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Maurice A. Deane School of Law |
| Office: |
Deportation Defense Clinic |
| Full-Time or Part-Time: |
Full-Time |
| About Hofstra |
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.
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Description:
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The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, located in Hempstead, NY, is seeking to hire a Clinical Fellow for its newly created Deportation Defense Clinic.
The Deportation Defense Clinic (“DDC”) will work to protect those immigrants on Long Island who are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of increased deportation enforcement, and will conduct that work in a number of ways. The Clinic Fellow will work with the DDC’s Attorney-in-Charge and with law students in the representation of individuals at high risk of deportation, such as those with removal orders or those losing status due to new federal policies. The DDC will also collaborate with existing community organizations and networks on non-litigation community lawyering projects in support of Long Island's immigrant communities. These projects will aim to tackle the systemic issues often impossible to address through individual-client litigation. The Clinic Fellow will work under the Attorney-in-Charge in client selection, client representation, community advocacy, and supervision and mentoring of law students.
The Hofstra Law Clinic, where the DDC will be housed, was established in 1973 and is an integral part of the Law School. The Law School has several additional clinical offerings, including three that also work with immigrant populations: Asylum, Immigration, and Youth Advocacy.
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| Qualifications: |
The Law School seeks an applicant who has a demonstrated commitment to immigration law, one to two years’ experience in the field as well as a J.D. degree. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. Additional foreign language proficiency is also beneficial.
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| Application Instructions: |
For consideration, please submit a letter of interest, resume or C.V., law school transcript and a list of references to:
Clinical Fellow Deportation Defense Clinic Search Committee
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Room 244, Dean’s Office
121 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
LawSchoolFacultyJobs@hofstra.edu
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| Voluntary Self-Identification |
All applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification forms |
| Deadline: |
Open until filled |
| Date Posted: |
03/06/2017 |
| Posting Number: |
896993-17 |
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