The Law Fellow is assigned a diverse range of research and projects handled by the Office of the General Counsel, including issues related to labor and employment, litigation, contracts, research, intellectual property, tax and non-profit law, higher education law, privacy, compliance, business transactions, construction, real estate, international programs, and general business transactions. The Fellow will review and draft agreements, assist with policy development, draft position statements and cease and desist letters and monitor trends and news in higher education. This is a one-year fellowship, which may be renewed for one additional year.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Tulane Juris Doctorate Preferred
Current license to practice law in Louisiana or eligibility for admission within one year.
Class ranking - Top 30%
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed