Juvenile Justice Post-Graduate Fellowship Announcement

The Loyola Law School Center for Juvenile Law and Policy is seeking applications for a post-graduate fellowship in the Center's Juvenile Justice Clinic. The fellowship is designed for recent law school graduates who possess a demonstrated interest in indigent juvenile defense and juvenile justice issues. The fellowship is a two year appointment, beginning on August 1, 2008. The fellowship is designed to provide a well developed practical skill set as well as clinical teaching experience.

The Center is a legal clinic that brings public service, education and advocacy together to improve the quality of legal services provided to youth in the juvenile delinquency system. The clinic provides free legal services to children in the Los Angeles delinquency courts while providing students with vital litigation skills and the opportunity to practice in the public interest.

In the Fall of the first year, the fellow will participate

in a year long academic program designed to develop

litigation and trial advocacy skills with a focus on criminal and delinquency defense. Beginning in the fall semester, the fellow will begin representing clients in the delinquency courts under the direction of the Center's clinical supervisors.

In the second year, the fellow will take on an increased

caseload and be expected to mentor clinical students. The

fellow will also have an opportunity to design and teach modules of the class room component of the clinic and will be expected to collaborate extensively in the simulated exercises. The fellowship will provide an opportunity to spend two years developing skills as a criminal litigator as well as a clinical instructor. The fellow can expect to be exposed to a broad range of juvenile justice issues and will participate in any initiatives undertaken by the Center.

However, it is not expected that fellows will have time to engage in independent scholarly research and writing.

Recent graduates will be considered, but must be sworn in to the California Bar by December 2008. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials, strong written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to public

interest lawyering. Supervisory experience is desirable.

The salary is competitive with other public interest fellowships and will be based on the number of years of legal experience. Fellows are eligible to receive an excellent benefits package provided by Loyola Marymount University.

Applicants should submit the following:

* A personal statement of no more than 750 words

describing the applicant's relevant experience, interest in

juvenile criminal defense and an explanation of how the

fellowship fits within the applicant's professional goals

* Resume

* Writing sample of 10 - 15 pages

* Three references mailed directly to the school from

the author

* Law school transcript

Applications must be received by November 15, 2007, and

addressed to:

Roxanne Hill

Juvenile Justice Fellowship

The Loyola Law School Center for Juvenile Law and Policy

919 Albany Street

Los Angeles, CA 90015

cjlp@lls.edu

No phone calls please.

Loyola Law School maintains a strong commitment to

diversity. Applications from women and members of groups

traditionally underrepresented are especially welcome