Pro Bono Law Clerk

miadvocacy· MAP Central Administration
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📍 Ypsilanti, Michigan, United Stateshourly (student)

About this role

Describe the Job:

The Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP) is seeking a law student to join the Pro Bono Team, where they will work with our expungement division. They will help low-income Michiganders get a clean slate, opening opportunities for work, stable housing, higher education, and public benefits.


Educational Values of the Position: 

The student will be supervised by MAP’s Expungement Project Attorney, and will be based out of MAP’s Ypsilanti office. This position can be tailored to areas of interest within the realm of criminal record expungement. Possible responsibilities include drafting briefs, drafting and filing applications to set aside convictions, contacting clients and conveying attorney-approved legal advice, drafting eligibility letters, and interfacing with courts and police departments to resolve record issues. For 2L and 3L students there will also be opportunities to represent clients in a hearing supervised by an attorney if desired.

Students wil gain hands on experience in public interest work, including implementation of various lawyering tasks and procedures, as well as improved communication skills by interacting with courts and multiple other departments.


Requirements for the job:

Applicants must possess strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations through lived or learned experience. Familiarity with the criminal legal system and/or experience working with people impacted by the criminal legal system is welcome but not required. Experience with legal writing is a plus.


TO APPLY: Please complete this application and submit your resume and cover letter. You can also access the application by copying and pasting the following web address into your browser: https://miadvocacy.bamboohr.com/careers/313.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Pro Bono Law Clerk position at miadvocacy?
The salary for this Pro Bono Law Clerk role at miadvocacy is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Pro Bono Law Clerk position at miadvocacy located?
This Pro Bono Law Clerk role at miadvocacy is based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Pro Bono Law Clerk role at miadvocacy full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a hourly (student) position. It is posted as a Pro Bono Law Clerk role in the MAP Central Administration department at miadvocacy.
Which team or department does the Pro Bono Law Clerk at miadvocacy belong to?
This Pro Bono Law Clerk position is part of the MAP Central Administration department at miadvocacy. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Pro Bono Law Clerk position at miadvocacy?
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When was the Pro Bono Law Clerk job at miadvocacy posted?
This Pro Bono Law Clerk position at miadvocacy was posted on Aug 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Pro Bono Law Clerk
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