University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

The UMKC School of Law Tenant Assistance Initiative plans intends to hire up to three Truman Summer Clerks to work with Truman Fellows and Truman Attorneys to provide legal representation to tenants facing eviction. Summer clerks will assist with client intake, negotiation with opposing counsel or pro se landlords, and under supervision may make court appearances on behalf of clients of the initiative.

This is a two-month, full-time summer clerkship. Start date between June 1 and June 15. Because employment is short-term, the clerkships are not eligible for benefits.

This position is not eligible for Field Placement internship JD-credit due to it being compensated.

The Fellowships and the Summer Clerkships are named for Harry S. Truman, 33^rd President of the United States, who attended Kansas City School of Law and served for a time as the presiding judge in Jackson County, Missouri.

• Students must be eligible for Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13 certification (JD students who have completed at least 46 credits and be in good standing at the School of Law).
• Prior clinical experience, externship experience, strong lawyering skills, and a commitment to public service are helpful, but not essential.

$4,000/month

For optimal consideration, applications should be submitted by April 1. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after April 1 until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Associate Dean Jeffrey Thomas, , 816-235-2378.

Candidates should apply through the UMKC Human Resources website: .

You must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

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This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

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