Northeastern Law School - Clinical Fellow - Civil Rights & Restorative Project
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW's Center for Law, Equity and Race is seeking a clinical fellow for the Civil Rights & Restorative Justice Project.
About the Opportunity
The Civil Rights & Restorative Justice Project (CRRJ) investigates, publicizes, and remediates historical cases of racially motivated violence. Founded in 2007, CRRJ combines rigorous research and community engagement. CRRJ’s mission includes expanding the online archive on racial violence, training civil and human rights lawyers, designing reparative projects, and supporting innovative research.
The Elizabeth Zitrin Justice Fellow is a clinical fellowship offering professional development in civil rights, criminal justice, and restorative justice. The Fellow teaches and mentors law students, develops courses, and contributes to advocacy-oriented programs.
The Fellow supports CRRJ’s ongoing projects including:
- Working closely with students on research, law and policy analysis, and lawyering skills.
- Training governmental employees, researchers, and advocates in racial justice and historical injustice.
- Conducting research for the CRRJ docket and archive.
- Developing and implementing advocacy strategies.
- Litigation.
- Conducting studies and producing reports.
- Representing CRRJ at conferences.
This is a one-year appointment with possible renewal for a second year.
Responsibilities:
1) Manage CRRJ Clinic and Students:
- Supervise students handling CRRJ cases.
- Help improve students’ lawyering skills, legal research, and writing.
- Review student drafts and assist with case development.
- Participate in all clinic activities, including case rounds and seminars.
- Develop appropriate cases for the clinic.
2) Managing CRRJ Docket and Programs:
- Conduct legal research and pursue appropriate legal remedies for CRRJ constituents.
- Work closely with lawyers and researchers on civil rights and criminal justice issues.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction with one to three years of experience in civil rights or criminal justice litigation, government practice, or academic research.
Preferred Qualifications:
Outstanding academic credentials; demonstrated interest in civil rights, racial justice, or restorative justice; strong communication and research skills; excellent work ethic; ability to work independently and on multiple projects. Experience supervising students is a plus.
Documents to Submit:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references in one PDF submission.
Position Type:
Research
Additional Information:
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Visit here for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a diverse community of faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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