THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for one Assistant Professor of Academic Success. This is a non-tenure track position with an initial appointment of one year and the possibility of renewal for long-term (three or five-year) appointments after three years of satisfactory service.

The focus of the Academic Success Program at the School of Law is to help students develop the skills necessary for law school success and first-time bar passage. Responsibilities of the Assistant Professor of Academic Success will include:

• teaching academic success courses related to legal reasoning, critical reading, exam- writing, and bar examination preparation;
• providing academic advising and professional development counseling for students;
• supervising and evaluating the Law School’s Learning Communities program, including designing student-led sessions and working with upper-level Dean’s Fellows;
• participating in the larger community for academic success professionals through regular attendance or presentations at conferences and other relevant endeavors to support the faculty member’s professional development;
• delivering and assessing a comprehensive program of academic support from orientation until graduation.

Applicants must have a J.D. degree from and a record of high academic achievement at an ABA- accredited law school and recent experience in legal education or law teaching in an American law school, particularly in designing and teaching academic success courses or those related to legal reasoning, critical reading, exam-writing, and/or bar examination preparation. Applicants must also articulate a commitment to academic support, including implementing the best models and practices available to encourage student success and utilizing recent developments in pedagogy in American law schools.

We prefer candidates with:

• Demonstrate a commitment to academic support, including implementing best models and practices available to encourage student success and utilizing recent developments in pedagogy in American law schools;
• Demonstrate successful experience providing effective academic advising and professional development counseling for students;
• Recent successful experience developing and administering structured intervention and counseling programs for at-risk students;
• Recent successful program administration, including delivering and assessing all aspects of a program, especially if the experience relates to academic support;
• Demonstrate successful experience compiling and analyzing data for statistical analysis, including familiarity with the most commonly used statistical software programs;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective presentation skills;
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with various constituencies;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues;
• Demonstrate successful experience mentoring and working with students from diverse backgrounds; and
• Expressed willingness to engage with Catholic and Marianist educational values.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university.  The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community.

To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices.  As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against  minorities, females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Applications will be accepted until November 21, 2017. To be considered as a candidate for this position, you must apply online at: http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/24704  Cover letter and CV should be submitted electronically on the website at the time of application. The cover letter should address the applicant’s ability to meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. For more information about the School of Law or the Academic Support Program, please visit our website at http://www.udayton.edu/law or contact the chair of the hiring committee, Professor Victoria VanZandt, University of Dayton School of Law, 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469-2772.

THE BERKELEY LAW POLICY ADVOCACY CLINIC (PAC) is seeking to hire a Research & Policy Fellow to undertake clinic-related research on criminal justice policy reform. In particular, the fellow will work on research projects studying the impact of criminal justice debt (fines, fees and restitution) on youth in the juvenile justice system and homeless people.

In PAC, interdisciplinary teams of law and public policy students pursue high-impact, non- litigation strategies on behalf of underrepresented individuals and groups to address systemic racial, economic and social injustice in the community. PAC’s approach is bottom-up (grounded in the lives of real people), problem-based (addressing pressing social issues) and client-driven (accountable to actual organizational clients). Students learn to support change campaigns at the local, state and national level.

Under the supervision of PAC faculty, the Research & Policy Fellow will:

• Research and write academic-quality articles or reports on clinic-related criminal justice reform;
  
• Research and write white papers and opinion pieces directed at policymakers and other audiences beyond academia;
  
• Organize workshops, conferences, talks, and meetings with lawyers, policymakers, and other criminal justice stakeholders;
  
• Identify and manage research initiatives that intersect with and add value to clinic projects;
  
• Collaborate closely with JD, MPP, PhD students and faculty on clinic projects; and
  
• Speak at conferences, meetings and to the press about the research.
  

Minimum Qualifications Required (at the time of application):

• Candidate must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree; OR
  
• Master’s Degree or equivalent degree in Public Policy; OR
  
• Ph.D. or equivalent degree
  
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Experience conducting and publishing high-quality quantitative and qualitative research
  
• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills
  
• Substantive knowledge of criminal justice policy and reform
  
• Interest in pursuing an academic or policy career
  

Application Procedure:

Please visit the following link to apply: http://apptrkr.com/1109828.

Applications must include in pdf format four (4) documents: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research interests, and (4) a sample of written work (such as a policy brief, comment letter, white paper, or equivalent of no more than 10 pages).

Applicants must also provide in AP Recruit the names and contact information for three (3) references.

The position will remain open until filled.

Letters of reference may be requested at a future date. References should be from persons who are familiar with the applicant’s written work and qualifications for the position. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Applicants should be prepared to begin work in early 2018. For more information about PAC, visit our website at https://www.law.berkeley.edu/experiential/clinics/policy-advocacy-clinic/.

Inquiries may be addressed to academicpositions@law.berkeley.edu.

Berkeley Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching or research. Qualified women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

JOB LOCATION: 

• Berkeley, CA
  

LEARN MORE: 

• More information about this recruitment: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/experiential/clinics/policy-advocacy-clinic/
  

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
  
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Statement of Research Interests
  
• Sample of Written Work - Such as a policy brief, comment letter, white paper, or equivalent of no more than 10 pages
  

REFERENCES:

• 3 references required (contact information only)
  

DC LAW STUDENTS IN COURT (LSIC) invites applications for a full-time Housing Law Attorney to begin immediately. The Attorney will be responsible for legal representation of low-income residents of Washington, DC in landlord and tenant disputes and housing related cases.

About DC Law Students in Court:

Created in 1969, LSIC is the oldest and one of the most highly regarded clinical programs in the city. LSIC is a nonprofit public interest law firm and clinical education program that draws students from area law schools in Washington, DC. Since our founding, LSIC has trained law students to provide free, high-quality legal services to the District’s low-income community. We are on a mission to empower individuals to stand up against injustice and inspire the next generation of social justice advocates.

LSIC embraces diversity as a core value. We recognize that our success as an organization depends on creating and maintaining a diverse team of talented professionals, and we are committed to a workplace that reflects and supports diverse individual backgrounds and perspectives. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability and status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulation. We strive to have a workplace that is comfortable and welcoming for everyone.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include: 1) Building relationships with community and tenant groups and providing regular presentations on tenant rights, and landlord-tenant law and procedure; 2) Providing leadership, staffing, and support for staff attorney-centered initiatives that increase LSIC’s ability to understand and improve the quality of LSIC services; 3) Developing and maintaining effective time-management and organizational skills in manner that allows adequate time to track and abide by deadlines, prepare cases, complete administrative paperwork and time sheets, and respect co-workers’ time constraints; 4) Conducting client intake at DC Superior Court one to two days per week; 5) Coordinating intake with present LSIC staff and other court-based legal service providers; 6) Zealously and competently executing all phases of client advocacy so as to reach the best result possible for the client under the circumstances of the case; 7) Behaving in a professional manner so as to uphold the integrity and enhance the professional reputation of the attorney and the office; 8) completing administrative and other clinic work such as recruiting students and training and mentoring pro bono attorneys. Related duties include participating in weekly case acceptance conferences, attending staff meetings, participating in agency fundraising and development opportunities and events, overseeing the accurate and complete input of data in the office’s case management system, and providing input and comment regarding student grades.

Qualification Requirements:

The Staff/Housing Law Attorney must be a member of the D.C. Bar, have prior litigation experience, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to work in a fast-paced litigation environment and have a desire to serve the community. Preferred qualifications include Spanish language skills, housing or consumer litigation experience, and prior legal services experience. LSIC alumni are encouraged to apply.

Accountability: Reports to the Civil Director

Hours and Salary: This is a full-time position based on a 40 hour work week. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package for this full-time position including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous accrued sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave and paid federal holidays.

To Apply: Each candidate should submit a cover letter and resume by email to Trevor Osterhaus, Business & Operations Manager, tosterhaus@dclawstudents.org. Please indicate “Staff Attorney, [your full name] and [your favorite U.S. Supreme Court case]” in the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

DC LAW STUDENTS IN COURT (LSIC) invites applications for a full-time Housing Law Attorney to begin immediately. The Attorney will be responsible for legal representation of low-income residents of Washington, DC in landlord and tenant disputes and housing related cases.

About DC Law Students in Court:

Created in 1969, LSIC is the oldest and one of the most highly regarded clinical programs in the city. LSIC is a nonprofit public interest law firm and clinical education program that draws students from area law schools in Washington, DC. Since our founding, LSIC has trained law students to provide free, high-quality legal services to the District’s low-income community. We are on a mission to empower individuals to stand up against injustice and inspire the next generation of social justice advocates.

LSIC embraces diversity as a core value. We recognize that our success as an organization depends on creating and maintaining a diverse team of talented professionals, and we are committed to a workplace that reflects and supports diverse individual backgrounds and perspectives. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability and status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulation. We strive to have a workplace that is comfortable and welcoming for everyone.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include: 1) Building relationships with community and tenant groups and providing regular presentations on tenant rights, and landlord-tenant law and procedure; 2) Providing leadership, staffing, and support for staff attorney-centered initiatives that increase LSIC’s ability to understand and improve the quality of LSIC services; 3) Developing and maintaining effective time-management and organizational skills in manner that allows adequate time to track and abide by deadlines, prepare cases, complete administrative paperwork and time sheets, and respect co-workers’ time constraints; 4) Conducting client intake at DC Superior Court one to two days per week; 5) Coordinating intake with present LSIC staff and other court-based legal service providers; 6) Zealously and competently executing all phases of client advocacy so as to reach the best result possible for the client under the circumstances of the case; 7) Behaving in a professional manner so as to uphold the integrity and enhance the professional reputation of the attorney and the office; 8) completing administrative and other clinic work such as recruiting students and training and mentoring pro bono attorneys. Related duties include participating in weekly case acceptance conferences, attending staff meetings, participating in agency fundraising and development opportunities and events, overseeing the accurate and complete input of data in the office’s case management system, and providing input and comment regarding student grades.

Qualification Requirements:

The Staff/Housing Law Attorney must be a member of the D.C. Bar, have prior litigation experience, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to work in a fast-paced litigation environment and have a desire to serve the community. Preferred qualifications include Spanish language skills, housing or consumer litigation experience, and prior legal services experience. LSIC alumni are encouraged to apply.

Accountability: Reports to the Civil Director

Hours and Salary: This is a full-time position based on a 40 hour work week. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package for this full-time position including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous accrued sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave and paid federal holidays.

To Apply: Each candidate should submit a cover letter and resume by email to Trevor Osterhaus, Business & Operations Manager, tosterhaus@dclawstudents.org. Please indicate “Staff Attorney, [your full name] and [your favorite U.S. Supreme Court case]” in the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL’s Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics announce the availability of new graduate clinical fellowships for the academic years of 2018-20.  In recognition of the generous gift of Philip Friedman, the Fellows are known as Friedman Fellows.   

The 2018-20 Friedman Fellowships begin in the summer of 2018.  Fellows are assigned to the specific law school clinic that matches their background and experience. Although different clinics provide Fellows different responsibilities and experiences, each clinic provides a Fellow with opportunities to co-teach and co-supervise, alongside experienced clinical faculty, the law students enrolled in the clinic.

The Friedman Fellowship program affords every Fellow the opportunity to learn about 1) clinical education and public interest lawyering through the practice of engaging in each, 2) teaching and supervising law students engaged in these activities, and 3) participating in a program of study in which these are the primary topics of inquiry. Throughout their two years in residence, Fellows can receive specific instruction and guidance in teaching and supervising clinical law students, and in writing scholarship for publication.  The program provides Fellows with mentorship and support from the clinical faculty and administration, and from the law school in general.

We are currently seeking applications from candidates with strong academic, clinical, and lawyering experience.  We are especially interested in applications from lawyers with background and experience in the following areas: civil legal aid practice, community economic development law, criminal defense practice, cyberviolence, domestic violence, family law litigation, prisoner re-entry issues, small business and nonprofit law, and transactional law. 

Fellows receive an annual stipend of $60,000 and are eligible for university employment benefits, such as health insurance, tuition assistance, and other benefits related to law school affiliation.  Fellows must be members of a state bar. Candidates who are not members of the D.C. Bar must be eligible for immediate waiver into the D.C. Bar.

By November 30, 2017, each applicant should send a letter of interest, a resume, a list of references, and a complete law school transcript to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. Questions can also be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu.  The George Washington University Law School is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The University undertakes special efforts to employ a diverse workforce.

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL is seeking a Clinical Instructor for the Transactional Law Clinics (TLC), consisting of the Business and Non-Profit Clinic, Entertainment Law Clinic, Community Enterprise Project, and Real Estate Clinic. TLC seeks a Clinical Instructor who has background as a transactional attorney in one or more of the aforementioned practice areas and the ability and interest to learn new practice areas in one or more of the areas not already possessed. The Clinical Instructor will teach, mentor, supervise, evaluate and structure the practice work of law school students and will represent clients of the TLC clinics. Clinical students consist of second and third year law school students. The Clinical Instructor may also be requested to assist with a student practice organizations existing under the TLC (namely, Harvard Law Entrepreneurs Project or the Recording Artist Project, which include some 1L students). TLC clients consist of individuals, small businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations and groups engaged in transactional activities. The Clinical Instructor also will be involved in assisting with the development of clinic and class curriculum and the overall learning experience of the students, their clinical practice and training.

The Clinical Instructor will teach, mentor, supervise, evaluate and structure the practice work of law school students and will represent clients of the TLC clinics. In addition, the Clinical Instructor will assist in the marketing and community outreach efforts of TLC by supporting the clinics’ endeavors to develop and nurture relationships with client communities and community-based organizations and client populations, adding to the clinic’s visible presence in such areas through meeting attendance, participation in and organization of workshops, and periodic on-sight availability at community-based locations to conduct new client intake and interface with clients and community partners.  The Clinical Instructor will also work with the Director and clinic colleagues to identify new opportunities for enhancement of prospective client and community connections, as well as to develop, manage and document outreach campaigns for the clinics’, including through the use of available technologies to create public speaking presentations on transactional legal issues.

Basic Qualifications

JD Degree, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.  Similar years of experience with formal mentoring and supervision of law students or junior attorneys.  Admission to Massachusetts Bar required.

Additional Qualifications

The Clinical Instructor must have the skills (derived either from an academic or law firm setting), disposition and desire necessary to work with clinic colleagues in a team-oriented collegial academic setting, and to work with, supervise, mentor and evaluate law students, in addition to the demonstrated law practice abilities and skills to engage in high quality legal practice and to independently oversee a substantial case load. Ability to work independently, as well as in teams, and in occasionally demanding, high stress circumstances.  Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills; strong motivation, initiative, demonstrated ability to work creatively within broad program goals.  Strong motivation to learn and achieve superior professional practice and mentoring skills.  Strong organization, time management, case management and documentation skills.

Additional Information

This is a 5 year term appointment, subject to funding and departmental need.

For the full job description and to apply, visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&jobId=1332878&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5341&JobSiteInfo=1332878_5341&Partnerid=25240&Siteid=5341&al=0#jobDetails=1332878_5341

THE UC BERKELEY LAW Policy Advocacy Clinic is seeking to hire a Research & Policy Fellow to undertake clinic-related research on criminal justice policy reform. In particular, the fellow will work on research projects studying the impact of criminal justice debt (fines, fees and restitution) on youth in the juvenile justice system and homeless people.

The job announcement is here, and more about the clinic is here. The recruitment period is open until 11/22/17, and the preferred start date is January 2018. 

Candidates must have a JD, MPP or PhD (or equivalent). Berkeley Law seeks candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Qualified women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply (the University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer).

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL invites applicants for the position of Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer in its in-house, live client, transactional law clinic. The Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic (ELC) was founded in 1982 as one of the nation’s first legal clinics devoted to the study and practice of transactional law. It serves both for-profit and non-profit organizational clients by placing students in the role of “lead counsel” for economically and socially impactful ventures.

The Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer will work closely with the Director of the ELC in all activities, including course planning, teaching, supervising and mentoring law students, representing clients, Clinic administration, and community education, engagement and outreach.

The successful applicant will challenge ELC students to practice and hone a variety of core competencies that will be critical in their early careers (fact development, framing and analyzing legal issues, negotiating and drafting, and client counseling), but also to develop critical capacities for exercising judgment, solving problems, cultivating a professional identity, communicating (through a variety of modes) with clients and supervisors, collaborating with peers, and managing projects, people and expectations.

 Applicants should be licensed attorneys who have 4+ years of experience in a general business or transactional law practice and demonstrated acumen in business planning and structuring, negotiation, contract drafting, and community engagement. Admission to the Pennsylvania bar within one year is required. A record of strong academic achievement, commitment to improving society, and intellectual engagement with entrepreneurship and the law are essential. Teaching experience (or a passion for teaching), creativity, strategic thinking, and demonstrated ability to work with culturally and economically diverse groups are highly valued.

 The successful applicant will begin no later than July 1, 2018. The position is a contract position that is annually renewable up to a maximum of 5 years. It is the Clinic’s goal and expectation that the selected candidate will receive training, mentoring, and experience in all aspects of teaching and leading a successful transactional clinic that will enable the individual to pursue a career in legal academia upon completion of service at Penn Law School including starting or directing a transactional law clinic at another law school.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Pennsylvania and its Law School are equal opportunity employers (http:// www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/eoaa.html).

Please refer questions to the ELC Director, Praveen Kosuri at pkosuri@law.upenn.edu.

 To apply, please go to the Penn Faculty Searches website at: http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1305.

Materials required to apply: cover letter, resume, and three references.

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL’S Gittis Center for Clinical Legal Studies invites applicants for the position of Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer in its Civil Practice Clinic. The Civil Practice Clinic (CPC) is Penn’s oldest in-house, live client clinic. It enjoys a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality, legal assistance to indigent clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters, while promoting the professional development of students who serve as front-line lawyers for their clients.

The Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer will work closely with the Director of Clinical Programs and other CPC faculty in all activities, including course planning, teaching, supervising and mentoring law students, representing clients, and coordinating with other providers of civil legal assistance in the local community.

The Clinical Supervisor will assist CPC students in developing and enhancing core competencies needed for successful lawyering, including client interviewing, case planning, client counseling, fact development, problem solving, legal research and writing, ethical decision-making, negotiation, and trial presentation skills. Students are certified by state and federal courts to engage in all aspects of lawyering under faculty supervision and they provide legal assistance individually and in teams on matters of critical importance to their clients, such as housing, consumer, family law, employment, education, civil rights, and civil forfeiture. Students also participate in weekly “case rounds” discussions of their cases where they engage collaboratively in problem solving on difficult substantive and ethical issues that arise in the course of litigation.

The successful applicant will begin on or by July 1, 2018. The position is a contract position that is annually renewable up to a maximum of 5 years. It is the Clinic’s goal and expectation that the selected candidate will receive training, mentoring, and experience in all aspects of teaching, supervising, and running a successful litigation clinic that will enable the individual to pursue a career in legal academia, if desired, upon completion of service at Penn Law School.

The successful applicant will be a Pennsylvania licensed attorney (or eligible to practice law in Pennsylvania under bar admission rules) who has five or more years of experience in civil litigation, a strong commitment to promoting access to justice, and a demonstrated interest in nurturing student development. The successful applicant will possess excellent organizational, communication, and advocacy skills and will be someone who works well independently and as a member of a team. A record of strong academic achievement, commitment to improving society, and intellectual engagement with the law are essential. Teaching experience (or a passion for teaching), creativity, strategic thinking, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse and economically disadvantaged clients are highly valued. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Pennsylvania and its Law School are equal opportunity employers (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/eoaa.html).

 Please refer questions to the Director of Clinical Programs, Louis S. Rulli, at lrulli@law.upenn.edu.

To apply, please go to the Penn Faculty Searches website at: http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1304.

Materials required to apply: cover letter, resume, and three references.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a Visiting Clinical Professor to create and teach in a Consumer Law Clinic.  The Law School recently received substantial funding for the purpose of creating and funding a new core clinic in this substantive area.  Applicants for this position should have at least seven to ten years’ legal practice and/or teaching experience in Consumer Law. The person selected will be appointed as a Visiting Clinical Professor or Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor, depending on the candidate’s experience.   The initial appointment is expected to be for two years, with the possibility of renewals. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

UC Irvine School of Law is a visionary new law school focused on training talented and passionate lawyers and driven by professional excellence, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to enrich our communities through public service. In keeping with this mission, the Law School has a dynamic and innovative clinical program. The cornerstone of the clinical program is a six-credit core clinical course required of every student. Students may enroll in their core clinic for additional semesters. In the six years since the creation of the first core clinics, the number has grown from three to the current eight: Appellate Litigation; Community and Economic Development; Criminal Justice; Domestic Violence; Environmental Law; Immigrant Rights; Intellectual Property, Arts, and Technology; and International Justice.  Each core clinic is taught by one or more full-time faculty and one or more adjunct faculty who contribute a particular subject matter expertise and expand the breadth of the services offered.  The Law School also currently has six elective clinics in the areas of Fair Employment and Housing; Civil Rights Litigation; Cyber Victims Defense; International Human Rights; Reproductive Justice; and Startup and Small Business.

Founded just nine years ago, UC Irvine School of Law is the newest public law school in California in nearly 50 years and currently is ranked 28th nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The clinical training program is ranked  15th.  The Law School also ranks in the top 14 for student diversity and is tied with Yale at no. 3 for best student/faculty ratio. The Law School aims to prepare students for the practice of law at the highest levels of the profession, combining the best of a large and renowned academic institution with a collegial, supportive and friendly environment.

For more information about the Law School, visit:  www.law.uci.edu

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Professor Carrie Hempel, Associate Dean for Clinical Education and Service Learning at UC Irvine School of Law: chempel@law.uci.edu.

Candidates who wish to be considered for the position should, by November 30, 2017, send a cover letter and updated CV, either electronically  to mdeyoung@law.uci.edu, or by mail to: 

UC Irvine School of Law

Attn: Martha De Young

401 E. Peltason, Suite 1000

Irvine, CA 92697-8000

 

The University of California Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.