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

  • Law Clerk, BREN (SJCL-Clovis), Federal Work-Study

    Under the direction of the Clinic Director, Law Clerk will be dedicated to conducting research, record review, and writing for complex cases. The Law Clerk will also be responsible for monitoring the workload and deadlines for pending BREN Clinic matters. The Law Clerk will conduct intake and follow-up consultations with BREN Clinic clients.   Beginning January 2025 and expected end May 2025, must be flexible to work between the hours of 9-5pm. Not to exceed a total of 10 hours per week. Minimum...

  • 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...

  • Student Law Intern- Oasis Legal Services (Fresno), Federal Work-Study

    Position Overview Oasis Legal Services is seeking law student interns who are passionate about immigrants’ rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, and providing legal services to underrepresented low-income communities. Prior knowledge of immigration law or asylum law, while not necessary, is a plus. Legal staff will train interns on the relevant law and procedure and will supervise interns closely. Oasis Legal Services is a nonprofit legal services organization with offices in Berkeley and Fresno, California. We...

  • 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...