Extra Help/Public Interest Fellows

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Type of Position:

ClericalNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Department:

Bowen School of Lawualr.edu/law

Summary of Job Duties:

The Bowen Summer Public Interest Fellowship will be granted to five (5) students who intend to dedicate ten (10) weeks to working full-time in the public sector. Applicants are responsible for securing their public service experience with a reputable public interest employer. Preference will be given to applicants who dedicate their time to organizations that cannot compensate them.

In addition to these five (5) fellowships, a fellowship is available for students who wish to work in an Arkansas rural community. Applicants are responsible for securing their public service experience with a reputable public interest employer. Preference will be given to applicants who are dedicating their time to organizations that cannot compensate them. This fellowship has been funded by Wilson & Associates.

Each selected fellow will receive a $6,000 stipend, an initial $1,000 - the remainder will be received bi-monthly. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and or Experience:

• Applicants must have completed at least two semesters of full-time law school study (or equivalent credits for part-time students). 
•  Applicants who dedicate their time to organizations that cannot compensate them.

Job Duties:

• Students will work full-time for 12 weeks with a public service organization during the summer months;
• Performing legal research;
• Drafting documents
• Completing other tasks, as requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform legal research using a computer and/or physical materials
• Know