Law Clerk

CURRENT EMPLOYEES OR STUDENTS:

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel seeks to hire a current third year law student or recent law school graduate as a law clerk for a three-month period to begin in late May of 2021. No prior legal experience is required. The three-month appointment is not intended to be renewed or extended. The Law Clerk may be assigned research and other projects in any of the subject matter areas handled by the Office, including those related to employment, faculty, students, research, governance, contracts, compliance, intellectual property, constitutional law, health care, litigation, government relations, regulatory matters and others. The Law Clerk may receive assignments from and will work under the supervision of all of the attorneys in the Office. The Office will make every effort to provide opportunities for the Law Clerk to attend meetings, meet with clients, and otherwise to participate in the full range of legal activities of the Office and Penn State University. Satisfactory completion of at least two years of study toward a J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an ABA-accredited law school must be achieved by May of 2021. The successful candidate must demonstrate the highest level of integrity and professionalism, possess superior research, writing and communication skills, have the ability to work in a collegial and respectful manner with colleagues, clients and others, and have a strong interest in working in the Penn State Office of the General Counsel. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for three months from date of hire. Apply online at review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters and policies, please go to which will also explain how to request a paper copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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