The Harvard Law School Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program ("HIRC Program") is now accepting applications for its 2008 Fellowship in Clinical Teaching and Advocacy. The Fellowship allows an early- to mid-career attorney or law graduate to supervise clinical students and work on a variety of projects starting in the summer/early fall of 2008.  The position is for a renewable two-year term with opportunities for advancement.  Graduates of all U.S. law schools and attorneys admitted to the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction are invited to apply, as well as 2008 law graduates with outstanding credentials and the equivalent of a year of full-time immigration/asylum law experience.

The 2008 Fellowship is an outstanding opportunity to launch or further develop a career in clinical legal education and/or public interest immigration law. The HIRC Program enables the Fellow to be a part of a world-renown scholarly and legal services community. The 2008 Fellow will work closely with experienced clinicians, attorneys and academics. The Fellow will also enjoy opportunities for external training and professional development in the areas immigration law and clinical legal education.

About the Program

The HIRC Program supervises law students in the direct representation of noncitizens applying for U.S. asylum and related relief. The Program also provides representation in cases involving protection of domestic violence and crime survivors and avoidance of forced removal in immigration proceedings. The HIRC Program is active in appellate and policy advocacy on local, national and international levels. In particular, the internationally recognized Women Refugees Project conducts groundbreaking advocacy of women's international human rights and refugee claims.

Fellow's Responsibilities

The Fellow's responsibilities will include supervising student casework, case selection and general management, developing teaching, training and research materials, assisting with clinical and classroom instruction and conducting exploratory research into new case types and clinical methods. The Fellow may set aside time to research and write articles for scholarly and clinical journals and/or immigration-related publications.  The HIRC Fellow will be based at the main Harvard Law School campus, and will collaborate with other programs in Harvard's vibrant clinical community with an eye toward establishing joint projects in which students can take part.  The Fellow will also work with experienced legal-aid attorneys at Greater Boston Legal Services, who partner with Harvard in managing clinical work and supervising students.

Qualifications

Candidates should be passionate about clinical legal education and have strong academic credentials, superior writing and organizational skills and a demonstrated commitment to immigration and asylum lawyering.  Candidates with at least one year of full-time (or its equivalent) asylum or immigration-related legal experience are strongly preferred.  Prior involvement in clinical legal education and/or the supervision of students or junior attorneys is highly desirable.  Outstanding interpersonal and team-building skills are required.  Ability to work sensitively with a diverse population of clients, students and staff is essential, and multi-lingual and/or multi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Compensation

The Fellow's position includes full Harvard benefits, and a salary commensurate with that of the major public interest fellowship programs, with enhancements based on relevant post-law school experience.

To Apply

Applications for the 2008 Fellowship will be accepted through January 15, 2007. To apply, please send the following to jeanhan@law.harvard.edu with the subject "2008 Clinical Fellowship Application":

•       Resume;

•       A statement of interest (approximately 750 words) that addresses why you are an outstanding candidate for a clinical teaching and advocacy position, your relevant prior experience, and any other information you believe will help the hiring committee evaluate your candidacy;

•       A writing sample (approximately 10 pages, preferably in a subject area relevant to the position);

•       List of three references (please include phone and e-mail contacts);

•       Law school transcript (an informal copy or list of all grades and coursework is acceptable; applicants selected for final round interviews will be asked to provide a sealed transcript sent from their registrar's office).

This announcement is also available online at http://www.asylumclinic.org/fellowship/, and

a printable flyer is available at http://www.asylumclinic.org/Fellowship_Announcement.pdf.

Miller Nash Law Student Diversity Fellowship (1L, 2L)

Miller Nash LLP is dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality legal services and comprehensive legal advice to businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Miller Nash has created a program to provide for two $7,500 Diversity Fellowships to be awarded to first- and second-year law students on an annual basis. Each Fellowship recipient will also

receive a paid summer clerk position at one of Miller Nash's offices in Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington or Seattle. Each recipient may receive a Miller Nash Diversity Fellowship only once.

 

APPLICANT CRITERIA:

-       Applicant must be a first- or second-year law student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.

-       Applicant must intend to work, live and practice law in the Pacific Northwest.

-       Applicant must be willing and able to fill a summer clerk position at Miller Nash for at least 12 weeks. 1L applicants must also be willing to spend the first four weeks of their 2L summer at Miller Nash.

-       Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence, interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, contributions to diversity and meaningful contributions to the community.

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(1) resume, (2) undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy is fine), (3) law school transcript, if available (unofficial is fine),

(4) legal writing sample (10-page max), and (5) 1-or 2-page personal statement discussing your life experience, personal aspirations, contributions to diversity and contributions to your community.

 

Please submit application materials to:
 

Jim Stephens, Recruiting Coordinator
3400 U.S. Bancorp Tower
111 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
Questions: jim.stephens@millernash.com

 

DEADLINES:

 

2L Application Deadline: October 5, 2007
1L Application Deadline: January 23, 2008

 

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 1L Diversity Scholarship Program

 

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is committed to the growth of diversity in the firm to reflect the rich diversity of society. As one means of meeting this commitment, the firm has established a 1L Diversity Scholarship Program. The scholarship consists of a paid summer associate position in the Portland, Oregon office for the summer following the successful completion of the first year of law school, and a $7,500 academic scholarship to help defray tuition and expenses during the recipient's second year of law school.

 

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a first-year law student in good standing for the degree of Juris Doctor at an ABA accredited law school;

• Applicant must possess a record of academic achievement, capacity and leadership as an undergraduate and in law school which evidences promise for a successful career in the legal profession;

• Applicant must contribute to the diversity of the law school student body and the legal community;

• Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to practice law in the Pacific Northwest upon completion of law school

Application:

Materials must be received by Dori John, Director of Attorney Recruiting, via mail, fax or email by January 23, 2008.

Dori John
Director of Attorney Recruiting
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1500-1900
Portland, OR 97204
503-796-2858 (direct)
503-796-2900 (fax)
djohn@schwabe.com

Submissions to Include:

--Resume;

--Complete undergraduate transcript (unofficial acceptable);

-         --   Law school transcript reflecting 1L first semester grades (unofficial acceptable);

-         --  1-2 page personal statement indicating applicant's interest in the scholarship, which explains applicant's personal story       beyond what is shown on the resume, and explains how the student will contribute to the diversity in the legal community;

-         --Writing sample reflecting applicant's writing and legal analysis which has not been significantly edited by others (not to exceed 5 pages).

Interviews will be granted to finalists before the scholarship is awarded.

Decision to be announced in March 2008.

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson First-Year Diversity Student Fellowship

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson ("HCMP") has established a First-Year Diversity Student Fellowship. The Fellowship includes a salaried summer associate position following the first year of law school, and a $7,500 scholarship to defray tuition and expenses during the student's second academic year. First-year students who contribute to the diversity of their law school, and who will contribute to the diversity of the legal profession are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria:
Diverse background and life experiences, and capacity to contribute to diversity of legal community; distinction in academic performance; significant accomplishments and activities; and commitment to community service; leadership ability and a need for financial assistance may be considered.

Application Materials:
Resume; Undergraduate transcripts; Law School transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable); 1-2 page personal statement describing the student's background and addressing the selection criteria noted above.; a legal writing sample (must not have been significantly edited by others); and 3 references.

Applicants may be invited to interview at HCMP's offices as part of the selection process.

Application materials must be postmarked by January 23, 2008 and be sent via regular mail or by e-mail to:
Eileen J. Kraabel, Recruiting Administrator
Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson, PS
1221 Second Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98101
E-mail: ejk@hcmp.com

For additional information about HCMP, please visit www.hcmp.com.

Davis Wright & Tremaine Diversity Scholarship (1L)

Davis Wright & Tremaine ("DWT") has established the DWT 1L Diversity Scholarship Program. This year, DWT will offer three scholarships, which consist of a paid Summer Clerkship (two positions in our Seattle office and one position in the Portland office) and $7,500 for the student's second year tuition and expenses.

Criteria

The Diversity Scholarships are open to all first-year law students of color, or others of diverse backgrounds, who:

-       Have a record of academic achievement in both undergraduate school and the first year of law school which demonstrates promise for a successful career in law;

-       Are committed to civic involvement that promotes diversity and will continue that commitment upon entering the legal profession; and

-       Will commit to becoming a Summer Associate in DWT's Seattle or Portland office between the student's first and second years of law school.

To Apply

Please submit the following materials, unstapled and one-sided:

-       DWT checklist (available at www.dwt.com/checklist);

-       Current resume;

-       Copy of your complete undergraduate transcript;

-       Copy of your grades from the first semester of law school (if grades are not available by the application deadline, please supplement the application as soon as possible);

-       One-page essay indicating the applicant's eligibility for and interest in the scholarship;

-       Legal writing sample un-edited by third party; and

-       List of two or three references, one of whom should be a person qualified to comment on the applicant's law school work.

Although demonstrated need may be taken into account, applicants need not disclose their financial circumstances.

Materials should be directed to:

SEATTLE SCHOLARSHIP
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
1L Diversity Scholarship Program
Attention: Carol Yuly
Suite 2200
1201 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-3045
carolyuly@dwt.com

PORTLAND SCHOLARSHIP
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
1L Diversity Scholarship Program
Attention: Dan DiResta
Suite 2300
1300 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201-5630
dandiresta@dwt.com

Deadline

Applications for the coming year must be received on or before January 23, 2008.

Interviews will be scheduled for finalists before scholarships are awarded.

Fellowship for African-American LGBT Civil Rights

The Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund has announced the establishment of the Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship for African-American LGBT Civil Rights. The first fellowship will be awarded to a law student or recent law graduate to work in any of Lambda Legal's five offices during the summer of 2008. The fellowship will be funded at $500/week for up to 14 weeks, and round-trip travel from the fellow's school or home will also be covered.

Qualifications:
Lambda Legal seeks to serve diverse communities in accomplishing its mission, and to that end is a member of the Leadership Coalition for Civil Rights and has created Proyecto Igualdad, specializing in addressing the needs of the Latino LGBT and HIV communities. The Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship for African-American LGBT Civil Rights will augment that work by allowing a law student or recent law graduate to work with Lambda Legal with a dedicated focus on LGBT and HIV civil rights issues in African-American communities.

Application:
Send resume, writing sample and letter of interest indicating the Lambda Legal office(s) in which the applicant would be interested in working; a description of experience working in African-American communities; a description of interest in working on LGBT and HIV issues in African-American communities; and particular areas or legal issues of interest to:

Hayley Gorenberg, Deputy Legal Director
Attn: Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship for African-American LGBT Civil Rights
Lambda Legal
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York, New York 10005-3904
Fax 212-809-0055
hgorenberg@lambdalegal.org

The position is open until filled. No phone calls please.