Clinical Instructional Fellow

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Clinical Instructional Fellow
Fellow’s primary responsibility will be to assist the Clinic’s staff attorneys in mentoring students as they represent clients in connection with a variety of challenging cases and matters, including on issues relating to speech, privacy, and intellectual property. It is hoped that the Fellow will play a particular role in expanding the Clinic’s practice with respect to civic innovation and government technology issues. The substance of the Fellow’s work will vary from case to case but may include overseeing students in their counseling of clients; preparation of amicus briefs, comments and other filings; drafting of contracts, licenses and other transactional documents; and support for policy advocacy efforts. The Fellow may work with startups, public interest organizations, government institutions, and individual clients. The Fellow, under the close supervision of the Clinic’s Managing Director and Clinical Instructors, will meet regularly with students to prepare and strategize in connection with the students’ casework; observe students in client interactions; review students’ written and other work product; provide regular and detailed feedback to students on their projects and performance; deliver instruction in basic legal skills and technology-related practice; and ensure professional, high-quality representation of Clinic clients. Will also help develop new Cyberlaw Clinic cases and clients consistent with the Fellow’s own areas of interest and expertise and will help the Clinic to maintain relationships with existing clients and external partners. Assist the Managing Director and Clinical Instructors in managing the Clinic’s practice and operation. Will be part of the intellectual community at the Berkman Center and will have the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences at the Center and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. The Fellow will have the opportunity to engage with and participate in the Fellows community at the Center and will be permitted to spend a limited amount of time to pursue his or her own research and scholarship. The community of fellows at the Center includes wide range of people working on issues related to Internet and society, including scholars, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and others committed to understanding and advancing the public interest. Must have received Juris Doctor degree within the past 3 years and be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. 1-3 years legal-practice experience with significant internet/technology and/or relevant intellectual property law background is required.

Appointment End Date 30-Jun-2018.

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