THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications from entry-level and experienced clinical faculty for two long-term contract positions for its Buck Colbert Franklin Clinic and its Terry West Civil Legal Clinic for the 2023-2024 academic year. The BC Franklin Clinic is a civil legal clinic that provides legal representation and advocacy for clients in the north Tulsa Community, the Community that was targeted in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The Terry West Clinic is a civil legal clinic that provides legal representation and advocacy for marginalized populations in the greater Tulsa area.

We seek candidates with a distinguished record of clinical teaching or practice experience, and a superior academic record demonstrating excellence in scholarship and clinical teaching or a strong potential to excel as scholars and clinicians. Candidates must possess a J.D. and be admitted, or eligible for admission, to the Oklahoma Bar. The University of Tulsa College of Law, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to equality of opportunity in its employment of faculty and staff, without discrimination on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.  Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, CV, Clinical Teaching Statement, and Diversity Statement. We value diverse experiences and backgrounds, including diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region. A Diversity Statement should discuss equity, inclusion, and diversity as reflected in the candidate’s (1) knowledge and understanding; (2) teaching and mentorship; (3) research; and (4) service and professional activities.

For consideration, applications must be submitted through: https://universitytulsa.peopleadmin.com/

For questions, please contact Assoc. Dean Mimi Marton, Co-Chair, Appointments Committee,
mimi-marton@utulsa.edu.

The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.

RISING FOR JUSTICE is seeking a director for it Housing advocacy and Litigation Clinic.

Rising for Justice (“RFJ”) invites applications for the Director of our Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic (“HALC”). The incumbent will serve on the organization’s leadership team and have responsibility for the management of our long-standing and highly-regarded law school clinical program – a dynamic educational program embedded in our Tenant Justice Program (“TJP”). The Director of HALC is expected to serve as model of excellent workplace practices.

HALC enrolls student attorneys from Georgetown University Law Center, George Washington University Law School, The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, and American University’s Washington College of Law. Students, who are supervised by TJP’s clinical supervising attorneys, represent clients in eviction defense matters as well as housing conditions and other types of tenants’ rights cases. 

About Rising for Justice

Created in 1969, RFJ, formerly known as D.C. Law Students in Court (“LSIC”), is the oldest clinical legal education program in the District of Columbia. RFJ currently operates as a public interest legal services provider and clinical education program. Our mission is to leverage the collective forces of students and experienced advocates to achieve justice for all. RFJ embraces equal justice and diversity as core values. We strive to maintain a workplace that is vibrant, welcoming, innovative, and collaborative. We are committed to fostering the thoughtful exchange of ideas and to ensuring that all voices are heard and respected. We seek a skilled and experienced clinical director who embraces our mission and values.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability, status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.

Position Responsibilities

Duties include management of all aspects of the clinical teaching program, including the following:

• Conducting annual updates and periodic revisions to the clinical curriculum, course syllabi, orientation materials, case practice protocols, and related educational materials to conform with best practices in clinical education and with the specifications of law school partners.
• Updating policies and protocols to ensure that all aspects of the clinical curriculum are appropriately implemented by the instructional staff.
• Developing lesson plans and teaching classes.
• Refining, monitoring, and managing the implementation of standards applicable to case practice and student supervision; mentoring and supporting attorneys.
• Collaborating with senior managers on strategic planning initiatives related to the development of the organization’s clinical program.
• Serving as a liaison with all participating law schools to ensure all law school requirements related to student participation in HALC are satisfied on a timely basis.
• Managing the law student recruitment process and all administrative processes related to clinic operations.
• Supervision of attorneys, administrative staff and paralegals; oversight of all HALC operations to ensure conformity with organizational policy.
• Serving as a clinical supervising attorney.

Qualification Requirements

JD with at least 10 years combined litigation and law school teaching experience.  Applicant should have a strong work ethic and be an innovator with excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail. Clinical teaching and management experience, a background in housing law, and fluency in Spanish preferred. 

COVID-19 Statement

Rising for Justice requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except staff who are entitled to a reasonable accommodation due to a medical disability or sincerely held religious belief under the law.

Hours, Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position based on a 40-hour work week. Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous sick, annual and personal leave; life and disability insurance, and paid federal and local holidays.

To Apply: Each candidate should submit a cover letter and resume by email to Julia Cade, Interim Director of Operations, at hiring@risingforjustice.org. Please indicate “Director of Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic [your full name]” in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking a legal fellow for the law school's First Amendment Clinic.

Washington University School of Law

First Amendment Clinic

Position Announcement for Legal Fellow

The First Amendment Clinic at Washington University School of Law seeks a full-time Legal Fellow for a two-year term. 

The First Amendment Clinic’s mission is to defend and advance the rights of free speech, press, assembly, and petition through regional litigation and advocacy, while providing law students with the practice experience to become leaders on First Amendment issues.  The Clinic takes on a wide array of cases and controversies, including litigating First Amendment violations by raising claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, defending against libel claims and newsgathering torts, and seeking access to court proceedings and records.  In recent cases, the Clinic successfully represented musicians challenging municipal policies that prevented them from playing on public sidewalks, a homeless veteran who was repeatedly arrested under an unconstitutional content-based solicitation ordinance, a local political activist who was blocked from the Twitter account of her elected official because she questioned one of his policy positions, and a journalist seeking to unseal court records. The Clinic and the legal fellow position are supported by the Stanton Foundation.

Under the direction of the Clinic’s Director, the Fellow will be expected to: (1) engage in substantial legal work, including intake/case evaluation, client interviewing and counseling, fact investigation, drafting pleadings and other legal filings, participating in discovery, and making court appearances; and (2) help supervise law students by providing feedback on their written work, client interaction, and oral advocacy. The Fellow will also assist with coalition building and managing referral relationships with public interest organizations, law firms, journalists, and other stakeholders committed to protecting expressive freedoms.

Candidates must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and must be admitted or eligible to practice law in Missouri (i.e., must be a member of the Missouri bar, able to become a member within six months of starting the position, or eligible for a certificate to supervise students as a law teacher pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13.06). Candidates should possess a strong academic record; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational and time-management skills; an ability to build and maintain relationships with both students and community/professional partners; and an interest in First Amendment law.  Preference will be given to candidates who have at least two years of litigation or clerkship experience. 

The proposed start date for this position is July 1, 2023.  Applicants should submit a cover letter (briefly describing the candidate’s interest and qualifications), resume, and at least two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  For fullest consideration, apply by February 17, 2023. Questions about this position may be directed to Lisa Hoppenjans, Director, First Amendment Clinic, at lhoppenjans@wustl.edu.

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

To apply,  click here:  https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/First-Amendment-Clinic-Legal-Fellow---School-of-Law_JR72276

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF LAW, SAN FRANCISCO is seeking a full-time long-term contract faculty member to serve as the clinic director of the law school's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic.

Hiring Notice – LITC LTCF

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (“UC Law SF,” formerly, “UC Hastings Law”), located in San Francisco, California, has one of the top-ranked clinical programs in the country, and currently operates a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) in which students take lead responsibility to directly represent low-income taxpayers with tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB).

UC Law SF is looking to hire a full-time Long-Term Contract Faculty member (“Associate Clinical Professor”) to serve as a member of the Faculty and Clinic Director of the LITC. The faculty position for which UC Law SF is hiring is partly funded by UC Law SF but contingent on continued receipt of additional funds via an IRS grant.

In addition to supervising students in their legal representation, LITC Clinic Director duties also include managing other tax pro bono projects at UC Law SF, ensuring compliance and renewal of the IRS grant, and active participation in tax-related programming of the UC Law SF Center on Tax Law.

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications:

• A JD.
• California Bar membership.
• At least 3-5 years of experience operating a low-income taxpayer program.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical pedagogy.
• Grant writing experience.

The application deadline is February 16, 2023. Candidates should send a cover letter (which includes a description of teaching experience), CV, any prior teaching evaluations, a list of references, and a Statement Regarding Pedagogy (explaining how they would operate a clinic and ensure that students successfully achieve student learning outcomes). Please send materials via email to the head of the Selection Committee for this position, Professor Jeff Lefstin (lefstinj@uchastings.edu).

Base compensation is $133,297.42. Initial contract term is three years, followed by a series of contracts and step progression as defined in the UC Law SF Faculty Rules and Procedures and Long-Term Contract Faculty Base Compensation Policy. 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. This position is also eligible for relocation assistance and participation in the UC MOP Loan Program, for qualified individuals.

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 Hastings College of the Law 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 ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW seeks to fill a tenure-track clinical position starting in the 2023-2024 academic year with a focus on economic development, transactions, business, or entrepreneurship. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply. Clinical professors are expected to teach 6 to 8 students during the fall and spring semesters.

 

A candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of practice experience in the clinic subject. At least one (1) year of clinical teaching experience is strongly preferred. Must be a licensed attorney and be eligible to become a member of the Arkansas Bar.

 

We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the University. The University of Arkansas School of Law is dedicated to the aims of diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

 

The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, located in the northwest corner of the state, is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the city of Fayetteville as one of the “top five” places to live in America. The region is welcoming, forward-thinking, and full of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

 

All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Questions and expressions of interest should be directed to Professor Carl Circo, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at ccirco@uark.edu.

 

Please apply for this position at the link below:

 

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Law--open-rank-_R0018399-1?q=University+of+Arkansas,+Fayetteville&locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249&timeType=8676082fcc890179341a6d2e71495800&jobFamilyGroup=eaddfab9343f0113688d32d525e70000

 

RISING FOR JUSTICE is seeking a Faculty Supervisor for its Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic.

Rising for Justice (“RFJ”) invites applications for a full-time supervising attorney position in our Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic (“HALC”), a clinical education program for second- and third-year law students that is embedded in our Tenant Justice Program (“TJP”).  The supervising attorney works as part of a high-performing interdisciplinary team to educate law students from Georgetown University Law Center, George Washington University Law School, American University Washington College of Law, and the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law who are enrolled in our clinical program.  We seek a dynamic and experienced educator and litigator with a passion for clinical teaching and tenant advocacy.

About Rising for Justice

Established in 1969, RFJ (formerly DC Law Students in Court) is the oldest clinical teaching program in the District of Columbia.  RFJ is both a public interest law firm and a clinical education program that draws students from area law schools in Washington, D.C.  Since our founding, RFJ has trained law students to provide free, high-quality legal services to the District’s indigent and low-income community.  A fundamental part of our mission is to provide law students with an exceptional clinical education that meets the highest standards of instruction and practice.

RFJ embraces equal justice and diversity as core values.  We strive to maintain a workplace that is vibrant, welcoming, innovative, and collaborative.  We are committed to fostering the thoughtful exchange of ideas and to ensuring that all voices are heard and respected.  We seek a faculty supervisor who embraces our mission and values.  Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability, status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.

The Tenant Justice Program

TJP seeks to prevent the displacement of low-income tenants in the District of Columbia and preserve tenants’ rights.  TJP attorneys and students represent tenants in eviction cases and housing conditions cases in D.C. Superior Court, administrative proceedings in the Office of Administrative Hearings related to rent stabilization, and in other matters related to enforcing tenants’ rights.

The Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic

Supervising attorneys in HALC are responsible for classroom instruction and training students in both fundamental and more advanced lawyering skills.  HALC supervisors guide students through all aspects of client representation, including interviews and counseling, investigation, negotiations, motions practice, evidentiary hearings, and trials. Supervising attorneys design and lead classes, conduct case rounds, and participate in the development and delivery of other parts of the curriculum.  Through seminars, simulations and moot exercises, guided reflection, individual and group instruction, and case work, supervisors help students derive lessons from their experiences and learn how to effectively represent clients.  In some instances, supervising attorneys also have responsibility for supervising casework performed by TJP’s staff attorneys.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• 1)    Curriculum development and delivery, including planning and teaching classes in lawyering and advocacy skills, substantive housing law, civil procedure, ethics and professionalism, and systemic advocacy;
• 2)    Supervising second- and third-year law students in representation of clients in housing matters that range from long-term extended representation to same-day legal services;
• 3)    Overseeing the student evaluation process;
• 4)    Supervising staff attorneys in housing matters;
• 5)    Planning and participating in community presentations, know-your-rights trainings, and other community outreach events;
• 6)    Providing direct client representation as necessary and between semesters;
• 7)    Serving as a liaison to area law schools in collaboration with RFJ management;
• 8)    Participating in student recruitment activities; and
• 9)    Participating in organizational fundraising and development opportunities.

Qualifications

The faculty supervisor must be a member of the D.C. Bar (preferred) or eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar.  The supervisor must have prior litigation experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, a strong work ethic, a client-centered approach to advocacy, and a passion to teach and mentor law students.  

Preferred qualifications include clinical education experience or other teaching and supervisory experience, Spanish language skills, and experience advocating for low-income persons.  RFJ alumni are encouraged to apply.

Hours, Salary and Benefits:  This is a full-time position based on a 40-hour work week.  Salary is commensurate with experience based on a salary scale for supervising attorneys.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous sick, annual and personal leave; life and disability insurance, and paid federal and local holidays.

To Apply:  Each candidate should submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and three professional references by email to Julia Cade, Interim Director of Operations, at hiring@risingforjustice.org.  Please indicate “HALC Faculty Supervisor, [your full name]” in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline:  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI seeks an innovative and dynamic leader to serve as Dean of the College of Law.

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Law and a member of the Council of Deans, who actively participates in the governance of the university.

Within the University, the College of Law, with an enrollment of more than 400 students, is the fourth oldest continually operating law school in the nation, and it is committed to educate leaders in the pursuit of justice and the advancement of the role of law in society. Housed in a newly-opened building in the heart of campus, the college is committed to maintaining a robust and collegial learning environment that blends theory and practice including programs and clinics that focus on social justice and public service (the Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights; the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Institute for Justice, Ohio’s only Innocence Project; the Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice; the Domestic Violence and Civil Protection Order Clinic; the Indigent Defense Clinic; the Legal Access Clinic); business and corporate law (the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic; the Patent and Trademark Clinic; the Corporate Law Center); trial, appellate and negotiation practice (the Sixth Circuit Clinic; the Center for Practice; and our Help Center for Hamilton County Municipal Court), and the Weaver Institute for Law and Psychiatry. To learn more about the renowned College of Law and its history, visit law.uc.edu.

Although selective in its admissions, enrollment in the College of Law has increased over the last two years, as it has expanded its instruction and collaborative reaches into undergraduate and law-related fields. The faculty is highly productive and creative, and committed to: foster diverse and innovative ideas about law in society; build collaborative relationships; and impart the knowledge, values, and competencies needed to excel in a changing world. This mission is evident in the College of Law's curriculum, which blends theory and practice in its centers, programs, and clinics. The College of Law's J.D. and LL.M. graduates have distinguished careers in law firms, businesses, state, federal, and foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations, and international institutions, and as judges and elected officials.

As the intellectual and administrative leader of the law school, the next Dean will play a key role in developing new ideas and forging consensus among stakeholders to build upon current and past successes and further strengthen the College in a changing legal market.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished professional background that reflects the candidate's potential for leadership in achieving and maintaining excellence and innovation in teaching, research, scholarship and service, as well as fundraising and superior communication skills. Candidates may demonstrate the capacity to fill the position by records of distinction in any of the following fields: legal education, the judiciary, the practice of law or government service. More information can be found at https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/24134-dean-of-the-college-of-law/.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. In addition, the University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application, you will be asked to provide a Contribution to Diversity of Inclusion statement. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 30, 2023.

Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffer’s https://apptrkr.com/3722110.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Werner Boel and Ashlee Winters Musser

CincinnatiLawDean@wittkieffer.com

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.

Brooklyn Law School invites applications for the Director of a new civil litigation clinic. The Law School is looking for an outstanding teacher, lawyer, scholar, and leader who will join our faculty and our clinical program in a tenured or tenure-track position. 

We envisage a clinic that prioritizes social justice and fills gaps in access to legal resources for marginalized communities. While we are open to a variety of clinic visions, we offer the following as a non-exhaustive list of potential focus areas:

• Family law
• Housing law
• Police misconduct/ prison conditions or other civil rights law
• Poverty law (i.e., government benefits or consumer law)
• Workers’ rights or employment law

The Director will have full control over the direction, focus, design, and priorities of the Clinic.  The Director will oversee every aspect of the Clinic’s work, including developing the docket, supervising clinic students, and teaching the required seminar. The Director will also teach at least one non-clinical course per year.

The Director will join our accomplished group of clinical faculty members who teach in our eight in-house clinics and direct our externships. The Law School strongly supports, and is known for, its experiential programs, and takes great pride in their accomplishments. Our public interest and public service commitment is longstanding and deep. We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of clinical programs at BLS.  

The Law School supports and encourages the scholarship of all faculty through generous summer stipends and research assistance, as well as sabbaticals for tenured and long-term contract faculty. We have also implemented pre-tenure leave to assist tenure-track faculty in their scholarship.

Brooklyn Law School, founded in 1901, is located in one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in New York.  In the heart of downtown Brooklyn, the Law School is within walking distance of all state and federal courts.  BLS students are hardworking, enterprising, always questioning, and eager to participate in the “real world.” 

Qualifications

A candidate for this position must have a JD from an ABA-accredited institution, a strong academic record, a current license to practice law, and at least five years’ experience in practice. Experience in clinical teaching is not required but would be desirable. The candidate should be admitted to or eligible for immediate admission to the New York State bar.

We seek a new colleague who is creative, curious, and self-motivated, with an ability to thrive in an academic environment and who has a demonstrated passion for social justice advocacy.

Application Instructions

We hope to find a new Director to begin teaching the clinic no later than Fall 2023 but the position will remain open until our search is successful.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and scholarly or professional writing sample to Professor Anna Roberts, anna.roberts@brooklaw.edu, with the subject line “Clinical Faculty Position.” Please include in your cover letter your thoughts about how you might design this clinic, even if they are at an early stage.

Applications are welcome, and will be considered on a rolling basis. We will begin considering applications on January 17, 2023, and can only guarantee full consideration of materials received before that date. 

The salary range for this position, commensurate with experience and rank, is between $135,000-$175,000.

Brooklyn Law School is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL is inviting applications for the full-time position of Director of the Animal Law & Policy Clinic and Visiting Clinical Professor or Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor, depending on level of experience. This a term appointment for a minimum of two years. A successful visit will lead to consideration for a clinical faculty position. 

The Animal Law & Policy Clinic is part of the existing Brooks McCormick Jr Animal Law & Policy Program (the “Program”) and both work collaboratively toward shared goals. In the three years since the Clinic was launched it has engaged in a wide variety of projects to protect farmed animals, wild animals, animals used in research, and those in other forms of captivity or mistreatment.

In the Clinic, the teaching staff introduce students to the broad range of substantive areas of law that animal law advocates use in their work. This includes covering major relevant legislation, such as the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Animal Welfare Act, the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Wild Horse and Burros Act, the Meat Products Inspection Act, and state animal cruelty codes. Students learn how to pursue animal advocacy using several law and policy vehicles, including litigation, legislative initiatives, administrative rule-making petitions, open-government laws, and organizing strategies. The Clinic currently enrolls between fifteen to twenty students per semester. 

Through the 40 different programs that make up the HLS Clinical and Pro Bono Programs, students provide high-quality, free legal services to thousands of people each year and work on innovative law reform efforts across the United States and the world. Eighty-eight percent of HLS students participate in at least one clinic where they can fulfill their 50 hours of pro bono work graduation requirement. This large and diverse clinical legal education program provides abundant opportunities for connection and collaboration.e and Responsibilities: 

The Director will work with a Clinical Instructor, a Clinical Fellow, and Clinical Research Fellow. Responsibilities include supervision of the Clinical Instructor and staff; development of proposals for clients, cases, and policy projects; the instruction of students; supervision of and responsibility for student casework; client communication; clinic administration; case management; and record keeping.

The Director/Visiting Clinical Professor will meet regularly with other clinical teaching staff to share information and strategies and will be expected to collaborate on and participate in initiatives of the entire Clinical Program.  

During the summer, the Director/Visiting Professor and Clinical Instructors will continue to be responsible for direct handling of the Clinic projects and the work of the Clinical Fellow and student Research Assistants.

 

Qualifications 

All applicants must have: 

• A minimum of five years of practice experience in in animal law or a related field (such as food law, environmental law, labor law, administrative law, international law, or human rights).
• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one state bar.
• Willingness to pursue admission to the Massachusetts bar.

Qualified candidates will have: 

Legal Qualifications 

• Expertise and substantial public interest lawyering experience, in particular, with issues relating to animal law and policy.
• A commitment to community-based legal advocacy. This commitment can take many forms but requires a demonstrated record of public interest lawyering that is responsive, adaptive, and creative. 

Teaching Qualifications  

• A track record of successful clinical teaching as demonstrated by student engagement, learning, and evaluation, OR
• Significant experience teaching and mentoring law students or junior lawyers in non- clinical education contexts.
• A record of contributing to scholarship, and/or legal training programming and materials, and/or other types of writing in service of the profession.

Management and Strategy Skills

• Ability to set vision and direction for clinical law practice and pedagogy.
  
• A record of effective supervision of team members and support for individual practitioner growth and development. 
• Meaningful experience in program or project leadership.
  
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to building an inclusive working and learning environment. 

Other Skillsets and Values 

• Superior oral and written communication skills.

• Superior interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Superior creative and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork ability.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and racial justice.

 

Apply via: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/11934

Please include a letter of interest, a resume, and a list of three or more references. If applicable, please feel free to submit teaching evaluations for the last three years and/or up to three publications. 

The application period will be open until January 23, 2023. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The successful candidate will be expected to begin work on July 1, 2023.

Harvard Law School is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The Temple University Beasley School of Law Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (the “Clinic”) was initially funded in 2021 and began accepting clients that summer. The Clinic is located at the Law School, on the University’s Main Campus in North Philadelphia and focuses on providing services to taxpayers who live in the surrounding communities, particularly taxpayers who speak English as a second language. It is also the only LITC that provides services to taxpayers who live in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Clinic is one of seven in-house clinics at Temple Law School, and is also part of the larger tax community at Temple, which includes a Graduate Tax Program (LL.M.) as well as a Masters in Tax Program (M.T.), various certificate programs, an elective course in Taxation for first-year students, and the Center for Tax Policy and Social Justice, which sponsors numerous tax-related events. Like all LITCs, the Clinic handles tax controversies with the IRS and generally does not provide tax return preparation services. Students take the lead on most Clinic cases, provide community and educational outreach, and, where appropriate, participate in Tax Court and IRS sponsored programs designed to assist low-income taxpayers. Students earn academic credit by attending a weekly seminar in addition to working in the Clinic for a semester. The Clinic is entering year two of its three-year grant from the IRS and is looking to hire a fulltime Director. That individual will be expected to continue to grow Clinic operations, perform and supervise casework, organize community and educational outreach, maintain the IRS grant, and submit appropriate applications for its extension or renewal. In addition, the Clinic Director will be expected to teach the Clinic seminar and provide guidance to students working in the Clinic. Other potential projects include developing a pro bono panel and applying for additional funding streams.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have an excellent academic record, a J.D. degree, and be a member in good standing of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction. Candidates must also have sufficient tax law expertise to perform and oversee the substantive and procedural aspects of client representation in controversies with the IRS and either be admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court or eligible for such admission. Temple University is an AA/EO employer, values diversity, and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, marital status, parental status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

To Apply: Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the selection committee’s Chair, Professor Alice Abreu, at litcdir@temple.edu with the following: 1) cover letter and/or statement of interest; 2) current resume or CV; 3) the names, affiliations, and contact information for at least three individuals who can serve as professional references. Candidates are welcome to submit any other material that demonstrates their ability to succeed in the position, such as a publication, brief, or similar document, but are not required to do so.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible; initial interviews, which will be conducted online, could begin as early as January 2023. The position will remain open until filled.