Federal Litigation Clinic Fellow

Fordham Law Compliance Affinity Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London is seeking a Federal Litigation Clinic Fellow to supervise law students in federal cases and provide clinical legal education. The role requires a Juris Doctor, at least 2 years of legal experience, and admission to the New York State Bar. Successful candidates will join a dynamic team to enhance students' practical skills and experience in legal education, offering a starting salary range of $85,000 to $95,000.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of post-J.D. legal experience.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in federal criminal and civil cases.
• Attends team meetings and conducts lawyering activities.
• Designs and teaches seminar sessions with faculty colleagues.
• Fulfills administrative responsibilities of the clinic.

Skills

Analytic skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communications skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting

Reporting to a Professor at the Law School, the Federal Litigation Clinic Fellow provides representation to clients and clinical legal education to students of the Federal Litigation Clinic.

Essential Functions

• Supervises students in federal criminal and civil cases and collaborates with other supervisors to manage the clinic caseload and represent clinic clients.
• Attends regularly scheduled team meetings and supervises and conducts all required lawyering activities, including court appearances, jail visits, fact investigations, and other facets of federal litigation.
• Shares responsibility, under supervision, for designing and teaching seminar sessions with full‑time faculty colleagues.
• Fulfills administrative and case‑handling responsibilities of the clinic.
• Participates in a clinical pedagogy seminar and other activities designed to support an interest in clinical teaching and legal education.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

None specified.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of post‑J.D. legal experience.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding analytic, legal research, legal writing, communications and interpersonal skills, as well as familiarity with and commitment to the principles of clinical legal education.
• Proficient computer skills, including Google and Microsoft office suites, website management and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal criminal defense litigation, and related civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels.

Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $85,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $95,000

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Union Status

No

Posting Information

Posting Number: A984P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Posting Date: 11/17/2025

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

• Physical Activity: Sitting Often
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
• Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
• Standing Seldom
• Walking Seldom
• Running Not Required
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
• Climbing stairs Not Required
• Climbing ladders Not Required
• Reaching overhead Not Required
• Pulling, pushing Not Required
• Shoveling Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
• Work Environment: Office Environment – employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
• Optional Documents: None specified

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 2 years of post‑J.D. legal experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been admitted to the New York State Bar?
  • Yes
  • No