The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified Heinz Asylum Clinical Fellow for the Immigration Law Clinic. This is one year Heinz Asylum Clinical Fellow position that will be housed at the Immigration Law Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law under the supervision of the Clinic Director. This is a grant funded position to begin immediately and end on December 31, 2025. The School of Law is located on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh, one of the nation’s top public research universities, close to state and federal courts, major corporate headquarters, and local, national, and international law firms. The University is one of the anchor institutions of Pittsburgh, a city that has enjoyed a remarkable transformation and continues to reinvent itself as a world-class center of education, medicine, and technology.
The Visiting Clinical Fellow will provide legal representation and immigration counseling to immigrants seeking asylum before the U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS); advocate for clients before other government administrative agencies and before other service agencies, as needed and/or as appropriate; and develop CLE courses to train pro bono attorneys to take asylum cases as well as train and support pro bono attorneys who will work with local organizations in assisting Afghan refugees. The Fellow is responsible for case coverage over the summer and during the winter break.
Qualifications: J.D. or LLM from an ABA-accredited school, one year of direct experience working with asylum seekers or international refugees and community-based organizations, a strong academic record, and/or other indicia of high-performance ability; commitment to work for low-income and immigrant clients; and a strong interest in teaching. Experience working closely with Afghan refugees and familiarity with the culture and current country conditions is highly desirable. Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is preferred.
A fellow must be a member in good standing of a state bar or territory.
Recent graduates with experience in asylum cases are welcome to apply; employment is contingent on passing the bar of any state or territory.
In furtherance of our strong institutional commitment to a diverse faculty, we particularly welcome applications from those who are members of underrepresented groups and others who would bring diverse ideas and perspectives to our community.