LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring an Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, Non-Tenure Track.

Loyola University Chicago School of Law invites applications for a full-time clinical professor of law to serve as the Assistant Dean for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. Loyola Law is a social and racial justice leader. In 2020, the School of Law revised its mission to prioritize its commitment to addressing issues of systemic racism and other forms of oppression. The Assistant Dean provides vital support to this mission as a member of the School of Law senior leadership team who reports to the Dean of the School of Law. The Assistant Dean is primarily responsible for ensuring that the School builds, navigates and sustains a culture and climate of belonging for all students, with a particular focus on the experiences of students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. The Assistant Dean develops student-focused educational programming and services. The Assistant Dean also serves a key role in the development of criteria and the implementation of accountability metrics to measure the progress of the School of Law towards the University’s goal of becoming an anti-racist institution. This clinical faculty position provides for a 3-year presumptively renewable contract on a 12-month appointment. 

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

STRATEGIC PLANNING RESPONSIBILITIES: Development of an operational plan for the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity; contributing to the publication of an annual School of Law Diversity Report; provision of operational support in furtherance of the law school mission to become an anti- racist institution as detailed in the  School of Law’s strategic plan and mission;  provision of strategic leadership on matters related to inclusion, diversity and equity within the law school;

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: Provides guidance, mentoring and support to students on issues involving inclusion, diversity and equity; support and development of the DEI Ambassadors program; provide advice, support and mentoring for student affinity groups.

STUDENT-FACING PROGRAMMING: Develops and sponsors student-facing, non-curricular, educational programs, workshops and other community-wide initiatives to support a more inclusive environment for students; supports diversity initiatives offered through the Office of Admissions, Student Organizations, Career Services, Alumni Relations, and the Associate Dean of Mission Innovation; support for pre-law mentoring and pipeline programs; supports pipeline programs between the School of Law and undergraduate institutions that serve historically disadvantaged communities including Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions.

LIAISON RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the primary liaison for the School of Law with the central University on matters related to diversity, equity and inclusion including, but not limited to the Office of Compliance and Equity, the Institute for Racial Justice, and the Office of the Vice President of Institutional Diversity Equity and Inclusion; serves as the primary liaison for the School of Law with outside consultants that provide diversity, equity and including related services to students; serves upon request of the Dean of the School of Law on faculty governance committees, alumni and advisory boards, and University-level committees addressing issues of inclusion, diversity and equity;

ADMINISTRATION:  Assists the Associate Dean of Mission Innovation, as needed, on issues of inclusion, diversity and equity as it relates to faculty; Participates and presents at conferences and Continuing Legal Education workshops on issues of inclusion, diversity and equity; Partners with the Assistant Director of Academic Business Operations and the Associate Dean of Advancement to secure and manage funding needs for the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity; and Other duties as relates to student-facing inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives as assigned by the Dean of the School of Law.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited institution, at least five years of legal practice, higher education or consulting experience, with substantial relevant experience working in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in a law school or legal practice strongly preferred. Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders in a higher education community, including faculty, staff, students, and program graduates. Superior communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey complex issues and objectives clearly and plainly, orally and in writing. Strong problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently; proven successful project management and supervisory skills; and ability to work collaboratively in teams. Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact. Familiarity with relevant federal and state legal frameworks surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.

Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement of interest, a current Curriculum Vitae, and the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to your professional qualifications for this position to www.careers.luc.edu. All applicants should also specifically address in their statement of interest how they will contribute to the law school’s mission statement, available at https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission/index.cfm

Application materials may also be emailed directly to Prof. John Dehn at jdehn@luc.edu. However, all applicants selected for interviews will need to submit materials to the Loyola website above for university processing.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preferred start date is negotiable, but must be no earlier than April 1, 2022 and no later than July 1, 2022.

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is a student-focused law center inspired by the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, intellectual openness, and service to others. For more information on the law school and our mission, please visit: https://www.luc.edu

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff and student populations because broad diversity contributes to a robust academic environment and is critical to meeting the University’s commitment to excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. Candidates should consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/mission/index.shtml to gain a clearer understanding of LUC’s mission. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, please consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability status, or veteran status.

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Clinic Director for its Health Justice Clinic.

Duke University’s Law School seeks a dynamic and proven lawyer-advocate to lead its oldest law clinic, the Health Justice Clinic. The Health Justice Clinic has a proud and significant history within the Law School and is a well-recognized and valuable resource for the community.  The Director will be considered for an appointment to clinical faculty.  This appointment offers a rare opportunity to join a law school with deep faculty, student and institutional engagement in health law and policy and a strong and well-resourced Clinical Program.  

The Health Justice Clinic is the oldest of Duke Law School’s current clinics.  Twenty- five years ago, clinical faculty and law students began providing legal services to clients suffering from HIV/AIDS through the Duke Legal Assistance Project. The Project evolved over the years, first spinning off the AIDS Policy Clinic, adding a Cancer Initiative, and ultimately developing into the Health Justice Clinic that we have today.  In its current iteration, the Health Justice Clinic is dedicated to advancing issues of access, equity and justice for low-income individuals and communities within the health care system.  It enjoys strong student interest and achieves significant impacts through its direct service and policy advocacy.  The Health Justice Clinic is staffed by a Director and Supervising Attorney and supported by a shared Office Manager and Director of Clinical Programs.

The precise contours of the Director position and future direction of the Clinic will reflect the strengths and interests of the successful applicant.  We seek a clinical leader to establish and implement a compelling vision for the Clinic while continuing to provide the highest quality learning opportunities for students and responding to the essential legal needs of the community.  In addition to a strong record of clinical teaching, intellectual engagement, and leadership in the field, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of public interest lawyering in areas of health law, health equity, and the social determinants of health. At Duke Law, clinical faculty teach other courses or seminars in addition to clinics. Faculty also have the opportunity and support to pursue other academic interests, including research and scholarship related to their areas of expertise, which can include collaboration with doctrinal faculty.

This is an exciting time for clinical and experiential education at Duke Law School.  The Clinical Program, which currently consists of 11 individual clinics, is an integral component of the Law School’s curricular focus on professional development and problem solving. The successful candidate will actively engage with faculty from across the Law School and University to continue to grow and strengthen this key part of the curriculum.  Opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement are extensive, as Duke Law School is part of a top research university that includes a world-renowned School of Medicine.

The position of Director of the Health Justice Clinic at Duke Law is open for the 2021-22 academic year and beyond. We would expect the Director to join the Duke Law faculty in the summer of 2022.  Minimum requirements include a J.D. (or foreign equivalent), membership in the North Carolina Bar (or eligibility for admission and a willingness to become a member), and at least seven years combined experience practicing and/or teaching in a related area of law. Specific academic title and terms of employment will be determined based upon successful applicant’s qualifications.

Information about Duke University’s requirements for COVID 19 vaccines for faculty, staff and students are published here: https://covidvaccine.duke.edu/.

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Interested applicants must apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20477).  Applicants should also submit a letter of interest and résumé via email to Cynthia Cammarn at cynthia.cammarn@law.duke.edu. Please submit your materials as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we anticipate interviewing finalists on campus in February 2022.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Staff Attorney for the Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic (CESEC).

UIC School of Law (formerly John Marshall Law School) is Chicago's only public law school. The CESEC represents worker-owned cooperative business, non-profit, or small business that operate for the benefit of underserved communities. CESEC clients often promote equity, practice democratic decision-making, and build sustainability in their neighborhoods.

The Staff Attorney is responsible for representing clients in transactional and regulatory matters, creating informational materials, as well as conducting community workshops and education on topics related to business law or industry regulations with a focus of Social Equity Cannabis businesses and start-ups. The Staff Attorney will also supervise law students in the representation of clients.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast-pace collaborative environment to serve clients and the community and will also have a strong commitment to economic justice, racial justice, and client-centered lawyering.

A Juris Doctor from an ABA approved Law School is required as well as an active Illinois license, or ability to be admitted by motion to the Illinois Bar; excellent time management and organization skills; and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills. A minimum of two (2) years of practice experience; experience in transactional law, non-profit law, community development law, economic development or community lawyering; and ability to communicate fluently in Spanish (written and oral) are highly preferred.

All full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of benefits at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.

For fullest consideration, submit a letter of intent, current resume, and the names of 3 references by January 14, 2022 to https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=148376 .

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking new or experienced clinical teachers for tenure-track positions on its clinical faculty.

Applicants in any field of practice are welcome to apply. We seek to hire faculty committed to providing a powerful individual and collective learning experience that engages students actively in working collaboratively with underserved individuals and communities as they look to gain access to justice. Our preference is to hire faculty who will create clinics or teach in an existing clinic where students serve as the primary providers of legal services under close faculty supervision.

Applicants should have practice experience and an academic record that demonstrate the potential for high-quality clinical teaching and scholarly achievement.

NYU Law School is strongly committed to diversity. We welcome all applications, especially from applicants who would contribute to the diversity of the law school community in any way, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability.

A description of our clinical program is available at: https://www.law.nyu.edu/academics/clinics.

If you wish to apply, please send a statement of interest and a résumé to Randy Hertz, the chair of the law school’s clinical hiring committee, by no later than November 15, 2021, at randy.hertz@nyu.edu.

If you have questions, please e-mail Randy and/or hiring committee members Deborah Archer (deborah.archer@nyu.edu) or Alina Das (alina.das@nyu.edu).

STANFORD LAW SCHOOL is hiring a Director of its International Human Rights Clinic

Stanford Law School invites applications for the position on its clinical faculty of Director of its International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC). The appointment will begin in the 2022-2023 academic year.

The IHRC is one of ten clinical programs making up the Mills Legal Clinic at Stanford Law School. The IHRC will provide students opportunities to work as lawyers, on behalf of the clinic’s clients, on human rights projects such as investigation, advocacy, and litigation. We anticipate that the IHRC’s work will mirror the approach of practicing human rights attorneys, employ a range of lawyering methods, and reflect a thoughtful engagement with best practices of international human rights lawyering.

The IHRC Director will have the opportunity to develop a vision for the direction of the clinic, and the particular matters to be handled by the IHRC will be determined by the Clinic Director. Decisions about the overall direction of the IHRC’s work will be made in consultation with the Law School’s Director of Clinical Education and the Law School’s clinical faculty.

All of the clinics at Stanford Law School operate on a full-time basis, with the expectation that each clinic is offered full-time in two out of three quarters that make up the academic year. Students enrolled in the IHRC (typically 8-10 students) will devote a full quarter (approximately 12 weeks) to the work of the Clinic on a full-time basis (i.e., enrolled in no other classes). At the director’s discretion, some students may continue on as Advanced Clinic students, depending on the circumstances.

Duties of the Director of the IHRC include:

• Developing the clinic’s operating plan;
• Directly supervising Stanford law students;
• Identifying and developing clients;
• Managing all projects and clients;
• Developing the curriculum for the IHRC;
• Hiring, supervising and collaborating with a Clinical Supervising Attorney;
• Supervising and collaborating with Clinic support staff;
• Teaching the clinical seminar during the two quarters each academic year that the clinic is working with sets of new students;
• Collaborating with clinical and other faculty at the Law School;
• Attending conferences and interacting with faculty at other institutions;
• Participating in faculty governance at the Law School (depending on the status of the appointment, as discussed below);
• Participating with other clinical faculty in the governance of the Mills Legal Clinic; and
• Acting as liaison with the public and the Law School community.

We expect that the appointment as Director of the IHRC will be accompanied, depending on experience, by either an appointment as a Professor of Law within the Law School’s clinical-tenure structure or by an appointment on track to clinical tenure.

We seek candidates with the following qualifications:

• Distinguished practice experience for at least five years as an international human rights lawyer;
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching (or the supervision of law students) or demonstrated potential for such excellence in teaching or supervision;
• Strong commitment to clinical education;
• An academic record that demonstrates the capacity to be an active participant in the Law School’s academic community as well as the international human rights and clinical education communities;
• Membership in the California State Bar, or a willingness to take the examination necessary for admission as soon as possible (prior to supervision of students);
• Excellent writing and analytic skills;
• Experience and ability to direct complex projects;
• Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment; and
• A track record of working well in a collegial environment.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume (with at least three references) to Jayashri Srikantiah, Associate Dean of Clinical Education, Stanford Law School, via the following email address: millsclinic@law.stanford.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by December 3, 2021.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. 

GEORGETOWN LAW seeks a Graduate Teaching Fellow for its Social Enterprise & Nonprofit Law Clinic

Description of the Clinic

The Social Enterprise & Nonprofit Law Clinic at Georgetown University Law Center offers pro bono corporate and transactional legal services to social enterprises, nonprofit organizations, worker cooperatives, and select small businesses headquartered in Washington, D.C. and working locally or internationally. Through the Clinic, law students learn to translate legal theory into legal practice by engaging in the supervised practice of law for educational credit. The Clinic’s goals are consistent with Georgetown University's long tradition of public service. The Clinic’s goals are to:

• Teach law students the materials, expectations, strategies, and methods of transactional lawyering, as well as an appreciation for how transactional law can be used in the public interest.

• Represent organizations in corporate and transactional legal matters.

• Facilitate the growth of social enterprise in the D.C. area.

The Clinic’s local focus not only allows the Clinic to give back to the community it calls home, but also gives students an opportunity to explore and understand the challenges and strengths of the D.C. community beyond the Georgetown Law campus. As D.C. experiences increasing income inequality, it becomes increasingly important for the Clinic to provide legal assistance to organizations that serve and empower vulnerable D.C. communities. Students are taught how to become partners in enterprise for their clients with the understanding that innovative transactional lawyers understand both the legal and non-legal incentive structures that drive organizations.

Description of Fellowship

The two-year fellowship is an ideal position for a transactional lawyer interested in transitioning into legal academia and developing teaching and supervisory abilities in a setting that emphasizes a dual commitment—clinical education of law students and transactional law employed in the public interest. The fellow will have several areas of responsibility, with an increasing role as the fellowship progresses. Over the course of the fellowship, the fellow will: (i) supervise students in representing nonprofit organizations and social enterprises on transactional, operational, and corporate governance matters, (ii) share responsibility for teaching seminar sessions, and (iii) share in the administrative and case handling responsibilities of the Clinic. Fellows also participate in a clinical pedagogy seminar and other activities designed to support an interest in clinical teaching and legal education. Successful completion of the fellowship results in the award of an L.L.M. in Advocacy from Georgetown University. The fellowship start date is July 1, 2022, and the fellowship is for two years, ending June 30, 2024.

Teaching fellows receive an annual stipend of approximately $57,000 in the first year and $60,000 in the second year, health and dental benefits, and all tuition and fees in the LL.M. program. As full-time students, teaching fellows qualify for deferment of their student loans. In addition, teaching fellows may be eligible for loan repayment assistance from their law schools.

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least 3 years of post J.D. legal experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a transactional area of practice such as nonprofit law and tax, community economic development law, corporate law, intellectual property, real estate, and finance. Applicants with a strong commitment to economic justice are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be admitted or willing to be admitted to the District of Columbia Bar.

Application Process

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, send a resume, an official or unofficial law school transcript, and a detailed letter of interest as soon as possible but no later than February 28, 2022. The letter should be no longer than two pages and address a) why you are interested in this fellowship; b) what you can contribute to the Clinic; c) your experience with transactional matters and/or corporate law; and d) anything else that you consider pertinent. Please address your application to Professor Alicia Plerhoples, Georgetown Law, 600 New Jersey Ave., NW, Suite 352, Washington, D.C. 20001, and email it to Clinic Office Manager, Maria Islam, mi368@georgetown.edu. Emailed applications are preferred.

THE WESTERN NEW YORK LAW CENTER is hiring an Executive Drector.

For more than 25 years, the Western New York Law Center (Law Center) located in Buffalo, NY has been providing free, high-quality legal counsel and representation in civil matters when basic human needs are at stake, including foreclosure prevention, income maintenance, representation of consumers, addressing vacant and abandoned properties, representing low-income entrepreneurs, engaging in work around the Community Reinvestment Act, supporting technology for legal services providers in New York State, and engaging in policy work for our clients. Our services support thousands of poor and low-income families and individuals who cannot afford an attorney. With the gap separating those who can and cannot afford legal representation widening each day, we work to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay.  The Law Center has a budget with revenues of more than $2.5 million with over 15 funding sources, including the NYS Office of Court Administration and the IOLA Fund of the State of New York.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Law Center is seeking an experienced leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Building on a strong foundation, the next leader will be responsible for leading the Law Center’s strategic direction, ensuring its long-term financial sustainability and operational efficiency, and overseeing the organization’s programs and staff. 

The ideal candidate brings a deep passion for, and holistic approach to, serving the Law Center’s mission and the ability to develop strong relationships with various audiences, including funders, partners and policymakers.  The ideal applicant is also a dedicated team builder, committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and collaborative culture. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Financial Management and Administration:

● Oversee the successful execution of the Law Center’s day-to-day operations, including effective strategic financial decision-making, budgeting and management, reporting, and compliance

Strategic Leadership and Vision:

● Lead in the updating and formulating a strategic plan for the Law Center; collaborate with staff, the Board, and key stakeholders to develop innovative strategies to fulfill the organization’s mission

● Maintain active engagement and knowledge of current issues and trends to inform cutting edge programs and strategies to advance the Law Center’s mission

● Ensure and enhance the Law Center’s reputation as a leading voice and authority on legal issues involving low-income people in Western New York 

● Engage with decision makers in State, County and local government to advocate for policies that benefit low-income people in Western New York 

Team Leadership and Culture:

● Actively champion equity, diversity and inclusion, and promote a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a talented, dedicated, and diverse staff

● Promote a respectful workplace that encourages teamwork

● Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team and foster positive organizational culture

Fundraising:

● Oversee and work with the Board of Directors and staff to implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy with multiple sources of revenue (including foundation, individual, law firm, and corporate).

● Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders and encourage active engagement in donor cultivation

Program Management:

● Develop and oversee major strategic initiatives including advocacy and litigation

● Support and expand the Law Center’s network of community partners and volunteers to supplement and amplify program capacity

● Build, lead, and work as part of coalitions, and local, state, and national organizations, ensuring that the Law Center’s programs reflect the goals and needs of people with lived experience 

Board Engagement and Partnerships:

● Actively recruit, engage, support, and maintain effective communications with a strong and diverse Board of Directors; lead the Board in developing its own capacity to support the organization’s strategic priorities and financial sustainability

● Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners, including policymakers, key allied organizations, media, law firms and corporate legal departments, and volunteers 

Communications:

● Serve as lead spokesperson for the organization’s mission and goals, including with the media, partner organizations, and policymakers

● Oversee the organization’s communications strategy to advance and support program goals, ensuring that key messages are communicated effectively 

QUALIFICATIONS 

● Juris Doctorate degree and current license (any state or jurisdiction) required; if not licensed in New York, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a license to practice in New York

● Passion for the Law Center’s mission

● Minimum of 5 years relevant experience including management and supervisory experience

● Strong legal skills with a proven track record of high-quality lawyering

● Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

● Proven ability to lead and develop creative, thoughtful, and effective strategies to make systemic change

● Demonstrated aptitude for cultivating and stewarding funding relationships, including experience diversifying funding streams

● Engaging leadership style

● Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

● Ability to partner effectively with external stakeholders

● Strong professional ethics, transparency, integrity, and accountability 

SALARY 

Salary is commensurate with experience based on a competitive public interest salary scale.  Available benefits include medical, dental, term life, short and long term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off and holidays. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, candidates are urged to submit their materials electronically to jobs@wnylc.net by October 1, 2021.  Please include a letter expressing in detail your interest in the position; your qualifications and what you hope to contribute to the organization’s future; a current résumé; and the names and contact information for three professional references.  

The Law Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  People of color and people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply.

CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW (ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY) is hiring a Supervising Attorney for its Business Transactions Clinic

The C-K Law Group of Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, is now accepting applications for a full-time in-house clinical faculty member from established attorneys who work with business clients and start-up organizations on a variety of transactional matters.

The successful candidate already has a robust client base that involves advising on business plans, entity formation, financing, trademarks, website content, contracts and business licenses, among other matters.  As a clinical professor, primary duties include teaching enrolled student interns lawyering skills, supervising their assigned client case work, and mentoring them through the myriad associated professional issues.  

The attorney’s salary is negotiable and based on experience, but will be primarily determined by the amount of fees the attorney is able to generate from the clients he or she represents.  The position carries University benefits including medical, group life insurance, retirement, etc.

This is an excellent opportunity for talented attorneys wishing to teach and practice in a unique in-house clinical education setting.  Preference will be given to candidates who have been admitted to the Illinois Bar for a minimum of five (5) years, have a strong background in transactional business issues, and have some experience educating law students in the practice of law.   Applicants should have strong academic credentials and a commitment to educating the next generation of lawyers, as well as a desire to be part of a collegial group of attorneys and faculty at the law school.

Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer; we are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within our community. Illinois Tech seeks applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity and expression. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.

Open Date:  October 4, 2021.  Please contact and send resumes to: 

Jonathan Decatorsmith

Director of Clinical Education

IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law

565 W.  Adams Street

Chicago, IL 60661-3691

jdecator@kentlaw.iit.edu

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Director with sustained experience in transactional law to join the Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law and Policy's management team. The Deputy Director will have direct responsibilities relating to a number of programs developed by LMI and the UCLA Law business law faculty including:

• Developing, teaching, and supporting experiential business law courses at UCLA Law;
• Expanding and promoting the role of the law school in entrepreneurship at UCLA and within the greater Los Angeles/Silicon Beach area;
• Arranging high-profile public events; and
• Counseling UCLA Law students interested in business law careers.

About the Lowell Milken Institute
UCLA Law is recognized as having one of the best business law programs and tax law programs in the country. Through the generosity of Lowell Milken (’73), LMI was founded in 2011 as UCLA Law’s academic center for business law and policy. LMI’s programming complements the law school’s Business Law and Policy Specialization and Tax Law and Policy Specialization. Law students who enroll in either of the business law specializations and who participate in LMI’s programming gain a strong foundation in business law and/or tax law. Through its programs and events, LMI brings to campus legal scholars, government regulators, and business law practitioners who focus on business law and tax law, including securities regulation, M&A, private equity, bankruptcy, secured transactions, real estate law, intellectual property and business litigation among other areas. LMI designs and hosts a suite of competitions for law students to learn and practice lawyering skills including drafting, negotiation and presentation. LMI also serves as a regular convenor of scholars, regulators, policymakers and practitioners to engage in the most important and cutting-edge issues in business law and tax law. Additional information about LMI can be found at https://lowellmilkeninstitute.law.ucla.edu/.

The Position of Deputy Director
LMI’s Deputy Director will play a leading role in the development, management and strategic vision of the Institute. The Deputy Director will work at the direction of, and in collaboration with, LMI’s Executive Director and its co-Faculty Directors. Working with the business law faculty and the law school’s experiential learning program, the Deputy Director will assist in curating experiential business law course offerings. The Deputy Director will identify and develop experiential courses not currently offered; and the Deputy Director will have the opportunity to develop and teach an experiential course, such as a live-client startup clinic. The Deputy Director will expand and promote LMI’s role in UCLA’s robust entrepreneurship ecosystem and entrepreneurship in the greater Los Angeles community. The Deputy Director will take a lead role in running the annual competition for the Lowell Milken Institute-Sandler Prize. The Deputy Director will counsel students interested in business law on post-graduation career opportunities. Working with Institute staff and the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will identify opportunities for, organize, and promote high profile events. The Deputy Director will also participate in the design and management of the growth of the Institute and support the Executive Director and Faculty Directors as required.

The minimum requirements for this position include:
• An excellent academic record;
• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• If the Deputy Director teaches a live-client clinic, membership in the California Bar or the ability to become a member of the California Bar;
• At least six years’ experience in law practice, with a preference for significant experience in transactional law;
• Teaching experience or evidence suggesting strong capacity for teaching (such as training younger lawyers or presenting in CLE programs);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong collaboration skills; and
• Demonstrated management, administrative and organizational skills.

This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenure track, academic position. The salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This appointment is subject to the rules and regulations of the Regents of the University of California, which are mostly embodied in The UCLA CALL and the University of California Academic Personnel Manual. (See https://www.apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/the-call; and https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/academic-personnel-policy/index.html.)

Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Tuesday, November 30, 2021, but will be considered thereafter until the position is filled. Please apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06951 by submitting pdf copies of a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Finalists will later be expected to supply at least two letters of recommendation during the final vetting process.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination &Affirmative Action Policy at https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction.

Program: https://lowellmilkeninstitute.law.ucla.edu/

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open September 29th, 2021 through Tuesday, Nov 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• J.D. or equivalent

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - A letter discussing your interest, qualifications and/or experience.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.V.

• List of References - Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06951

Help contact: sasis@law.ucla.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

JOB LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA

UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW seeks a Clinical Instructor and Deputy Director (Deputy Director) with sustained experience in the practice of reproductive rights law and policy to join the for the Center for Reproductive Health, Law and Policy’s senior management team. The Center will generate innovative ideas at the intersection of reproductive health and rights scholarship and practice; serve as a hub for transforming those ideas into meaningful changes in policy at the local, state, and national levels; and empower students with unique opportunities for experiential learning through work with academics, practitioners, policymakers, and activists.

The Deputy Director will be responsible for a broad range of academic and administrative functions in the Center, with a primary focus on teaching experiential courses affiliated with the Center, creating other non-curricular opportunities for UCLA students and alumni, participating in research and advocacy on reproductive health law and policy issues, designing and executing Center conferences and convenings, and an array of other programmatic, administrative, and teaching engagements. The Deputy Director will also support the Executive Director more generally, including in marketing, fundraising and grant activities.

In collaboration with and at the direction of the Center’s Executive Director and the School of Law’s Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning, the Deputy Director will serve as the primary clinical instructor for the Reproductive Health, Law and Policy Clinic; mentor and supervise the Center’s law teaching fellow(s); offer effective clinical teaching and supervision in class and in the field, including through command of the subject matter, ability to organize and present material and ability to awaken students’ interest, curiosity, creativity and achievement; and provide effective and timely feedback on student work; foster relationships with organizations and communities working on reproductive health, law and policy – locally, regionally, and nationally; and serve as mentor to students interested in reproductive health law and policy, including providing support and guidance with respect to the student’s role in the clinical or experiential course and in the profession.

The minimum requirements for this position include an excellent academic record; a J.D. or other terminal degree from a U.S. school; membership in the California Bar or a willingness to sit for the California bar examination; significant (approximately 7-12 years) experience practicing reproductive rights law and/or working on reproductive rights policy; experience closely supervising or teaching law students; and demonstrated management, administrative, and organizational skills. There is a strong preference for candidates with clinical teaching experience. Established ties with local and national movement organizations are advantages. Applicants whose work focuses on women, People of Color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, children and youth, and/or people of low socio-economic status are encouraged to apply. The University of California seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenure track, academic position. The salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This appointment is subject to the rules and regulations of the Regents of the University of California, which are mostly embodied in The UCLA CALL and the University of California Academic Personnel Manual. (See https://www.apo.ucla.edu/policies/the-call; and http://www.ucop.edu/acadpersonnel/apm/welcome.html.)

Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Thursday, December 9, 2021, but will be considered thereafter until the position is filled. Please apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06957 by submitting pdf copies of a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Finalists will later be expected to supply at least two letters of recommendation during the final vetting process.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination &Affirmative Action Policy at https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction.

School: https://law.ucla.edu/

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open October 12th, 2021 through Thursday, Dec 9, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• J.D. or equivalent

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - A letter discussing your interest, qualifications and/or experience

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.V.

• List of References - Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06957

Help contact: sasis@law.ucla.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

JOB LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA