Nonprofit Law Fellowships

The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law (NCPL) at New York University School of Law is offering the following two Fellowships in Nonprofit Law: 

• The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship in Nonprofit Law at the Vera Institute of Justice (The RBF Fellowship)
• The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Fellowship in Nonprofit Law at New York University’s Office of Legal Counsel (The NCPL Fellowship)

For more Information and application instructions see “career resources” at:

http://www.law.nyu.edu/ncpl/

Applications must be recieved by Dec. 5th 2008

Contact Erin Ortiz at (212) 998-6168 or erin.ortiz@nyu.edu

 

Three Events for Summer Public Interest Law Students

The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia is sponsoring three events open to all public interest summer law clerks.

Please see pdsdc link for Event Flyer.

For more information Please contact:

Jennifer Thomas

 jenthomas@pdsdc.org

202.824.2337

Managing Attorney Position

The D.C. Employment Justice Center (EJC) is seeking a Managing Attorney to oversee the legal services program. Responsibilities include managing and training full time staff (including attorney staff), law clerks and an extensive volunteer corps; arranging for and overseeing pro bono referral and representation; litigating employment law cases; conducting and coordinating legal education programming; directing other aspects of the EJC’s legal services program; and working in conjunction with the other EJC programs as needed.

For more information and application instructions:

Managing Attorney Information

Supervising Attorney Position

The Legal Aid Society is in the process of developing a consumer law practice and is seeking an experienced attorney to staff the project that will engage in individual representation as well as structural advocacy and impact litigation.

For more information and application instructions:

Supervising Attorney Information

Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Fellowships

Fellows are placed at legal services organizations across the country to promote public service while developing their own legal and professional skills. Fellows collaborate with community legal aid providers and law schools to develop quality pro bono opportunities for law students and lawyers. 

Application Deadline: Summer, 2008 for academic year 2008-2009. 

For more information:  http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/programs/americorps/apply

Clinic Fellow in Health Policy

The Harrison Institute for Public Law at Georgetown is accepting application for fellows to supervise students in the clinical program, participate in developing curriculum, and independent research and writing.  Projects the fellow would monitor would likely be related to expanding health care, working on solutions to legal barriers for federal health reform, resolving disparities in health care etc.  Fellows receive an annual stipend, health and dental benefits, full tuition benefits in the LL.M. program and the Masters of Law (Advocacy) upon completion of the two-years.

For More Information:

http://www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/hi/PolicyClinic.htm

Public Interest Fellowship Award

The Frederick B. Abramson Public Interest Fellowship Award is a fellowship for up to $10,000 awarded to one or more graduating law students, judicial law clerks, or practicing attorneys wishing to work in public interest law. The recipients must exemplify Fred Abramson’s commitment to the use of law to advance the community and public interest by committing to at least one year’s employment with a not-for-profit organization in the District of Columbia.

For more information visit:

http://www.abramsonfoundation.org/fellowship/index.shtml

Deputy Director Position

The Office of Police Complaints (OPC) is seeking a deputy director to manage the day-to-day operations of the agency. The deputy director plays a key role in supervision over investigations, mediation, and adjudication of citizen complaints, developing recommendations for police reform, conducting community outreach, and administration of the office. 

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Deputy Director Vacancy
Office of Police Complaints
1400 I St. NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005

For more information:

Position Announcement

www.policecomplaints.dc.gov

Director of Pro Bono Programs Position

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) is seeking a new Director for its Pro Bono programs.  Must be J.D. and admitted in Maryland.  Experience (5 years +) in preferably at least one of the following areas of law: family, consumer, landlord-tenant, and/or tax law.  Some travel required.  Salary in mid $60,000s.

Please FAX or email your resume, salary requirements, and a cover letter detailing your specific qualifications no later than June 23 to:

Pro Bono Search
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
One North Charles Street, Suite 222
Baltimore, MD 21201
FAX: 443-451-4081
info@mvlslaw.org

Please, no telephone calls

Development Director Position

A Director of Development position has been listed for Ayuda-a community based NPO that provides legal services to low-income immigrants in the greater Washington DC area. 

For more information please visit:

 www.ayuda.com