The China Law Center at Yale Law School is seeking applications from legal professionals for an open position of Fellow in the Center’s New Haven office. This position requires working with senior Center staff to carry out and develop collaborative projects involving U.S., Chinese, and other legal experts on topics relevant to Chinese law and policy reform. Fellows conduct research and writing related to project activities, organize project events, maintain communication among project participants in the U.S., China, and elsewhere, facilitate visits by Chinese legal experts, and assist with administering the Center's operations.

Qualifications: 

1) J.D. degree (or equivalent)

2) Working-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken)

3) Experience in China (preferred)

4) Strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently

5) Excellent oral and written communications skills

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume (including contact information for references), and a writing sample to The China Law Center at yalechinalaw@gmail.com. The deadline for applications is June 20, 2007. Applicants will only be contacted if invited for an interview. 

A full list of Center staff and further information may be found on the Center's website at http://www.yale.edu/chinalaw.