The University of Illinois College of Law – a national leader in the field of elder law and policy – invites applications for a clinical professor to develop and direct an Elder Financial Justice Clinic focused on matters relating to elder financial abuse.  Each year, elderly U.S. citizens lose roughly $3 billion through financial frauds perpetrated by strangers, family members, friends, and neighbors.  Despite increased attention to the phenomenon of elder financial abuse at the state and federal levels, instances of wrongdoing remain underreported, under-investigated, and under-prosecuted.  The primary missions of the Elder Law Clinic will be to educate law students about the prevalence of elder financial abuse, to equip students with the necessary tools to detect, manage, and prosecute instances of wrongdoing, and to represent indigent elderly clients who have been financially victimized.
 
The position is a nine-month appointment as a Clinical Professor.  Responsibilities include teaching a classroom component to the Clinic designed to orient students to the problem of elder financial abuse and to develop the necessary skills to detect, manage, and prosecute cases; closely supervising student casework and other matters related to the Clinic’s representation of clients; developing relationships with other entities – including governmental agencies, advocacy groups, financial services organizations, and other campus units – that may be in a position to advance the Clinic’s mission; and undertaking administrative responsibilities relating to management of the Clinic.
 
The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law (or in a position to secure licensure) in the state of Illinois; experienced in the area of civil or criminal litigation – ideally, with prior exposure to the field of fraud; and able to work effectively with students, clients, the bench and bar, other faculty members, and the broader community.  Previous experience with clinical education is preferred, but not required.  Salary is dependent upon experience.
 
To apply for the position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest; resume; and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by December 5, 2012 via the University of Illinois’ online system. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Proposed start date would be the first day possible after hire.
 
For questions about the application process, you may contact Chris Grant at cgrant@illinois.edu
 
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites qualified and experienced candidates to apply to direct its clinical programs, with position title and faculty status to be determined based upon the candidate’s qualifications.  The position includes an appointment as Associate Professor of Law, to commence academic year 2013-14. The appointment may be a five-year presumptively renewable contract, a tenure track position, or an appointment with tenure.

The Law School is hoping to hire a visionary clinician and leader to help incorporate experiential learning and adapt current programs and structures towards a goal of graduating effective and successful lawyers.  The Director is responsible for overall administrative supervision and promotion of clinical programs, including the training, supervision, and mentoring of faculty teaching clinical courses and supervising clinic staff to maintain and refine law office systems and procedures.  In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Director will teach at least one clinic per year in an area of personal expertise.  With administrative responsibilities, the position is a twelve-month appointment. 

Candidates must hold a J.D., be licensed to practice law in California (or be willing to obtain a California license), and preferably have experience working with law students on client cases in a clinical, externship or similar setting. The candidate’s record should demonstrate superb lawyering skills, leadership and management experience, strong teaching ability, the communication and interpersonal skills essential to being an effective clinical teacher, and scholarship in the field. 

Interested applicants should submit letter of interest and current resume or curriculum vitae to Professor Robert Pushaw (Robert.Pushaw@pepperdine.edu), Chair, Lateral Hiring.

The UALR Bowen School of Law is seeking an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean is in charge of all aspects of the law school academic counseling, academic success, and bar passage programs. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. This is a twelve-month renewable position and the start date is negotiable.

Candidates should have a J.D. from an accredited law school. Administrative experience, teaching experience, academic counseling, and an educational background are helpful. The successful candidate will be outgoing, will be able to work with diverse groups of people, and will have excellent teaching, writing and verbal skills.

The UALR Bowen School of Law, established in 1975, has approximately 440 full and part-time students and boasts innovative academic partnerships with UAMS, the Clinton School for Public Service, and the Boozman College of Public Health.  The school’s alumni include federal and state judges, elected officials, business leaders, corporate counsel, partners of major law firms, and dedicated public servants.  The school, located next to MacArthur Park, enjoys strong support from its students, alumni, and the legal community.

To apply, submit a letter of application (reference R97577), resume and references to:  Patti Bell, Administrative Projects Coordinator, Bowen School of Law, 1201 McMath Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.  Electronic submissions are preferred; e-mail plbell@ualr.edu with R97577 in the subject line or fax to 501.324.9433. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  For more information visit http://ualr.edu or http://www.law.ualr.edu.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and person with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Description

Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean (Students) (“Assistant Dean”), the Director of the International Human Rights Program (the “IHRP”) at the Faculty of Law (“the Faculty”) provides clinical, educational, and administrative leadership and support to the IHRP. The incumbent is the primary contact and responsible for all matters related to the IHRP. The Director oversees all of the IHRP’s advocacy initiatives, including the clinic, working groups, speaker series, Rights Review magazine, internships, and mentorship program. S/he works with the Faculty to select advocacy opportunities for the IHRP, supervises students working on advocacy, and develops and delivers clinical legal education programs and courses offered for credit at the Faculty. Working closely with the Faculty, including the Assistant Dean, the Director develops priorities, strategies, and objectives for the IHRP. The Director organizes and runs programs, workshops and conferences; drafts position papers, reports, and pleadings; represents the IHRP to various stakeholder groups, including the legal profession, judiciary, policy makers, public interest advocates, private organizations, government, funders, and law schools across Canada and internationally; and oversees all operations, including internal and external communications, finances, fundraising, public relations, and publications.

 

Qualifications

Minimum

EDUCATION:

LL.B. (J.D.) degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. LL.M or other graduate degree is an asset.

 

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years’ related experience in a law firm, public organization, or government office,

including experience relevant to international human rights advocacy and litigation. Extensive variety of experience in dealing with members of the legal profession and international human rights advocates both within and outside Canada. Strong familiarity with legal education, public interest advocacy, and international human rights law. Related experience in senior positions within administration and management in a publicly funded or public interest organization is an asset. Wide range of career experience including dealings with the media, funders, students, and the general public is an asset. Comprehensive and global understanding of the University of Toronto, as well as general knowledge of the post-secondary education system, is an asset. Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada and be able to practice law in the Province of Ontario. The ability to practice law in another jurisdiction is an asset.

 

OTHER:

Proficient with of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and internet searching. Demonstrated superior oral and written communication and advocacy skills. Excellent research and

analytical skills. Strong project management skills. Effective problem solver. Well-developed judgment and decision-making skills. Strong fundraising skills, including experience in grant development. Strong leadership skills. Superior drive and enterprise. Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines. Ability to handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature. Diplomacy, discretion, tact, pleasant manner, ability to work well independently as well as with a wide variety of people.

 

 

Notes: Maternity Leave Replacement. Expected start date is February 13, 2013. TERM position ending February 14, 2014.

 

Employee Group: Professional / Managerial Position - Senior Advancement Professionals

 

Appointment Type: Budget – Term

 

Schedule Full-time

 

Pay Scale Group and Hiring Rate: PM 4 -- Broadband Salary Range: $ 70,880 - $107,452 – Hiring Zone: $70,880 - $86,288

 

Job Field Student Academic Experience

 

Job Posting Oct 16, 2012

 

Job Closing: November 5, 2012

University of Georgia Law School - Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic – Assistant Professor
 
The University of Georgia School of Law seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to serve as the director of a to-be-created Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) Clinic, beginning the 2013 – 2014 academic year.  Job expectations include both clinical work and the production of academic scholarship.  On the scholarship side, the director must be able to satisfy all the standards applicable to other members of the tenure-track faculty, including the production of first-rate scholarship published in major law reviews.  On the clinical side, the successful applicant will be responsible for establishing partnership(s) with medical providers in the community to house the new MLP Clinic.  The goal of the MLP Clinic is to provide legal services to underserved individuals receiving treatment from the medical provider.  Responsibilities include managing the partnership relationship, teaching the classroom component of the Clinic, and supervising student legal work in the Clinic.  Finally, the director will teach a related doctrinal course.  Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent law degree and must be a member of the Georgia Bar or willing to become a member as soon as practical following appointment.  Applications should include a cover letter, resume or CV, description of scholarly research agenda, existing scholarship and references.  The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
 
Contact:  Professor Erica Hashimoto
University of Georgia School of Law
Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-5098
hashimo@uga.edu

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW in Bristol, Rhode Island, invites applications for a two year full-time position as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law to direct and teach in our newly established Community Economic Development Clinic.  The position will commence in the summer of 2013, with clinic operations expected to commence in August of 2013.  The focus of the clinic will be the provision of services to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts.  Students enrolled in the clinic will work with small business owners or operators in determining and facilitating their legal needs, including determining which legal entity choice is best, assisting with the filing of organizational documents and corporate necessities, creating agreements between owners, and creating basic leases and other contracts for the businesses.  The primary goal of the clinic will be to teach the practice of transactional lawyering while providing service to underserved entrepreneurs and organizations.  Consequently, a candidate should have or be willing to obtain a significant familiarity with the pedagogy of clinical education.

The candidate must hold a J.D. or LL.B degree and either be a member in good standing of the Rhode Island bar or be willing to take and pass the Rhode Island Bar Examination at the first possible administration.  The candidate must also have at least three years of transactional law experience.  Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Although we will accept applications until the position is filled, we strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications by no later than November 5, 2012.  Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume, in electronic form, to Professor Bruce I. Kogan, Chair, Clinical Education Committee, at bkogan@rwu.edu.

The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Law Clinic at the University Of San Francisco School of Law is seeking a Clinical Law Fellow to assist in the supervision and management of the Clinic. The anticipated starting date is August 1, 2013.

The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Law Clinic Fellow's duties include direct supervision of case work by clinic students and clinic classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty. The Fellow will also pursue professional goals in conjunction with his or her clinic duties, including opportunities for scholarship.

A successor to our first in-house program, the criminal clinic remains a core component of the USF Law Clinics. Students enrolled in this clinic represent indigent defendants in all phases of criminal proceedings, from arraignment through trial and occasional interlocutory appeals. They also represent defendants in juvenile court delinquency proceedings. 

The Clinical Teaching Fellowship offers an opportunity for practicing attorneys to explore the possibility of embarking upon a full-time career in law school clinical education and to make the transition from the practice of law to legal education. The educational goals of the program are to provide an opportunity to strengthen legal practice skills, to reflect on legal practice, to learn clinical teaching methodology under the supervision of an experienced faculty member, and to develop scholarship interest. The program provides time for research and writing as well as representing clients, community outreach, trainings and classes, and supervising students.

Qualifications: commitment to public interest practice, two or more years of practice in criminal law or juvenile justice, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability, ability to work with a wide range of people, including students, clients, attorneys, and court officials, commitment to work with low income clients, a strong interest in teaching, interest in writing, and membership in the California Bar for three years.

Salary: $50,000 salary per year, plus all benefits available to a full-time University employee.  This is a two-year fellowship position and is not renewable.

Applications from minority group members, women, and others whose background or interests will enhance the diversity of the faculty are highly encouraged. 

Applications are due by November 1, 2012. To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (including references), and writing sample electronically to: lawfellowship@usfca.edu.

If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please send hard copy items to:

 

Bill Ong Hing

Chair, Skills and Fellows Task Force
University of San Francisco School of Law
2130 Fulton Street

San Francisco, CA 94117

 

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer. 

Position Summary: The University of Connecticut School of Law solicits applications for two assistant clinical professor of law to serve as a supervising attorney in the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic beginning January 1, 2013. The position are subject to the Law School's policy on long-term renewable contracts for clinical faculty, which complies with ABA Standard 405(c).

Minimum Qualifications: An excellent academic record; significant law practice and/or clinical teaching experience; demonstrated research and writing ability; and membership in the Connecticut bar or the ability to become a member within one year of hire, are required. The ideal candidate will also have significant intellectual property experience; some transactional business-lawyering experience; and be a member of the Patent Bar.

Appointment Terms: Positions are at the Law School campus in Hartford and clinic location in East Hartford. These are a full-time, non-tenured position, renewable yearly. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.

To Apply: Applications must be submitted online using Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu. Please upload a letter of interest, and a resume. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Potential candidates with questions regarding the position, their qualifications, or any related matter are encouraged to contact Professor Hillary Greene, Faculty Director of the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic at hillary.greene@law.uconn.edu, (860) 570-5211. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 PM eastern on 10/31/2012.

Founded in 1911, Southwestern Law School is a nonprofit, nonsectarian independent law school approved by the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of American Law Schools.  Southwestern is known for its innovative programs, for being a national leader in legal education reform, and for its award-winning campus. Southwestern has taken a leadership role in curricular innovation: it was the first school in the country with a conceptual two-year J.D. program and one of the first to offer a part-time day J.D. program designed for students with child-care or elder-care responsibilities. Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for innovation, Southwestern's first-year curriculum provides a unique opportunity for J.D. students to choose one of three tracks in their legal research and writing course – appellate, negotiation or trial advocacy. Recent upper division enhancements include a January intersession, capstone courses, and special "mini-term" courses.
 
Taking advantage of its location in the center of Los Angeles, Southwestern is a leader in the area of entertainment law. Southwestern was the first school in the United States with an Entertainment and Media Law Institute, the first to establish an LL.M. program in Entertainment and Media Law, and the first to offer an online LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law. Southwestern is also known for graduating students who are practice-ready, with one of the largest externship programs in the country, three legal practicum programs, three legal clinics (Children’s Rights, Immigration Law, and Street Law), and a large public service program.
 
One of the most diverse law schools in the United States, Southwestern has an enrollment of just over 1,000 students in two, three and four-year full-time and part-time J.D. programs of study. The school has also established dual-degree affiliations with the Drucker Graduate School of Management of Claremont Graduate University for a J.D./M.B.A. and J.D./M.A. in Management, as well as California State University, Dominguez Hills for a J.D./M.A. in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding, and a unique certificate program with the Pardee RAND Graduate School (PRGS). LL.M. programs are also offered in individualized studies and entertainment and media law.
 
The law school’s collegial faculty are productive scholars and talented teachers, who make significant contributions to the community. The law school is also fortunate to have an exceptional and dedicated staff. The law school’s 15,000 alumni include prominent leaders in law, business and public service in virtually every state and more than two dozen foreign countries. More than 400 alumni have served in the judiciary, including the California Supreme Court, and others have served in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as Treasurer of California, as Mayor of Los Angeles and in other elected offices.
 
Southwestern’s award-winning campus encompasses nearly two city blocks and includes the acclaimed art deco Bullocks Wilshire landmark. Southwestern's Leigh H. Taylor Law Library is the second largest academic law library facility in California, and the Julian Dixon Courtroom and Advocacy Center is one of the most technologically sophisticated centers of its kind. The law school's new on-campus student housing complex is currently under construction and scheduled to open in Fall 2013, with additional campus expansion plans in development.
 
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Dean/CEO is the chief academic and administrative officer responsible for the leadership, stewardship, and management of the law school. The successful dean candidate will be expected to continue to build on the school’s achievements and recent momentum. Applicants for Dean should possess a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, professional experience, a national reputation and public service appropriate for a tenured professor of law. Applicants should also possess administrative, managerial, and fundraising skills to lead the law school as CEO.
 
Additional information about Southwestern Law School can be found at www.swlaw.edu.
 
Southwestern Law School has retained the services of Isaacson, Miller to assist with this search. Confidential nominations, inquiries, and applications (including resume, cover letter and the names and contact information for eight references) should be forwarded to:
 
Julie Filizetti
Cathy R. Daniels
Isaacson, Miller, Inc.
649 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged to 4655@imsearch.com.
 
Southwestern Law School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications and nominations from women and minorities.

The Rutgers University School of Law-Newark, through its Special
Education Clinic, is looking to hire an attorney with 1-3 years of
post-graduate experience to serve as a Clinical Law Fellow in a newly
created medical-legal partnership with the Department of Pediatrics at
the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The
medical-legal partnership, known as the H.E.A.L. (Health, Education,
Advocacy & Law) Collaborative, has a threefold mission: (1) To improve
children’s health and well-being by providing free legal services to
indigent families of children with disabilities to meet their
educational, developmental and health needs; (2) to educate front-line
health and medical professionals on identification of social issues with
legal remedies that adversely affect child health and family well-being
and methods for resolving these issues without resort to legal
involvement; and (3) to enhance the educational experiences,
professional development, knowledge and skills of those studying and/or
working in the fields of law, medicine and social work through
collaboration in a multi-disciplinary setting.

The Clinical Law Fellow will work collaboratively with the Legal and
Medical Directors and medical/health/social work professionals and
students, and will be directly supervised by the program’s Legal
Director. Responsibilities include:

●    Interview patients who present with legal problems and triage
the issues presented;
●    Provide advice, referrals, consultation and direct legal
representation to patients/clients in the areas of special education
and, to a lesser extent, public benefits;
●    Consult and collaborate with medical and hospital staff on all
aspects of program development and, as appropriate, on specific cases;
●    Organize and participate in cross-training sessions; and
●    Assist in all aspects of program implementation, development and
evaluation.

The Clinical Law Fellow will be based primarily at UMDNJ, although
workspace in the Rutgers Law School Clinic will be provided as well. The
ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree and be licensed to practice law;
1-3 years legal experience; excellent written and oral advocacy skills;
a background in or some knowledge of special education law and process;
and an interest in and demonstrated commitment to working with
low-income children and families.  In addition, the ideal candidate will
be a self-starter as well as a team player. Prior interdisciplinary work
experience and proficiency in Spanish are a plus.

Salary will be commensurate with other post-graduate public interest
fellowships and will include benefits.  Any interested candidates should
send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Rosen Valverde, Clinical
Professor of Law at jvalverde@kinoy.rutgers.edu as soon as possible and
by no later than October 31, 2012.

Rutgers University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its
faculty and staff.  Applications from women, minorities, and people with
disabilities are particularly encouraged.  Rutgers is an EEO/AA
employer.