LSU Law Center Advocacy Fellow

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coaching to student participants in moot court, trial advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs.
• Manage competition administration, including registration, team travel arrangements, and supervising the student Board of Advocates.
• Assist in recruiting and training advocacy program coaches and guest judges.
• Provide one-on-one case preparation assistance, including reviewing written briefs, witness examination scripts, and opening statements.
• Plan and implement voluntary skills training opportunities such as weekend boot camps and workshop series.
• Develop case files for internal advocacy competitions and serve as a secondary coach for external competition teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience, or a master's degree.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state (approximately 5 trips annually with overnight stays).
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent law degree.
• Experience as a competitor or coach in advocacy skills competition programs.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts.
• Various leave options and paid holidays.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities and employee discounts.

About the Company

Louisiana State University is the state's flagship land-, sea-, and space-grant institution. The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is a premier legal education institution dedicated to academic excellence, research, and preparing students to solve complex legal and social challenges.