Job Details

International Human Rights Clinic Fellow

Position Number: 6732085
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

International Human Rights Clinic Fellow

Fordham University

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: Law School Clinical Program

Campus/Location:

Position Summary
Reporting to a Clinical Professor in Fordham Law School, the International Human Rights Clinic Fellow co-supervises the Walter Leitner International Human Rights Clinic in the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice and provides outstanding clinical opportunities for Fordham Law School students.

Essential Functions
Co-teaches in the International Human Rights Clinic's weekly seminar.

Develops Clinic projects.

Designs Clinic curriculum and course materials.

Supervises all aspects of student clinical work.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree, Master of Laws degree, or Doctor of Juridical Science degree.

Admission to the New York bar, another state, or international bar, or eligible to seek bar admission within 6 months of hire.

Minimum of 2 years of legal experience in Human Rights Law

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient computer skills, including Google and Microsoft Office suites, website management and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of legal experience in Human Rights Law.

Special Instructions

To apply, please visit: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/10257

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories