Description
The First Amendment Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law seeks a post-graduate fellow for a 7-month interim position from January through July 2022.
Supported by the Stanton Foundation and officially launched in the Fall 2020 semester, the First Amendment Clinic’s two primary goals are to: (1) defend and advance the rights of free speech, press, assembly, and petition via regional litigation and advocacy, and (2) provide law students with the practice and real-world experience to become leaders on First Amendment issues. The Clinic also serves as a resource for organizations, journalists, students, government employees, and members of the public on issues of open access and free expression in order to promote a better-informed citizenry.
In collaboration with the clinic director and existing clinic fellow, the interim post-graduate fellow will engage in client representation, including litigation, and other First Amendment advocacy projects; help supervise law students who are engaging in similar activities; develop and deliver community education through presentations and other programming; research and author resources materials; and assist with coalition building and managing referral relationships with public interest organizations, law firms, journalists, and other stakeholders committed to protecting expressive freedoms throughout Georgia and neighboring states. Some travel may be entailed.
Candidates will possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Preference will be given to candidates who have passed the Georgia Bar and/or completed a judicial clerkship and/or have constitutional litigation experience.
Candidates should possess a strong academic record; excellent written and oral communication skills; an ability to conduct accurate legal research and persuasive legal writing; strong organizational and time-management skills; and the skills to successfully build and maintain relationships with students, clients, and community/professional partners.
Applications are requested by December 17, 2021. Apply here.
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