Education Law fellowship

Description

Georgia Legal Services Program’s (“GLSP”) mission is to provide civil legal services for Georgians

with low incomes, creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. Working at

GLSP presents the opportunity to work on challenging, significant advocacy surrounded by

dedicated, hard-working, creative colleagues. We fight for justice where it is most needed.

GLSP seeks a legal fellow to represent students and families in discipline, access, and special

education cases in various locations around the state. The fellow will have the opportunity to deepen

their understanding of student rights under state and federal law, while making a meaningful

difference in the lives of children and young people struggling in school. The fellowship will last

two (2) years, with the opportunity to continue working with GLSP upon successful completion.

Primary Responsibilities:

Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums, with a focus on student rights;

Draft appeal briefs, complaints, and memoranda;

Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities;

Case work will focus on education law issues, including discipline, special education

advocacy, enrollment, language access, and the rights of unhoused students.

Requirements

Must be a law school graduate before September 2027;

Must have passed the bar or be committed to taking the Georgia Bar Exam in 2027;

Must not have previously held a full-time, permanent public interest attorney position;

Must not have participated in any other major fellowship program;

Reliable means of transportation and valid driver's license for regular travel throughout

service area;

Experience with public school systems preferred, either as a student or employee.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated interest in or experience working with low-income clients or marginalized

populations and commitment to racial and social justice;

Willingness and ability to work as part of a team professionally and collaboratively;

Computer literacy, which includes familiarity using Microsoft Office, LegalServer, and other

computer programs;

Ability to work with diverse populations, backgrounds and perspectives;

Excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills;

Attention to detail and self-motivated

Contact Shannon Mills, Director of Attorney Recruitment and Engagement, at

[email protected] with a statement of interest, resume, writing sample, and transcript by August

21, 2026.