Off-Campus Law School II

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law is offering an off-campus work-study law clerk position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves legal research, drafting briefs, and courtroom-related support.

Eligibility requires enrollment as a law student with work-study funds; the position is open to multiple students and the schedule is determined by the off-campus employer.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Villanova Law student receiving work-study funds.
• Work-study placement with a federal, state, or local public agency or private non-profit organization.
• Position is open to varying numbers of students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and drafting briefs as assigned.
• Witness preparation and courtroom assistance as needed.
• Assist in trial preparation, observe court matters, and participate in witness interviews or testimony.

Job description

Off-Campus Law School II

Position Information Posting Number: 20260415V Position Title: Off-Campus Law School II Posting Type Student Hours/week: Varies Eligibility: Work Study ONLY Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location Off-Campus Detailed Work Schedule Work schedule determined by off-campus employer. Number of positions: Varies Department: 242-Law School Administration Contact Name: Christopher Nicholson Contact Phone/Extension: [phone]

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary: The Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law work study program may consist of a full range of law clerk responsibilities including legal research, drafting briefs, witness preparation and courtroom assistance. In addition, students may have the opportunity to participate or assist in trial preparation, observing court matters, and attending witness interviews or testimony.

The eligible work-study position must be with a federal, state or local public agency or private non-profit organization where the work performed is in the public interest. Requirements: Must be a currently enrolled Charles Widger School of Law student receiving work-study funds. Additional Information: Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $18.00 Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for work study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * What semester(s) are you planning to work? Summer/Fall/Spring

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you ever worked on campus before? If 'Y', what department and semester/year?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your availability (days, times)?

  (Open Ended Question)

Optional Applicant Documents:

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae