Research Assistant - POSTGRADUATE WAYNE LAW DISABILTY LAW CLINIC (DLC) & LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE W
Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking a recent law school graduate for a one calendar year Post-Graduate Fellowship at their Disability Law Clinic and Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic, where the fellow will gain experience and assist in various legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Legal Research Assistance
- Assistance for preparing and representing clients in a variety of legal matters that include health insurance, housing, employee benefits, life planning, and public benefits
- Interviewing and counseling clients
- Data Entry/Management
- Student & Community Engagement
- Special Projects
Skills
- J.D. from a Counsel-accredited law school is required
- The applicant must be a Class of 2025 graduate from a Counsel-accredited law school and have an interest in working in a law school clinic setting
- Candidates must be able to exercise independent judgment
- Candidates must be able to responsibly manage multiple projects
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Candidates must be able to complete assignments with minimal supervision
- Applicants are required to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate's interest in the fellowship position, (2) a resume, (3) a law school transcript, and (4) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references
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