THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Staff Attorney for its Veterans Legal Clinic.

The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia, seeks a staff attorney to start by June 1, 2024.  For full consideration, apply by Monday, March 25, 2024, using the following link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/359236. 

The Clinic represents veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the Veterans Administration and from the military. We represent veterans who live in Georgia, with a particular focus on homeless and other vulnerable veterans. We work at a land-grant institution, with a mission to reach out to veterans in smaller cities and rural communities.

We handle claims for benefits from the VA and discharge change petitions with the military and the VA. We have an active referral practice and work closely with the other 17 clinics at our law school on other legal issues, including landlord-tenant, family, and criminal law concerns.

And we are a teaching law practice that enrolls up to 12 law students every semester. Our students dedicate over 5,500 hours of service to veterans each year.

The staff attorney represents veterans, supervises law students, and collaborates on teaching the clinic seminar and on outreach efforts to communities throughout the state. The staff attorney works with three other full-time advocates: the director, a post-graduate fellow, and a paralegal. The position offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of veterans advocacy and to develop your abilities as a clinical teacher.

Candidates must possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and either admission to the Georgia Bar or the ability to gain admission to the Georgia Bar within 12 months of starting the position. Candidates must be willing to become accredited as a lawyer with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

We give preference to candidates who have experience: serving in the military; advocating for veterans and their families; representing clients in administrative proceedings and federal appeals; supervising students in a clinical setting; or engaging in outreach to low-income and vulnerable populations, especially in rural areas.  Applicants should possess exceptional writing skills, strong organizational ability, and a demonstrated commitment to serving the public.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. A background investigation will be required as part of the hiring process. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact UGA Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

For further information, contact Professor Alex Scherr, Director of the Veterans Legal Clinic, at scherr@uga.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Post-graduate Fellow for its Veterans Legal Clinic.

The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia, seeks a post-graduate fellow to start on or after August 1, 2024.  For full consideration, apply by Monday, March 25, 2024, at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/359854.

The Clinic represents veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the Veterans Administration and from the military. We represent veterans who live in Georgia, with a particular focus on homeless and other vulnerable veterans. We work at a land-grant institution, with a mission to reach out to veterans in smaller cities and rural communities.

We handle claims for benefits from the VA and discharge change petitions with the military and the VA. We have an active referral practice and work closely with the 17 clinics at our law school on other issues, including landlord-tenant, family, and criminal law issues.

And we are a teaching law practice that enrolls up to 12 law students every semester. Our students dedicate over 5,500 hours of service to veterans each year.

The Fellow will represent veterans, work with students, and engage in outreach and education for veterans in Georgia. The Fellow works with three other full-time advocates: the clinic director, a staff attorney, and a paralegal.

The Fellow position is a one year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. In return, we support fellows whose career path may include veterans benefits practice, clinical teaching, or government service.

We seek recent law graduates with 0 – 3 years of experience. We give preference to candidates who have: served in the military; advocated for veterans and their families; represented clients, especially in administrative proceedings and federal appeals; worked in a clinical or other law practice setting, especially in public interest settings; or engaged in outreach and community education. Applicants should possess exceptional writing skills, strong organizational ability, and a demonstrated commitment to serving the public.

For further information, contact Professor Alex Scherr at scherr@uga.edu.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Supervising Attorney/Adjunct Professor for its Civil Rights Clinic.

The Howard University School of Law seeks to hire a part-time supervising attorney/adjunct instructor in its Civil Rights Clinic for the ’24-’25 academic year.

The successful candidate will teach the clinic seminar course and will supervise law students as they litigate on behalf of indigent clients in civil rights and social justice cases. Cases will include a range of civil rights areas such as qualified immunity, voting rights, employment discrimination, and unconstitutional prison conditions.  The docket is typically focused on appellate work but may also include trial level work.   This position offers a significant amount of flexibility and independence to pursue civil rights cases and causes of interest with an exciting group of law students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD;
• At least 4 years of experience litigating civil rights matters, including appellate work;
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, civil and human rights, and working with a diverse group of students;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Appellate clerkship;
• Demonstrated interest in teaching.

This is a part time, non-tenure track position.  Howard University School of Law is committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications those whose background, experience, and viewpoints contribute to the diversity of our institution. We are hiring at least one supervising attorney/adjunct instructor for this role and may open a second position as well (so people are welcome to apply together if you’d like to co-teach).

Interested persons should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, to Valerie Schneider, Director of the Clinical Law Center at vschneider@law.howard.edu and to Jessica Harris, Administrative Assistant at jessica.harris@law.howard.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO COLLEGE OF LAW is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor for its Social Enterprise and Economic Empowerment Clinic.

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (“UC Law SF,” formerly, “UC Hastings”), located in downtown San Francisco, seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) to join our Social Enterprise & Economic Empowerment Clinic(SEEEC). The VAP position is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. The ideal start date is December 1, 2024, and the initial term is two years. UC Law SF has one of the top-ranked clinical programs in the country. The VAP, like all other faculty members, reports directly to the Provost & Academic Dean. The VAP will work collaboratively with the clinic director, Professor Alina Ball, to supervise upper division law students enrolled in the clinical course, teach the course seminar, and provide pro bono transactional representation of social enterprise clients.

Interested candidates must have the following qualifications:

• JD degree.
• California Bar membership. 
• At least three years of transactional law experience.

      Competitive candidates are aspiring legal scholars looking to transition from practice to full-time legal academia. Candidates who demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to clinical pedagogy will be prioritized. We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated interest in affiliating with one of our research or programmatic centers of excellence.

      UC Law SF will mentor the VAP as a scholar and teacher, train the VAP on clinical pedagogy, and cultivate the VAP as a legal scholar. The VAP will teach or coteach the SEEEC and may apply to teach during the summer session either the SEEEC or another course relevant to transactional law or the VAP’s scholarly interests.

     The compensation is $99,275. The VAP will also have a faculty development account and is eligible to apply for a summer research stipend. This position qualifies for the Full UC Benefits Package, which includes primary retirement benefits, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and a variety of voluntary supplemental benefit plans to meet the incumbents individual needs.

     Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Each applicant must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter summarizing reasons for seeking this VAP position, research interests (if any), and teaching interests.
• Resume or CV.
• Writing sample that may consist of a graduate level paper, a published or draft law review article, or educational materials from practice. 
• Teaching reviews, if any.
• Three professional or academic references.                 

Please forward these materials to Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner (ratnerm@uclawsf.edu) with the subject line “SEEEC VAP Application.”

UC Law SF is committed to creating a vibrant academic community in which diverse community members feel they belong. UC Law SF also prohibits discrimination against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with UC Law SF on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, sex- or gender-stereotyping, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Clinical Supervisor for the Policy Advocacy Clinic.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Clinical Supervisor

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15-f.pdf. The starting full-time salary for this position is salary point 19, currently $130,851.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: July 1, 2024

Position duration: Initial one-year term with eligibility for renewal under the union contract.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: March 9, 2024

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Berkeley Law Policy Advocacy Clinic (PAC) seeks applications for a Clinical Supervisor. This is a non-tenure track position with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding. This is an in-person position located in Berkeley, CA.

Under the supervision of the clinic directors, the Clinical Supervisor’s general responsibilities include training and supervising students to provide policy advocacy support to PAC’s clients, managing one or more clinic projects independently (i.e., without a co-supervisor), and performing varied administrative and other tasks to assist in the clinic’s operation.

In PAC, interdisciplinary teams of JD and MPP students support high-impact, non-litigation campaigns on behalf of historically marginalized communities to address systemic racial and economic injustice. PAC’s approach is ground-up (informed by impacted people), problem-based (addressing pressing issues) and client-driven (accountable to community organizations). Current clinic projects support campaigns to: (1) end criminal and juvenile system fees, (2), reimagine restitution, (3) reduce mass incarceration, and (4) hold police accountable for misconduct.

PAC and the Clinical Program are committed to building an equitable and inclusive staff to teach and work in a multicultural and antiracist learning environment. PAC provides support for Clinical Supervisors to attend conferences and other trainings that advance their professional development goals and interests.

DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Clinic Directors, the Clinical Supervisor will be responsible for:

Clinical Supervision and Advocacy (80%)

• Teach, train, and supervise six to eight clinic students per semester
• Manage clinic projects and vet new clinic projects
• Develop and maintain clinic relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders
• Travel to offsite meetings to work on clinic matters (often with students and out-of-state)
• Attend the weekly clinic seminar and assist in teaching the seminar on an as-needed basis
• Manage clinic projects during summers, winter break, and faculty leaves

Administrative Duties (15%)

• Help maintain clinic and project files, course materials, website, and social media feeds
• Organize programmatic events, such as convenings, workshops, and speaker series
• Promote the clinic to prospective students and other constituencies
• Engage in media relations and development
• Speak at public events and with the press, and participate in professional networking, training, and development activities
• Work with other law school clinical faculty and staff to improve PAC and the clinical program

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Perform other duties as needed to assist in the clinic’s operation or in support of clinic goals

UC Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

More Info: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/experiential/clinics/policy-advocacy-clinic/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• J.D. degree, M.P.P degree, or equivalent international degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Three (3) years of professional work experience

Preferred qualifications

• At least three (3) years of post-graduate experience in criminal, economic, and/or racial justice advocacy
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Strong collaboration, mentoring, and facilitation skills
• Experience in clinical teaching and supervision, other University teaching, or as a clinical student
• Ability to manage projects and supervise students independently
• Ability to develop constructive and respectful relationships with community members, policymakers, media, academics, advocates, and activists
• Ability to contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and antiracist workplace, including sensitivity and empathy in interactions with people from different backgrounds
• Sense of humor, positive attitude, and self-awareness

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Additional materials may be required of applicants.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample - A sample of written policy advocacy work no longer than 10 pages.
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.

Reference requirements

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04331

Help contact: academicpositions@law.berkeley.edu

ABOUT UC BERKELEY

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley 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

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. 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 prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION

Berkeley, CA

THE CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Director of Academic Achievement in a full-time faculty position.

California Western School of Law seeks candidates for the Director of Academic Achievement. This long-term contract faculty position is responsible for leading the academic support and bar support programs at California Western. The Director must provide leadership for the department and effectively manage multiple tasks, programs, and responsibilities. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a highly diverse student, staff, and faculty population are essential to success. A commitment to data-driven academic programming and a sincere desire to enhance student performance in law school and the bar exam are essential for this position.

Qualifications: (1) a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; (2) at least five years of law teaching experience, preferably in an academic support or bar preparation program; (3) excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; (4) good organization, judgment, and flexibility; (5) experience with educational technology and statistical analysis; (6) experience in course planning, teaching, formative and summative assessment; (7) experience in staff supervision; and (8) a demonstrated ability and interest in working collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. 

Application Requirements: Candidates must apply for this position through the California Western Career Website. They must submit: (1) a cover letter describing their qualifications and salary requirements; (2) resume; and (3) a statement indicating how they will engage with the Law School’s mission of supporting a diverse student population. 

Salary Range: $122,000-$144,000. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, education, licensure and certifications, and other institutional needs.  Applications are due by March 22, 2024. The preferred start date is June 1, 2024, although there is some flexibility. The law school offers competitive benefits for eligible employees.  

About California Western: Established in 1924, California Western is an ABA-accredited and AALS member, non-profit law school located in downtown San Diego, California. We have the distinction of being San Diego’s oldest law school. California Western is the recipient of numerous community service awards, including the State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Service Award and the federal government’s President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. We are home to numerous outstanding programs, including the Community Law Project and New Media Rights Program. The Faculty is dedicated to teaching, research, and community service. Detailed information is available at www.cwsl.edu/.

California Western is committed to training ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers who represent our diverse society. California Western is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and excellence through diversity. The Law School provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF LAW SAN FRANCISCO is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Center for Racial and Economic Justice.

University of California College of Law, San Francisco (“UC Law SF” or “the College”), located in downtown San Francisco, seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years to join our Center for Racial and Economic Justice (CREJ). The VAP position is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position to support those interested in law school academic careers who intend to engage the field of racial and economic justice in their scholarship. The VAP will work collaboratively with the Center’s directors and affiliated faculty to further the objectives of CREJ, including the development of new courses and/or seminars in this field.

Competitive candidates are aspiring scholars in the early stages of their careers and practitioners transitioning from practice to law teaching. A successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to law teaching and to exploring in their scholarship issues of race, identity, inequality, and marginalization.

UC Law SF faculty will mentor the VAP as a scholar and teacher, training the VAP on pedagogy and cultivating the VAP as a racial or economic justice scholar. The VAP will teach or co-teach courses in the core curriculum and teach or co-teach a seminar on a topic relevant to the CREJ mission and the VAP’s scholarly interests. Core course teaching will be connected to UC Law SF’s innovative 1L curriculum.

The VAP position will begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2026 and will receive an annual salary of $99,275. In addition, the VAP is eligible to have a Faculty Research Account (professional development funding) and to apply for summer research funding. This position qualifies for the Full UC Benefits Package,which includes primary retirement benefits, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and a variety of voluntary supplemental benefit plans to meet the incumbent’s individual needs.

Candidates must have earned a J.D. and must be admitted to a state bar. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, starting with those received on or before March 15, 2024. Each applicant should submit the following materials:

• A resume or CV;
• A writing sample that may consist of a seminar paper, a published or draft law review article, pleadings or educational materials from practice;
• A 2-3 page summary stating your reasons for seeking this position, your research agenda and your teaching interests;
• Teaching reviews, if any; and
• 3 references.

Application should be submitted to UC Law SF Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner (ratnerm@uclawsf.edu).

Application will be accepted until the position is filled.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching.

Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Visit us at www.uclawsf.edu

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW is hiring a Teaching Associate Professor.

West Virginia University College of Law seeks to hire a clinician for a teaching associate professor position beginning in the fall semester of 2024.  This position’s primary responsibility will be to serve as the Director and lead instructor for the College of Law’s General Legal Clinic.  For more than 40 years, this clinic has represented indigent West Virginians in civil matters in a wide range of areas including public benefits law, family law, property law, and consumer law.  In this 12-month position, the successful applicant will teach and administer the College of Law’s General Legal Clinic in accordance with College policies and ensure compliance with academic policies and ABA standards. The Director instructs and supervises student attorneys to ensure that clients receive high-quality representation and that students learn about the effective, ethical, and reflective practice of law. 

Teaching professors are non-tenure-track, voting members of the law faculty who are appointed at the rank of Teaching Associate Professor and become eligible for promotion to the rank of full Teaching Professor after 5 years of service.  The primary area of responsibility in this position is teaching (80%), with a reasonable commitment to service (20%).  Teaching professors may choose to devote a modest portion of their professional time to scholarship, though they are not required to do so.  Specifically, this position would be expected to teach the General Legal Clinic course during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year, plus one or two additional courses as determined by the Dean.  Service obligations for teaching professors would typically include service on at  least two college-wide committees.

Please include the following with your application: a cover letter, a C.V. outlining curricular strengths and your scholarly agenda, and a list of at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should direct any questions to the chair of our Faculty Appointments Committee, Caroline Osborne, caroline.osborne@mail.wvu.edu.

Apply online at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=23594&tz=GMT-05:00&tzname=America/New_York

Qualifications

Candidates should have an excellent academic record and must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.  Candidates must also have substantial practice experience, ideally in some of the areas typically handled by the General Practice Clinic.  Candidates must have a track record of strong engagement with public interest lawyering and/or the clinical legal education community, as well as strong management skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.  While some law school teaching experience is also strongly preferred, entry-level candidates will be considered. Candidates should have a passion for teaching and a strong commitment to service in the law school and community. Scholarship is not required, it is encouraged and supported.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in general civil matters, ideally dealing with legal problems frequently faced by indigent clients
• Admitted in good standing in the West Virginia Bar or in any other state’s bar with a commitment to seek admission to the West Virginia bar upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Law school teaching experience
• Experience supervising attorneys in a practice setting
• Fundraising or grant-writing experience
• Project management experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in organization, leadership, and communication
• Strong academic record and/or other indicia of ability to perform at a high level
• Commitment to work for low-income clients
• Ability to foster relationships and work with diverse groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Creativity and initiative

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity employer and recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants.

UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW SCHOOL is hiring a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor/Visiting Clinical Professor for Fall 2024.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for an appointment as a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor/Visiting Clinical Professor to teach in its Intellectual Property, Arts, and Technology Clinic for one semester in Fall 2024.

The Intellectual Property, Arts, and Technology (IPAT) Clinic is a one-semester, six unit course that satisfies the Law School’s clinical course requirement for graduation. The Clinic works to protect civil liberties and support innovation in the digital age by advising and representing clients on a range of matters dealing with copyright, media, trademark, privacy, and First Amendment law, among other areas. Clients include filmmakers, journalists, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, artists, policymakers, and others. More information about the Clinic is available here: https://www.law.uci.edu/academics/real-life-learning/clinics/ipat.html.

The candidate selected would co-teach with an Adjunct Professor who will supervise students in the Clinic’s Press Freedom Project, as well as co-teach with a Lecturer who will supervise students in the Clinic’s Tech Startup practice.

The person will be appointed a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor or Clinic Professor, depending on experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should have at least 5-7 years of legal practice and/or teaching experience in the relevant practice area. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution and be a member of a state bar. In addition, they must have demonstrated potential for excellence in clinical teaching.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Founded just over a decade ago, the UC Irvine School of Law is a visionary 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 core clinical course required of every student. Students may enroll in their core clinic for additional semesters. In the years since the creation of the first core clinics, the number has grown from three to the current ten:

Ninth Circuit Appellate Litigation (ALC)

Clinic Civil Rights Litigation Clinic (CRLC)

Community and Economic Development (CED)

Clinic Criminal Justice Clinic (CJC)

Domestic Violence Clinic (DVC) Environmental Law Clinic (ELC)

Immigrant Rights Clinic (IRC)

Intellectual Property, Arts, and Technology (IPAT) Clinic

International Justice Clinic (IJC)

Workers, Law, and Organizing Clinic (WLOC)

Each core clinic is taught by one or more full-time faculty often joined by one or more adjunct faculty or lecturers. The Law School also currently offers the following elective clinics:

California State Tax Clinic Consumer Law Clinic (CLC)

International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC)

Reproductive Justice Clinic (RJC)

Startup and Small Business Clinic (SSBC)

UCI Law is the newest public law school in California and has been ranked No. 7 in the country (and No. 1 in California) for practical training with an A+ grade. The Law School also ranks No. 18 for most diverse law schools with an A grade. 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, visit: https://www.law.uci.edu/academics/real-life-learning/clinics/.

Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should submit a cover letter and updated CV, a list of references and a statement of past and/or potential contributions to diversity (see UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence) here: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08866.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by March 20, 2024.

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.

THE UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE invites applications for a Clinical Teaching Fellowship in its Bronfein Family Law Clinic to start on or about May 1, 2024.

This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching.  For more information about UB's clinical program and the Bronfein Family Law Clinic, please go here: http://law.ubalt.edu/clinics/index.cfm.

Vacancy Number 301441

Position Type: Faculty position with full, competitive benefits package.

Opens: 2/15/24  Closes: Open Until Filled

Salary: $70,000

Position is open until filled, and applications received by April 1, 2024, will receive priority consideration.

Electronic applications are required. Before starting or submitting an application, please save all required documents as a single PDF (preferred format) or Word document. 

We appreciate your interest in our recruitment. Please review the information below before you apply.

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The Bronfein Family Law Clinic represents low-income individuals and organizations in domestic violence and family law litigation, legislative advocacy, legal reform and community education.  The Clinic handles a wide variety of cases, which include civil protection order, divorce, custody, support, adoption, paternity, Special Immigrant Juvenile Cases and name changes.  The Family Law Clinic is dedicated to serving low income clients residing in Baltimore City and places a special focus on persons subjected to abuse and the LGBTQ community.  In the clinic, law students are licensed to practice law under the supervision of the faculty director and faculty fellow and serve as first-chair lawyers on their clients' matters and on community-based projects.

The Fellow’s duties include direct supervision of clinic students’ client, case, legislative advocacy and community education work, co-teaching a weekly clinic seminar, and engaging in course planning and preparation with the other faculty members in the Bronfein Family Law Clinic. The Fellowship focuses its first year on the skills of teaching, from crafting and leading seminars, to facilitating supervision meetings with student-attorneys. The second year of the fellowship focuses on developing legal scholarship. The third year, we support the Fellow to go on the clinical teaching job market. In addition to teaching, supervision, and legal scholarship, the Fellow is responsible for case coverage during school breaks.  This position is a three-year contractual appointment.

Required Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills; a J.D. and at least two years of experience as a practicing lawyer preferably in family law litigation; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high-performance ability; commitment to work for low income clients; and a strong interest in law school teaching and scholarship. Fellows must be members in good standing with the Maryland Bar or another State bar and willing to complete the necessary documentation to be permitted to supervise law practice by students.

Salary: The current salary is $70,000.  The position includes full benefits, including retirement (while subject to change, in past years this has included a generous match) and tuition remission. Benefits are listed here (see under “Faculty and Regular Employees”): https://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-services/human-resources/benefits/index.cfm.  In addition, this position includes research support (for example, research assistant support and/or book allowance) and a travel allowance to attend relevant conferences and workshops. Candidates interested in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are encouraged to investigate whether employment at The University of Baltimore, a state educational institution, may qualify.

The University of Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. The University of Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.

Position is open until filled, and applications submitted by April 1, 2024 will receive priority consideration. For more details about the Fellows’ Program, please view our website at http://law.ubalt.edu/clinics/fellows/

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