Law Fellow

University of Memphis · Memphis

The Fellow provides foundational legal support to the Office of Legal Counsel through research, document preparation, compliance assistance, and policy development. The role is designed to build practical legal experience in a higher‑education environment while supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the Office of Legal Counsel. This fellowship is time‑limited and is expected to conclude within two years.

The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by October 20th will be guaranteed full consideration. The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres.

The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.

Serves as an entry‑level legal professional supporting the Office of Legal Counsel. Provides research, drafting, and project coordination assistance to attorneys and contributes to the implementation of policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

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