Federal Work Study

The Federal Work Study Program provides part-time jobs for graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.

Overview of Federal Work-Study:

  • It provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school.
  • It’s available to SJCL students with financial need.
  • It’s available to full-time or part-time students.

Are jobs on campus or off campus?

  • Both. If you work on campus, you’ll usually work for your school. If you work off campus, you will work either at a private practice, nonprofit organization or a public agency.
  • Private for-profit job placements must be relevant to your course of study (to the maximum extent possible).

SJCL Employment Application

If you are interested in a position, contact Beth Pitcock, bpitcock@sjcl.edu

  • Legal Internship, (Fresno), County Public Defender, Federal Work-Study

    Legal Internships are offered throughout the year at the beginning of the Summer, Fall and Spring semesters. Summer internships could be authorized for up to thirty hours a week through the Work-Study Program depending on the availability and eligibility of federal funds. Legal interns are generally assigned to a felony, major crimes or juvenile supervising attorneys. Interns are eligible to receive academic credit if an agreement is made between Fresno County Public Defender and SJCL.  The law...

  • Student Law Clerk (Fresno), Federal Work-Study

    Under the direction in-house senior attorney, the law clerk will conduct research for auto accident cases (high case volume) drafting motions. The position requires strict attention to detail, strong organization skills, independent follow-through, respond constructively to changing situations, protect confidential information and create good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers. Example of Duties Performs legal research and analysis, assists with the preparation of drafting...

  • Case Worker Intern-Education & Leadership Foundation, (Fresno) Federal Work-Study

    The Education & Leadership Foundation is a community benefit non-profit organization that provides education, civic engagement, and immigration services. Overview of The Position The Case Worker, supports ELF’s immigration services, providing direct and indirect support to staff and/or clients in service areas including Adjustment of status, Consular Process, Extension of Non-immigrant status, DACA applications, Naturalization, Acquisition and Derivation of Citizenship, Legal Permanent...

  • Library Proctors (SJCL-Clovis) Federal Work-Study

    Under the supervision of a Librarian, during library hours, the library proctor maintains a continuous presence at the proctor desk to assist library patrons. Duties and Responsibilities Answer the phone while demonstrating exceptional service and professionalism. Provide technical assistance with library and other school equipment if needed. Weekend shift accepts mail and packages. Provide directional assistance. Answer reference questions without giving legal advice. Enforce library rules and...