Teaching Fellowship in ChildLaw

TWO-YEAR POST-GRADUATE CLINICAL TEACHING FELLOWSHIP IN
CHILDLAW POLICY AND LEGISLATION
Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for the post-graduate ChildLaw Policy Clinical Teaching Fellowship. This two-year Fellowship, a non-tenure track faculty position, will commence in July 2012.

Under the direction of the director of the ChildLaw Policy Institute, housed in the Civitas ChildLaw Center at Loyola's School of Law, the Fellowship provides an opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience in the area of clinical law teaching specific to policy and legislative reform. The Clinical Fellow will work closely with the Policy Institute's director, participating in the Institute's policy initiatives. The Policy Institute works on a broad range of projects related to children, including child protection, juvenile justice, domestic violence and children's health through policy reform, legislative advocacy, research and training. The Fellow also will participate in the development of course curriculum for the ChildLaw Policy and Legislation Clinic and may have the opportunity to participate in teaching and supervision of students involved in other childlaw classes. The Fellow will be encouraged to develop independent areas of interest, consistent with the mission of the ChildLaw Policy Institute.
Criteria for Selection: Preference will be given to recent law school graduates with experience in legislative and policy research and analysis on the state and federal level and familiarity with the legislative process; a demonstrated interest in the field of child law; and an interest in pursuing a career in clinical law teaching. Candidates with at least two years of practice experience are preferred. Must possess excellent communication and writing skills.

Selection Process: Application materials should be postmarked by May 15, 2012 and should be submitted to Griselda Sánchez, Loyola ChildLaw Center, 25 E. Pearson St., Suite 1107, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Applications should include a short statement describing the candidate's reasons for applying for the fellowship, a current resume, a law school transcript, three references, two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. A current resume must also be submitted through Loyola's career site.

For more information, contact Professor Anita Weinberg, Director of the Loyola ChildLaw Policy Institute, at (312) 915-6482, email aweinbe@luc.edu.