Academic Title: Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical  Law and Friedman Fellow        

Rank:  Visiting Associate Professor

Discipline: Law         

Contract Type: Visiting, Renewable Appointment (up to 2 years)

Proposed Start Date:July 1, 2024 

Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-Time    

             

Position Description Summary:   

George Washington University Law School seeks applications for a clinical fellowship in the Family Justice        Litigation Clinic, beginning on July 1, 2024. The Fellow will have the title of Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Law. Fellows receive an annual stipend, health insurance, tuition benefits, and other benefits associated with a        full-time position at GW.       

             

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:                    

The Fellow will be based in   the Family Justice Litigation Clinic but may also teach and     supervise in the Family Law Division of the Access to Justice Clinic. The Clinics represent clients in domestic relations and domestic violence matters and seek to         address and enhance   access to justice generally. Friedman Fellows supervise law students and teach in the classroom alongside experienced clinical faculty.               

             

Throughout their time in residence, Fellows receive support and guidance in teaching and supervising law students and in producing scholarship for publication. The              program provides Fellows with mentorship and support     from the faculty and       administration and resources to enter the full-time teaching market in     clinical and doctrinal positions. Fellows are also integrated into    the full-time faculty and invited to attend all scholarly presentations, faculty meetings,  and to join the faculty of GW’s award-winning          first-year Inns of Court Program which focuses on community-building, professional identity formation, and career development.                           

                            

We currently seek applications from candidates with strong academic and lawyering experience. A competitive applicant will have relevant experience in family law, domestic violence law,  access to justice work; teaching; and/or related public interest litigation and/or criminal law litigation. We particularly seek applicants who took a clinic in law school and who have an interest in law school teaching. Fellows will be hired on a 12 month contract and will be eligible for renewal after the first year.    

                

Minimum Qualifications:                 

J.D.; at least three years practice experience especially in legal services,           domestic violence law, family law, criminal defense  or prosecution; commitment to serving individuals from under-represented communities; strong written and oral advocacy skills; excellent time management, priority-setting, and organizational skills;  strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well   both independently and as part of a team. Fellows must be members in good standing of a state bar. Candidates who are not member of the D.C. Bar must be eligible for immediate waiver into the D.C. Bar.                     

             

Special Instructions to Applicants:           

By November 3, 2023, applicants should send a letter of  interest addressed to Dean      Laurie               S. Kohn, If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access          job openings or to apply for a job on this site as a    result of your disability. You can       request reasonable accommodations by contacting The     Equal Employment   Office  and       Employee Relations by email at eeo@gwu.edu, by phone        at 202-994-9656, or by fax at 202-994-9658. a resume, a list of references, If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or to apply    for a job on this site as a result   of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations        by contacting The Equal Employment Office and Employee Relations by email at eeo@gwu.edu, by phone      at 202-994-9656, or by fax at 202-994-9658 a short writing sample, and  a complete           law school       transcript to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. Questions can also be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu.                

             

Background   Screening:                   

Successful completion of a background screening will be required as a condition of hire.             

             

Request Accommodations:                            

If you are a qualified  individual with a disability or a disabled veteran,            you may            request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or to apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting The Equal Employment Office and Employee Relations by email at eeo@gwu.edu, by phone at 202-994-9656, or by fax at 202-994-9658.  

             

EEO Statement:                       

The University and the Law  School have a strong  commitment  to achieving diversity     among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in   receiving applications from  members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage              women, persons of color, and LGBTQ candidates to apply. The University is an Equal Employment             Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.                           

             

Applicant Documents (Required Documents):

1)                 Cover Letter                 

2)                 Curriculum Vita/Resume     

3)                 Contact Information  for References             

4)                 Complete Law School Transcript     

             

             

             

             

             

             

The UCLA School of Law is seeking applications for the Binder Clinical Teaching Fellowship. This fellowship is designed for experienced law graduates who intend to pursue a career in law school clinical teaching. The two-year fellowship will commence on July 1, 2024.

The fellowship offers opportunities for clinical teaching and research designed to prepare the fellow to seek a permanent or tenure-track clinical faculty position at a law school. The fellow will be expected to teach in experiential courses while also engaging in a scholarly research project. During the summer, the fellow would be fully engaged with a scholarly research project. The law school will provide teaching mentorship, as well as research support and faculty guidance on legal scholarship.

The UCLA Clinical Program offers extensive and rigorous practical training for students interested in litigation, transactional, regulatory, and public interest work. The law school has a vibrant experiential curriculum, with in-house clinics focused on criminal defense, community lawyering, documentary film, environmental law, immigrants’ rights, international human rights, prisoners’ rights, tribal legal development, and veterans’ justice, among other areas. The Program also offers sophisticated simulation-based skills courses and practicums in areas including civil rights litigation, domestic violence, mediation, and criminal defense.

Qualifications: Candidates should possess a J.D. or equivalent advanced degree, an excellent academic record, at least two years of practice experience (more preferred), admission to a state bar and willingness to sit for the California bar if necessary (depending on practice area), excellent analytical and writing skills, an aptitude for student supervision, a collegial style, and a demonstrated interest in or potential for scholarship, particularly in an area that informs experiential learning. UCLA School of Law seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The annual salary is $75,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

Application Instructions and Deadline: Applicants should apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08869 by submitting pdf copies of cover letter discussing

their qualifications, a cv or resume, contact information for three references, a law school transcript, and two statements of interest (each 1-2 pages), one for teaching and one for research. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Friday, November 17, 2023, but will be considered thereafter until the position is filled.

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. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct).

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Director position within the Interprofessional Center (IPC).

 

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Clinic Operations (DCO) is responsible for administering, supervising, and assessing the operational and non-credit components of the Legal Services Clinic (“LSC”), and reports to the Director of Legal Clinics (DLC). This position is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the clinic staff (excluding fellows hired to work in collaboration with a full-time faculty members).  This position will work in collaboration with the DLC and clinic faculty to monitor for quality control, ABA compliance, compliance with the Rules of Professional Responsibility, and law school learning outcomes.  This position will oversee and build a culture of aspirational ethics to the LSC’s vision for advancing the professional identity of each clinic student. 

 

This position needs to be available to students for consultation, if a faculty member or fellow is not available, on questions related to client service.  Responding to the needs of faculty and clinic students is a regular staple of the job.  This position is the administrative and operations anchor of the LSC and is expected to use their legal expertise in client service, case management, legal practice, and administration to work with the professors and attorneys in the LSC.

 

To learn more about the IPC, click the link.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operations

 

• Management of Day-to-Day Affairs

 

 

 

 

 

• Maintain Clinic Best Practices

 

 

 

 

• Compliance and reporting

 

 

 

 

• Finance and Budget

 

 

 

 

• IT and Systems
• • Work collaboratively with university tech services so that all clinic stakeholders have the appropriate program tools, such as reference materials, case management tools, billing tools, online surveys, orientation materials, Clio, Prima and Canvas. 

Supervision

 

• Manage and supervise clinic staff in alignment with LSC and IPC objectives and vision to promote maximum staff member benefit and effectiveness as well as overall functional productivity.
• Maintain a supportive connection to each legal clinic, providing guidance on process, policies, oversight, and quality control.

Student Engagement

• Assist with recruiting students to enroll in clinics, and coach them through skill development and client relationships.
• Serve a key point person for student questions, inquiries, and support. 

Other

• Serve on law school and interprofessional committees as appropriate.
• Partner with the DLC and law school marketing professionals to highlight success and impact stories for the School of Law.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• JD and active license required
• Minimum of six years of legal practice experience, and firm management experience is a plus Candidate should understand the nuances of the practice of law and how law firms are managed

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

 

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.

Description of the Clinic

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

The Clinic’s local focus not only allows the Clinic to give back to the community it calls home, but also gives students an opportunity to explore and understand the challenges and strengths of the D.C. community beyond the Georgetown Law campus. As D.C. experiences increasing income inequality, it becomes increasingly important for the Clinic to provide legal assistance to organizations that serve and empower adversely impacted communities.

Description of Fellowship

The two-year fellowship is an ideal position for a transactional lawyer interested in transitioning into legal academia and developing teaching and supervisory abilities in a setting that emphasizes a dual commitment—clinical education of law students and transactional law employed in the public interest. The fellow will have several areas of responsibility, with an increasing role as the fellowship progresses. Over the course of the fellowship, the fellow will: (i) supervise students in representing organizations on transactional, operational, and corporate governance matters, (ii) share responsibility for teaching seminar sessions, and (iii) share in the administrative and case handling responsibilities of the Clinic. Fellows also participate in a clinical pedagogy seminar and other activities designed to support an interest in clinical teaching and legal education. Successful completion of the fellowship results in the award of an L.L.M. in Advocacy from Georgetown University. The fellowship start date is July 1, 2024, and the fellowship is for two years, ending June 30, 2026.

Teaching fellows receive an annual stipend of approximately $70,000 in the first year and $75,000 in the second year, health and dental benefits, and all tuition and fees in the LL.M. program. As full-time students, teaching fellows qualify for deferment of their student loans. In addition, teaching fellows may be eligible for loan repayment assistance from their law schools.

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least 3 years of post J.D. legal experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a transactional area of practice such as nonprofit law and tax, community economic development law, corporate law, intellectual property, and real estate or housing law. Applicants with a strong commitment to economic justice are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be admitted or be able to be admitted to the District of Columbia Bar within 6 months of entering the fellowship.

Application Process

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, send a resume, an official or unofficial law school transcript, and a detailed letter of interest as soon as possible but no later than December 1, 2023. The letter should be no longer than two pages and address a) why you are interested in this fellowship; b) what you can contribute to the Clinic; c) your experience with nonprofit law, community economic development, transactional matters, corporate law, or other fields of law pertinent to the clinic’s law practice areas; and d) optionally, a brief statement about any educational, familial, cultural, economic, and social experiences that have helped to shape your educational and professional goals or will contribute to your future career after the fellowship concludes. Please address your application to Professor Alicia Plerhoples, Georgetown Law, 600 New Jersey Ave., NW, Suite 352, Washington, D.C. 20001, and email it to Clinic Office Manager, Anna Harty, at lawsocialenterprise@georgetown.edu. Applications will only be accepted via email.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, a top-tier law school with an international reputation, is a community of leading legal scholars, teachers, students, and alumni, who are dedicated to providing one of the finest legal educations in the world. Since our doors opened in 1872, we have admitted and enrolled accomplished students to our program regardless of their race, gender, and religion.  The breadth and depth of our curriculum and scholarship as well as our innovative spirit are distinctive in American legal education. 

Boston University School of Law invites applications for the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Externship Program. This position is a full-time non-tenure track clinical faculty position with a projected start date of July 1, 2024.

The externship program is an important feature of Boston University School of Law. The externship program provides over 130 second and third-year law students annually with the opportunity to gain academic credit while working under the supervision of practicing attorneys or judges. Boston’s vibrant legal community offers a vast array of placements in diverse practice areas, including affordable housing, biotech, criminal law, education, environmental law, health law, intellectual property, and microfinance. The externship program has grown substantially over recent years, and the Director will play a significant role in shaping its future direction and development.

The Director of the Externship Program will be responsible for teaching as well as coordination of all aspects of the operation and development of the externship program.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching at least one seminar per semester, serving as instructor of record for all externship courses, and overseeing all New York Pro Bono Scholars.
• Developing and modifying externship program curriculum, including the annual review and updating of externship teaching materials for dissemination to the externship seminar teachers.
• Training and evaluation of field placement supervisors overseeing law students in the externship program.
• Recruiting and hiring part-time faculty to teach in the externship program;
• Maintaining and developing externship opportunities in Boston and beyond, including building relationships with field placement supervisors and recruiting new potential host sites.
• Evaluating student outcomes to guide the future direction of the externship program and determine how to best meet the needs of the law school, student demand, and current legal employment needs.
• Providing substantial assistance, comprised of pedagogical, syllabus development, and other advice to externship instructors with respect to both existing and new externship courses;
• Coordinating with the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Registrar’s Office to assemble and publish the externship curriculum as part of the School of Law’s overall course offerings.
• Advising students in selecting appropriate placements and externship seminars, as well as in matters of professional development and law practice.
• Working with the externship faculty to plan and ensure that all externship seminars are taught in accordance with BU Law’s outcomes, current ABA Standards, and best practices.
• Participating in the life of the law school by serving on committees and attending regular faculty meetings and events.

Successful candidates must be licensed to practice law, have a minimum of five years post-JD legal work or law teaching experience, a strong desire to teach and mentor, and robust knowledge of law office practice. Experience with clinical legal education and externship program management is considered a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational and managerial skills are required. Teaching and supervision experience are preferred.

At Boston University School of Law, we are dedicated to building a just, inclusive, and engaged community of faculty, staff, and students. We recognize we have more work to do to achieve this vision. Boston University School of Law is committed not only to the ideals of faculty diversity and inclusion but also to the work of creating and implementing practices that combat exclusion and inequity by race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, religion, and other identities subject to historical subordination. We also strive to foster a more inclusive intellectual culture that represents and encourages a broad range of intellectual traditions and approaches to the law. We welcome expressions of interest from applicants of all identities, intellectual traditions, and perspectives.

• BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

How to Apply:

DO NOT APPLY USING THIS WEBSITE. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW.

Applicants should send a letter of interest and a C.V. as soon as they are able to the Faculty Appointments Committee at lawappts@bu.edu. Applications are being reviewed immediately and on a continuing basis, with priority given to those who submit early in the fall semester and are submitted prior to October 1, 2023.  All open faculty positions are pending budgetary approval.

To learn more about the law school, visit our website at www.bu.edu/law.  

RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL invites applications for a Spring 2024 visiting clinical faculty position at the Camden Campus, with the likely extension for up to an additional 18 months.  The position is funded by a major appropriation from the New Jersey legislature to Rutgers Law School that is in its third year and is expected to continue.  The visiting clinical professor will be part of a statewide eviction prevention effort and will collaborate and co-teach with clinic colleagues in the Housing Advocacy Clinic. Both entry level and experienced faculty are encouraged to apply.  We encourage applications and inquiries from candidates who contribute to the diversity of our faculty, including, but not limited to, people of color, people living with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community.  Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and member in good standing of the Bar of any state; 3-5 years of experience in housing practice, with a focus on eviction prevention; and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.  Questions and references can be addressed to Prof. Joanne Gottesman at jgottesm@law.rutgers.edu.  Interested applicants should submit via this link: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/211345

• A curriculum vitae;
• A cover letter; and
• If you choose, a research agenda and a statement of your professional contributions to diversity and equity.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERISTY LAW CENTER is hiring a clinical teaching fellow/supervising attorney for its Domestic Violence Clinic. 

Fellowship Description

The Domestic Violence Clinic (DVC) hires one clinical teaching fellow/supervising attorney each year, for a two-year fellowship position. DVC fellows receive intensive, supportive mentorship as they develop skills in litigation, teaching, and legal scholarship; fellows are well-prepared for a career in clinical teaching or public interest practice.

DVC fellows develop skills as clinical teachers. They supervise law students as they represent survivors of domestic abuse in civil protection order cases in D.C. Superior Court. As supervisors, fellows teach students to develop a range of skills—from building a strong and empathic attorney-client relationship; to acquiring litigation practice skills; to exploring legal ethics; to becoming creative problem-solvers, trauma-informed lawyers, and excellent storytellers. They help students critically examine the psychological dynamics of intimate partner violence, the harms inflicted by our society’s systemic and institutional responses, and various alternatives to solutions rooted in the existing legal system.

DVC fellows also learn to design clinic seminar classes on a range of topics, including child custody, professional ethics, and the individual and social dynamics of intimate partner violence. Faculty provide close support as fellows design the classes they will teach, focusing on how to navigate potential student learning challenges, how to develop an individual teaching “voice,” and how to facilitate interesting, challenging, and thought-provoking conversations and classroom exercises.

DVC fellows receive extensive training and mentorship as they continue to improve their lawyering and litigation skills. Fellows provide direct representation to a small number of clients experiencing family abuse, primarily outside of the academic semester.

Fellows are offered extensive opportunities to engage in legal scholarship. DVC faculty and others in the broader Georgetown community provide a wide range of support to fellows interested in researching, writing, and publishing their work. 

First-year DVC fellows join the full community of Georgetown’s clinical teaching fellows in a course on clinical pedagogy co-taught by members of the Georgetown clinical faculty. They are also part of the Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program, where they have opportunities to collaborate with lawyer-fellows working on a wide variety of women’s rights legal issues at placements throughout Washington, D.C., and learn from leaders in the national and local feminist legal community.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a background or demonstrated interest in family law, domestic or sexual violence, and/or poverty law, and to applicants who have trial practice experience. Applicants must be admitted to a Bar at the time they submit their application. A fellow offered the DVC fellowship position who is not a member of the D.C. Bar must apply for admission by waiver immediately following acceptance.

The fellowship runs from early July 2024 through June 2026. The first-year salary is $70,000; the second-year salary is $75,000. Upon completing the fellowship, Georgetown awards fellows an LL.M. in Advocacy.

The DVC welcomes and considers applications from any and all interested applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

Application Process

Please complete the Women's Law & Public Policy Fellowship Program application and submit it to both Professors Deborah Epstein and Rachel Camp (dvclinic@law.georgetown.edu) and to the Fellowship Program (wlppfp@law.georgetown.edu).

Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 10, 2023.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER STURM COLLEGE OF LAW seeks applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor of Law within its nationally recognized Civil Rights Clinic, to begin in August 2024. The Civil Rights Clinic is an intensive, year-long litigation program that focuses on the constitutionality of conditions in federal and state prisons, including indefinite solitary confinement, inadequate medical and mental health care, disability discrimination, and the free exercise of religion. A full description of these opportunities, including details relating to compensation, can be found at www.du.edu/jobs. 

We seek candidates with J.D. degrees (or their equivalents), outstanding academic records, relevant professional experience, a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, and the capacity to make future outstanding contributions in the realms of scholarship, teaching, and public engagement. Interested persons are requested to submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume including at least three references; and (3) materials that describe the candidate’s commitment to outstanding teaching, innovative research, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, public engagement, and/or their professional experiences. Candidates should submit their materials at www.du.edu/jobs, with a copy to Professor Laurent Sacharoff (lsacharoff@law.du.edu), Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement (www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement). 

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL is hiring a Clinical Teaching Fellow for its Zell Entrepreneurship Clinic.  Please see the full posting here. 

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

What You'll Do

The University of Michigan Law Clinical Fellows Program seeks applicants for a fellowship in its Zell Entrepreneurship Clinic (ZEC). This is a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension for a third year.

Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students in the ZEC represent startups led by University of Michigan (UM) students and recent UM alumni. The ZEC's NIL Program represents University of Michigan student-athletes in name, image, likeness matters. Typical matters in the ZEC include business entity formation, intellectual property, contract drafting, employment law, and other common early-stage legal issues.

The successful candidate will manage the NIL Program and supervise its matters. Additionally, the fellow will teach in the ZEC's biweekly seminar along with two other ZEC professors, supervise law students, advise clients, and collaborate with other schools and colleges at UM and other organizations assisting startups.

The Clinical Fellows Program is designed to fully support attorneys wishing to explore the possibility of a career in clinical teaching. Michigan Clinical Fellows gain valuable experience and mentoring in clinical pedagogy and in their substantive area of practice. Their duties include clinical teaching and student supervision in conjunction with a clinic director, and participation in the operation and development of the clinic in which they teach. Support is provided for personal and professional development and scholarship. Michigan Clinical Fellows have enjoyed success on the national job market and are teaching in clinics at law schools across the country.

Michigan's Clinical Fellows salaries and benefits are very competitive. The fellowship begins in January 2024.

Who We Are

Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world’s leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the JD and 40 in the LLM program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.

Required Qualifications*

The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years of experience representing companies in at least one of ZEC's core areas of practice, a strong interest in clinical teaching, a demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurship and to engage in public interest lawyering through transactional work, and a potential for scholarship and success as a clinical teacher. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.

Additional Information

At the University of Michigan, our dedication to academic excellence for the public good is inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. U-M is committed to recruiting, selecting, and retaining a diverse and highly engaged staff community. 

Contact Information

Questions may be directed to Associate Dean Debra Chopp at dchopp@umich.edu or 734-763-1948.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  Application review will begin on November 1, 2023 and will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for two full-time tenure, tenure-track, or long-term contract clinical faculty positions.  One faculty member will take over our school’s Community Economic Development Clinic, and one will join our Criminal Defense Clinic.  The faculty members will join a vibrant clinical program that has 15 full-time clinicians who teach, practice, and lead.  We welcome interest from both experienced clinicians and those new to clinical legal teaching.

We seek dynamic candidates who are excited about clinical legal education, deeply committed to the academic enterprise, and are able to collaborate with diverse groups inside and outside our University.  We also seek candidates that possess the capacity and inclination to support and advance law reform, whether through legal scholarship, direct advocacy, or a state/national leadership role.  We expect the candidates to know, or become familiar with, principles of experiential learning and clinical pedagogy.

The faculty members will have primary responsibility for designing their clinics and then teaching and supervising students at Lincoln Square Legal Services, Inc., our in-house law firm.  Typically, Fordham clinicians teach a full load when they supervise 10 students each semester in a 5-credit course that includes a regularly scheduled seminar and close supervision of student teams.  Our clinics operate during the fall and spring semesters.  Support for summer case coverage and/or research is available.  The faculty members may also teach other courses, depending on interest and institutional needs.

For a full description of the positions and to learn how to apply, please visit our Interfolio posting.