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  • Northwestern University’s Dispute Resolution Research Center (DRRC) and Northwestern University School of Law invite applications for a joint two-year fellowship at the post-doctoral level. Applicants must have completed a J.D. and a Ph.D. in a social science discipline prior to beginning the fellowship.

    Fellows will hold the title of Visiting Assistant Professor, and will have the opportunity to pursue their own empirical research. Fellows are also invited to join in the ongoing research of DRRC associated faculty, located at the Kellogg School of Management, the School of Law, and other departments at the university. Fellows will have the opportunity to audit courses, and to participate in DRRC and School of Law seminars and workshops. Fellows will teach the Negotiation Workshop course at Northwestern University School of Law. Teaching load is two sections during the first year and three sections during the second year. The fellowship pays $56,600 per year plus benefits. Information about Northwestern University School of Law’s Visiting Assistant Professor program is available at: http://www.law.nwu.edu/faculty/visiting/vap.htm.

    Applications should include a vita, examples of written work, two letters of recommendation, and a statement as to how current or future research interests would benefit from association with the DRRC and the School of Law. Applications received by January 31, 2002 will be given full consideration.

    Applications should be directed to:

    Nancy McLaughlin
    Dispute Resolution Research Center
    Kellogg School of Management
    Northwestern University
    2001 Sheridan Road
    Jacobs Hall 386
    Evanston, IL 60208-2001

    Fax: (847) 491-8896

  • Yale Law School seeks applications for the Robert M. Cover Fellowship in Public Interest Law, a two-year position beginning on July 1, 2003 in the Yale Law School clinical program. The fellowship is designed for lawyers with at least four years of practice who are interested in preparing for a career in law school clinical teaching. Responsibilities include representing clients, supervising students, teaching classes, and working on one's own scholarship. Fellows will be allowed sufficient time, resources and assistance during the year to engage in research and writing. All work will be conducted with the assistance of the clinical faculty and will focus on providing legal assistance to low-income clients and organizations. Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Connecticut Bar admission or willingness to take the July 2003 bar examination required. In addition to a stipend of approximately $40,000, Fellows receive health benefits and access to university facilities.

    Send a resume, cover letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by December 31, 2002 to: Kathryn R. Stoddard, Office Manager, The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, P.O. Box 209090, New Haven, CT 06520-9090; fax: (203) 432-1426; or email Kathryn Stoddard: kathryn.stoddard@yale.edu.

    Yale Law School is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer

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