Attorneys
Toledo Legal Aid Society
TLAS Fellowship Program is hiring up to six attorneys in Lucas County, Ohio.
Successful candidates must be licensed with the Ohio Supreme Court.
Graduates from an accredited college of law who are awaiting Ohio bar results will be considered for the program.
Description:
The TLAS Fellowship Program is intended to provide meaningful training and experience for entry-level attorneys. Each Fellow will be paired with an attorney from the felony division and the misdemeanor division. This pairing will establish a mentoring relationship with an experienced attorney and provide a strong foundation for a career in criminal defense. Fellows will engage in client interviews; conduct arraignments and bond modification hearings; negotiate with prosecutors; research legal issues; participate in trials and suppression hearings; draft sentencing memorandum, and participate in sentencing hearings. To provide the most meaningful experience, each Fellow must be licensed to practice law in Ohio prior to beginning their fellowship.