Environmental Justice Clinical Fellow, Stanford Law School

Fellowship applicants should have:

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social justice issues and a track record of community engagement and service

• One to three years of relevant experience in litigation, legislative or regulatory practice, and/or policy advocacy, including judicial clerkships

• Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and editing abilities, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a collaborative spirit

• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards

• Strong organizational/management skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and an aptitude for law practice and client-centered representation

• Membership in the California bar strongly preferred

This position is for a two-year fixed term, and the Fellow will work primarily in-person at the Mills Legal Clinic on the main Stanford campus.  Salary is based on a formula that is competitive with similar positions, and Stanford provides a generous benefits package.

Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in the position and relevant experience, a resume, a writing sample, a list of three professional references, and a law school transcript through http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/, referencing job number 92380.  Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Applicants must be available to start no later than August 2022.

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Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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