Education Law Fellow

Legal Fellowship Position

This is a one-year legal fellowship position with the Disability Justice section of the Law Clinic. The primary focus for the Fellow position is to work with the clinic professor and other staff assigned to the Disability Justice section to provide direct civil legal representation to indigent clients advocating for the educational rights and equity of students with disabilities. Areas of practice include representing parents of students with disabilities at IEP meetings, evaluation meetings, Manifestation Determination Review and other school disciplinary hearings, as well as in formal dispute resolution proceedings such as due process hearings, formal administrative complaints, and litigation in state and federal courts.

Examples of Duties

The Fellow will assist with representation of clients on the education docket of the Law Clinic's Disability Justice section. The Fellow will also support training, impact litigation, and systemic reform efforts aimed at upholding educational equity and civil rights for students with disabilities.

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum Juris Doctorate.
• Member of the Louisiana bar or sitting for the July 2026 bar.
• Minimum 1 year law practice/litigation experience representing low-income and diverse client populations. Student work or internship experience will be considered.
• Outstanding legal research and writing skills.
• Commitment to social justice lawyering.
• Highly organized, excellent communication skills, and case management experience.

Physical Requirements Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.