Fellow will assist in all aspects of this mission, by providing direct representation and supervising student learning and work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Clinic’s Director, the Fellow will be expected to: (1) engage in direct client representation including intake/ case evaluation, case planning, client interviewing, drafting, and administrative and court appearances; (2) help supervise law student 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

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to a state bar, at time of application, and ability to be admitted to the Missouri bar within six months of start date.
• Two years of legal practice (law school clinic and pro bono work will be considered).
• 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 as well as experience working with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

Please submit a cover letter (briefly describing your interest and qualifications), resume, and at least two references.

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.