*PAID* SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SUMMER INTERSHIP
The Office of the General Counsel for the Shelby County Board of Education is currently seeking a law clerk for a summer 2016 internship opportunity. Summer Clerkships will be a full time position lasting approximately 10 weeks. (anticipated 5/31/16 to 8/4/16).
Clerks will gain hands on experience in matters dealing with education law, contract law, civil rights, tort liability, and employment law. Law clerks will conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, review contracts and assist in other legal matters relevant to the operation of a public school system.
The successful candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and have completed their second year of law school. The ideal candidate will also have strong research, writing, problem solving, and analytical abilities. He/she must be a team player, but also be able to work independently. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills are a must, as well as incredible attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have eagerness to learn and a passion for education reform. He/she should also be a member of law review and/or an honors moot court program.
The position will only remain open “UNTIL FILLED,” so apply ASAP. The pay is $18/hr. 2L preferred. Send your resume, cover letter, writing sample and unofficial transcript to Rodney Moore, Esq. Chief Legal Officer at the following email: sandersml@scsk12.org
