Cleveland, OH – 2017- 2019 Post Graduate Fellowship – Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
AkronLawJobs No. 7598 Overview: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Legal Aid) seeks interested 3rd year law school students or outgoing judicial law clerks for 2017 -2019 post-graduate fellowship applications. Legal Aid is especially seeking applicants with an interest in any area of civil law that helps low-income and vulnerable people. The applicant selected will have Legal Aid’s support as a “host organization” for the Skadden Fellowship, the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation Justice for All Fellowship, and/or the Equal Justice Works Fellowship applications. This call is for interested fellowship applicants only, and selection does not guarantee a job at Legal
Qualification: Applicants must be graduating from law school in 2017, or finishing a judicial clerkship in 2017. Individuals must have a commitment to public service for low-income persons. Experience working with low-income clients, knowledge of poverty law and fluency in Spanish are a plus. In addition, applicants should demonstrate the following:
• Anticipate taking the Ohio Bar Exam in 2017, or already be barred in Ohio.
• Appreciation for and experience with diverse cultures and communities
• Excellent legal writing, research and advocacy skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to take initiative and problem-solve
How to apply: Qualified candidates should submit a two page cover letter explaining briefly the ideal fellowship project focused on any area of civil legal aid, resume and writing sample to careers@lasclev.org listing “Fellowship Application Inquiry” in the subject line of the email.
Deadline: September 7, 2016.