Michigan State University College of Law invites applications for a one-year position in the Housing Law Clinic to spearhead development of its Veterans Initiative.
The Housing Law Clinic provides opportunities for students to learn the practice of law in a well-supervised and academically rigorous program. The direct representation of clients is the core of the students’ experience in the clinic, and the clinic seeks to maintain a diverse and challenging docket, particularly issues concerning landlord- tenant, housing discrimination, public housing, subsidized housing, land contracts, land use, foreclosures, affordable housing, and homeownership issues.
Though the core of the Housing Law Clinic is representation of tenants in eviction proceedings, the Veterans Initiative will focus on a wide variety of legal and quasi-legal matters (e.g. housing law, family law, public benefits law, consumer/bankruptcy law, and employment law) that adversely affect the ability of veterans to obtain and maintain permanent housing. The Fellow will work in coordination with Housing Law Clinic faculty on development of the program while primarily focusing on the representation of Detroit area veteran families working to stabilize their housing circumstances. Accordingly, this position is based in Detroit with occasional travel to East Lansing.
The Fellow will receive an annual salary of $40,000.00, together with generous benefits.
Applicants must have a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission in or eligibility for apply for admission without examination to the State Bar of Michigan. Preference will be given to applicants with experience providing civil legal aid services to the homeless, the poor, or veterans, significant courtroom experience, strong academic records and writing ability, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law. Be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications are now being accepted and will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 15, 2016.
To apply, please submit a law school transcript, curriculum vitae, and cover letter explaining your interest to:
Jesse Alvarez
Michigan State University College of Law
alvarje@law.msu.edu
Michigan State University College of Law is committed to the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and those whose background, experience, and perspective would contribute to diversity.