Northwestern Pritzker School of Law-Center for International Human Rights-Schuette Clinical Fellow in Health & Human Rights
The Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for the 2026-2027 Michael and Mary Schuette Clinical Fellowship in Health and Human Rights. The Schuette Clinical Fellow will assist with teaching, training, and supervising law students in Northwestern’s Access to Health (AtH) Project, which sits within the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s Center for International Human Rights (CIHR). The Fellow is also expected to support the broader mandate of the CIHR as needed.
During the spring semester, the Schuette Clinical Fellow will support the Health and Human Rights interdisciplinary course and co-supervise projects that students will carry out in close collaboration with community and non-profit partners. In the fall semester, the Fellow will support the AtH Project’s ongoing work by co-supervising students in the CIHR’s International Human Rights Clinic. Under faculty supervision, the Fellow will be responsible for developing clinical and experiential projects and maintaining project work; working closely with faculty to review student work product and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback; and carrying out a range of substantive and administrative duties to ensure the smooth functioning of the AtH Project. The fellow is also expected to support the mandate of the CIHR, including by planning or supporting events and student programming, mentoring and advising students, and contributing to CIHR administrative processes and public communications.
The Schuette Clinical Fellowship is full-time position based in Chicago. It is expected to begin in July 2026 and continue for 12 months. Depending on the availability of funding and other factors, it may be possible to extend the Fellowship for one additional year. The candidate is expected to begin work on or around July 1, 2026.
Please note: International travel with students is required for this role.
Minimum Qualifications:
- J.D., LL.M., or equivalent graduate-level law degree.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the human right to health, international human rights law, and/or environmental health and sustainable development; and familiarity with skills used by human rights lawyers and advocates.
- Demonstrated interest in working with students and commitment to supporting their learning and growth, including by creating and sustaining a supportive learning and working environment.
- Analytical thinking; curiosity; and an ability to work independently, as well as collaborate as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills; strong legal research, analysis, writing, and editing skills.
- Demonstrated international experience, which can include lived experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of related work experience.
- Prior experience working with underserved individuals or communities; demonstrated ability to work effectively in partnerships; and existing relationships with civil society organizations and/or affected communities that could contribute to the development of student projects related to health & human rights.
- Prior experience conducting human rights advocacy or working on issues related to global health, economic and social development, and/or environmental sustainability.
- Prior teaching or supervisory experience.
- Admission to the Illinois Bar or another U.S. jurisdiction
- Professional proficiency or fluency in Spanish or other languages relevant to project work.
- Proactive approach to project and task management and ability to remain organized amidst multiple competing demands.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.
Salary & Benefits:
Target hiring range for this position will be between $65,471.76 - $70,000.00 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
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To apply:
Interested candidates must submit: a current CV; a letter of interest of no more than 2 pages addressing any prior work or collaborations with underserved communities, any prior teaching or instructional experience, and any clinical projects or non-profit partnerships they might bring to this role; a recent writing sample of no more than 10 pages; and a list of 3 academic or professional references.
More information about the Schuette Clinical Fellowship and the application itself can be found on the Northwestern Careers page, Job ID 53128, or at the following link: https://careers.northwestern.edu/psp/hrnu_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBLPage=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=53128&PostingSeq=1
Complete application packets must be submitted via the NU Careers portal by March 27, 2026.