TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position to establish a criminal defense clinic as the Justice Reform Foundation Practitioner-in-Residence. This is a full-time 11-month position. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024.

The Justice Reform Foundation Practitioner-in-Residence will practice law, work with other clinic attorneys, and teach and supervise law clinic students in representing low-income clients in criminal defense cases in Tarrant County, Texas, and surrounding counties.  

Responsibilities: 

-Train and supervise law students to provide excellent legal representation. 

-Represent clients and handle client load when students are unavailable.  

-Review, edit, and approve letters, emails, pleadings, memos, documents, and trial notebooks produced by students. 

-Advise students through the different stages of client representation, including interviews and engagement, strategy, research, and other fact-finding, drafting and filing pleadings, writing memos, preparing for court appearances, including trials. 

-Uphold and enhance the reputation of the TAMU Law and its clinical program by working with clients, community partners and students in a respectful and ethical manner. 

-Provide organizational and administrative support in law clinic operations, including community and donor relations. 

Education, Experience, and Licenses: JD degree and at least five years of experience in legal practice, including at least 3 years of experience in criminal defense work. Licensed by the State Bar of Texas for a minimum of 5 years. 

You can see the full job posting, including how to apply, here. If you have questions, please contact Lori Rogde at lrogde@law.tamu.edu.