Baker Donelson Seeks 1L Pro Bono Fellow
The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. will be selecting one student to fill the Pro Bono Summer Fellowship position in our Memphis, TN office. The position is open to 1L (rising 2L) students. Fellows will work under the supervision of Baker Donelson’s pro bono committee members, and have the opportunity to work on a variety of pro bono projects with attorneys in the firm’s Jackson office. Pro bono projects currently underway in Baker Donelson’s Memphis office include
· Assist with the efforts to expand ABA Free Legal Answers throughout the U.S., providing support to remove barriers to civil justice for low income and disadvantage people
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· Participate in a partnership with the Community Legal Center of Memphis in its efforts to train attorneys in assisting unaccompanied immigrant minors navigate juvenile courts.
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· Coordinate efforts to support the Veterans’ Legal Clinic, a monthly clinic to provide legal guidance with matters such as obtaining a driver’s license, gaining employment, and assistance with family law
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· Work on asylum cases for qualified pro bono clients
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· Provide support in challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee statute requiring suspension of driver’s license for traffic and driving citations Pro Bono Fellows will attend meetings and hearings with the attorneys handling these and other matters, research legal issues, and draft pleadings and documents. The dates of the program are May 14th – June 22nd with significant flexibility.
COMPENSATION
Volunteer based and can be used to accrue pro bono credit as part of the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law graduation requirement.
If students are interested in applying, they should submit their resume, cover letter, and an unofficial transcript to marmstrong@bakerdonelson.com with the subject: Memphis Summer Pro Bono Fellow. Position open until filled.
