Legal Fellow First AmendmentLaw Clinic

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

Tulane’s First Amendment Law Clinic (the Clinic) launched in 2020 to defend and advance the rights of free speech, press, assembly and petition through litigation and advocacy, while providing law students with real-world experience to become leaders on First Amendment issues. The Clinic takes on a wide array of matters including defending journalists against intimidation lawsuits; representing students engaging in free speech; protecting the rights of citizens to engage in robust online commentary; and supporting Louisianans in the free use of our streets and public places for the exchange of ideas.Under the direction of the Clinic’s Director, the Fellow will be expected to: (1) engage in direct substantial legal work and client representation including intake, drafting, and filing pleadings, conducting legal research, taking discovery, motion practice and court appearances; and (2) helping to support the Clinic’s law student attorneys through collaboration on case work and client matters. The Fellow may also assist with conducting community education and outreach.

Required Qualifications

·J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and must be admitted or eligible to practice in Louisiana (i.e., must be a member of the Louisiana bar or gain admission at next available bar examination

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience defending the First Amendment’s expressive clauses;

• and/or

•Federal court litigation experience.