The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a fellowship to start on or about July 1, 2010 in the Community Development Clinic (CDC). This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching. The CDC offers transactional advice and representation to community-based nonprofit groups as well as small businesses headed by low-income entrepreneurs. The Fellow's duties include direct supervision of case work of clinic students and clinic classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty. Fellows also pursue professional goals in conjunction with his/her clinic director, including opportunities for scholarship. This position is a contractual appointment for up to two years and can be extended for a third year under certain circumstances.
Qualifications: excellent oral and written communication skills; at least two years of experience, preferably transactional, as a practicing lawyer a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; a commitment to work for low income clients and a strong interest in teaching. Fellows must be members of the Maryland Bar in order to supervise law practice by students.
Salary: The current salary is $50,000 year 1; $53,000 year 2. The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support, and travel allowance. Applications are now being accepted. The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is January 15, 2010.
For a detailed job description position, please view our website at http://law.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=541.
To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Professor James J. Kelly, Jr.
Director, Community Development Clinic
University of Baltimore School of Law
40 W. Chase Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
40 W. Chase Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: 410-837-4094; Fax: 410-333-3053
jkelly@ubalt.edu
The University of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution. Web: http://www.ubalt.edu/hr.