SUMMER REFUGEE/WOMEN’S RIGHTS LAW CLERK POSITIONS

The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS), a national research and advocacy organization that works in support of women seeking asylum from gender persecution, seeks full-time Law Clerks for Summer 2006. The Center is based at UC Hastings in San Francisco and directed by Resident Scholar Karen Musalo.The law clerks will be involved in the full range of CGRS’s work, and will be engaged in research and writing on key legal issues (including appellate advocacy), the development of country conditions information, including the preparation of expert witness affidavits, and national policy work carried out in collaboration with partner organizations. For more information on CGRS, see <cgrs.uchastings.edu/>. Experience or background in immigration or asylum law required. Positions run from June 1 to Aug. 15; salary approximately $2150/month. Each year, CGRS awards the “Judith Stronach Women’s Rights Fellowship” to the student law clerk whose idealism and dedication to women’s rights and refugee rights exemplifies the highest ideals of service and commitment to social justice. Interested applicants should mail a letter, resume, writing sample, and references, postmarked by December 16, 2005, to the addressed listed below.

CGRS Summer Law Clerk Position, UC Hastings College of the Law, 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.

The cover letter should include how the applicant’s background is relevant to an organization committed to diversity in all respects. CGRS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified persons including people of color, lesbians and gay men, and women are encouraged to apply. Please also indicate eligibility for work study (not required). Please no calls; no applications by fax or email.