The NAPABA Law Foundation is inviting applications for a 2-year Community Law Fellowship placement at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)Washington, DC from a recent law school graduate interested in pursuing a career in public interest law and policy.
About NAPABA, Washington, DC
Through the strength, talent, and engagement of our diverse and growing membership, NAPABA is the preeminent professional development organization and voice for the Asian Pacific American legal community and is a leading proponent for justice.
About Community Law Fellowship
The NAPABA Law Foundation is inviting applications for a 2-year Community Law Fellowship placement at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)Washington, DC from a recent law school graduate interested in pursuing a career in public interest law and policy.
Role and Responsibilities
- The Community Law Fellow will directly support NAPABA’s advocacy and policy program, focusing on supporting and leading initiatives within their anti-hate project.
- The Community Law Fellow will take a leadership role in our hate crimes reporting program and referral program, conduct outreach and educational presentations, maintain, and develop relationships with key stakeholders, and engage in other analysis and advocacy as needed.
- The Fellow will also support both er NAPABA community engagement programs, educational programs, and legislative advocacy.
- The Fellow will work under the supervision of NAPABA’s Policy Director.
Eligibility for Community Law Fellowship
- Candidates must be a recent law school graduate (2020 – 22 graduating year), or a recent judicial clerk or non-public interest fellow (departed service in 2020 or later) with a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and Asian Pacific American issues.
- Furthermore, because it is intended that the candidate focus his or her efforts on the Fellowship and its attendant commitments, the candidate may not seek other full or part-time employment with any other employer once the Fellowship is received and may not engage in other employment during the Fellowship period.
Duration
2 Years
How to Apply?
Please find the link at the end of this post.
Compensation
The total compensation will be $60,000 per year and a $10,000 payment to the Fellow upon completion of the Fellowship.
Location
Washington, DC
Deadline
July 31, 2022
