The Georgetown Street Law program seeks applicants for the Georgetown Street Law Teaching Fellowship starting in August 2023 and ending in July 2025. Upon completing the fellowship, the fellow will earn a Master of Laws in Advocacy (L.L.M). The fellowship program combines experiential legal education, implementation of interactive educational methodology, seminar instruction, field supervision and work product review of second-and third-year law students, program administration, curriculum development, and scholarly research.

Since 1972, the Georgetown University Law Center Street Law Program has provided law-related educational services in the District of Columbia public high schools, correctional facilities, and other community locations. Georgetown Street Law’s purpose is: (1) to support the professional development of the Georgetown law students who teach the Street Law classes in the community and (2) to provide law-focused education to non-lawyers using interactive educational methods. These methods develop academic, critical thinking, and civic skills. See the Georgetown Street Law website here.

The fellowship is ideal for someone interested in developing instructional, supervisory, and research abilities in a setting that combines public education, teaching, and public interest work. The fellows and faculty jointly teach the weekly seminar, exploring many aspects of teaching, learning, and law. The fellowship prepares the candidate for a career in teaching, the practice of law, or both. The fellow will network with local school officials, practicing legal professionals, and non-lawyer volunteers.

Candidates with a demonstrated interest and experience in education and youth issues, significant trial practice, classroom or alternative teaching experience, and knowledge of best practices in teaching, learning, and supervision is preferred.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervise law students who teach courses in practical law in DC high schools and various community placements
• Develop a legal curriculum appropriate for high school students and other non-lawyers
• Execute a district-wide mock trial competition
• Cultivate Street Law mentor attorney program and liaise with volunteers
• Meet regularly with high school administrators to coordinate Street Law classes
• Perform other instructional and administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• Ability to communicate effectively with law students, legal professionals, youth, and non-lawyers
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, other staff members, and with community organizations and coalitions
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and research and writing skills
• Candidates with trial, classroom, or alternative teaching experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Teaching fellows receive an annual stipend of $70,000 for the first year of the fellowship and $75,000 for the second year. The fellow also receives health and dental benefits and all tuition and fees in the L.L.M program. As full-time students, fellows qualify for deferment of their student loans and may be eligible for loan repayment assistance from their law schools.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following application materials in a single PDF file attached to an email to streetlaw@georgetown.edu. Address all materials to Professor Charisma Howell.

• A brief statement explaining the applicant’s interest in the position
• A resume
• A law school transcript
• Three references, including contact information
• A writing sample

Send application materials in a single PDF file attached to an email to streetlaw@georgetown.edu. Please address all materials to Professor Charisma Howell.