September 29, 2015, 12:00 p.m, FH 326
Come have lunch with Partnership for Children’s Rights (PFCR) Executive Director Todd Silverblatt and Senior Attorney Erin McCormack-Herbert as they discuss the ins and outs of PFCR’s Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellowship exclusively for NYU Law graduates. This event is great for 2Ls and 3Ls thinking about applying for post-graduation fellowships (and 1Ls who are thinking ahead!).
Please RSVP.
The Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellowship
The Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellowship is receiving applications from recent NYU School of Law graduates or NYU graduates completing clerkships to serve as an attorney for New York City children from low income families with special education needs at the offices of Partnership for Children’s Rights. The fellowship will commence in September of 2016 for the period of one year. The fellowship may be extended for a second year upon mutual agreement.
Founded in 1999 as Legal Services for Children, Inc., Partnership for Children’s Rights is dedicated to protecting the rights of New York’s disabled children who are economically disadvantaged. PFCR attorneys, with the support of social service professionals, provide free legal representation for children with special needs. We strive to obtain equal opportunity and access to services to help children grow into self-sufficient and independent adults.
The Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellowship offers an outstanding opportunity for lawyers interested in, and committed to, a career in public service and promoting the rights of children to experience the rewards of hands-on training and supervision by seasoned and dedicated professionals. The fellow will represent families in administrative hearings brought against the NYC Department of Education to secure appropriate educational placements and services for children with learning, emotional and physical disabilities. The fellow will:
– conduct client interviews, case preparations, including legal research and record review;
– develop legal arguments, gather evidence, and prepare witnesses;
– provide legal representation in Administrative Hearings and other litigation;
– as appropriate, engage in post hearing advocacy including state and federal court motion and appellate practice;
– work as part of an interdisciplinary team with educational specialists;
There will also be opportunities for community outreach and education.
Compensation for this position will be equal to the starting salary at The Legal Aid Society of New York City. Benefits include medical coverage, long and short term disability insurance and life insurance.
Applications may be submitted until November 20, 2015 and must include a resume, writing sample, transcript, and references, along with a cover letter providing a detailed description of the candidate’s commitment to child advocacy and public interest law. Please forward all correspondence to:
The Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellowship at Partnership for Children’s Rights
271 Madison Avenue, 17th floor
New York, New York 10016