THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO COLLEGE OF LAW seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member to direct its Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, which serves Idaho’s startup and small business community. Depending on the successful candidate’s expertise and qualifications, it may also operate as a USPTO Certified Trademark Clinic. The faculty member will be responsible for supervising the clinic, teaching one additional course on a related subject, mentoring and advising students, producing scholarship, and conducting community outreach. Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent; a distinguished academic record; at least five years of post-J.D. practice or clerking experience, two of which must have been spent primarily in areas relevant to serving clients in the startup and small business community; active membership in at least one state bar and the ability to obtain Idaho State Bar admission as a supervising attorney by November 1, 2022; and a record or the promise of teaching and scholarly excellence. Preferred qualifications include clinical teaching experience and at least three years of experience in trademark prosecution before the USPTO within the last five years.

The University of Idaho College of Law is a land grant school with a commitment to public service and a strong, integrated clinical program. This position is located in Boise, one of the fastest-growing and most livable cities in the country, with thriving tech and startup communities as well as close proximity to natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Information about the College is available at https://www.uidaho.edu/law. Interested candidates should submit an application, including a statement of demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive community, at https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources. Please direct questions to Aliza Cover, the search committee chair, at alizac@uidaho.edu. Priority will be given to applications received by September 15, 2021. The University of Idaho is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

BERKELEY LAW seeks to hire Fellows and a Clinical Supervising Attorney for the Samuelson Law, Technology, and Public Policy Clinic. 

Fellowships. The Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic (Samuelson Clinic) at Berkeley Law School is seeking to hire two Clinical Teaching Fellows for a two-year term. The first fellow will begin January 3, 2022 and the second fellow will begin July 1, 2022. Both have the possibility of renewal for an additional year. This position is open until filled. For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, please visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03111.

Clinical Supervising Attorney. The Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic (Samuelson Clinic) at Berkeley Law School is seeking to hire a Clinical Supervising Attorney for a two-year term beginning December 1, 2021, with the possibility of renewal for additional terms. This position is open until filled. For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, please visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03067.

If you have questions about any of these positions, please contact academicpositions@law.berkeley.edu. 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: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL seeks a Director of Clinical Programs & Clinical Professor of Law to begin in Summer 2022. The Clinical Program Director for William & Mary Law School is responsible for managing a dynamic program currently composed of nine clinics and one policy center. The Director will report to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and will be a 12-month faculty with security of position or eligible for security of position (depending upon experience). The Director will be classified as a Clinical Professor of Law or Clinical Associate Professor of Law, depending upon experience. In addition to managing the clinical program, the Director will personally direct a clinic or center and teach a fall and spring clinical course. The Director will be responsible for maintaining a robust and diverse clinical program through supporting existing clinics and clinical faculty, developing new clinics as practicable, and setting strategic goals for the future of the clinical program and clinical faculty. The Director will be responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of clinical program administrative operations. The Director will direct communication and marketing for the clinical program and will develop and execute fundraising initiatives for the clinical program in partnership with the law school administration and through grant-writing efforts.

See the full position announcement here.

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is soliciting applications for a Clinical Professor of Law who will serve as Director of the Corporate Counsel Clinical Externship Program and of the Prosecution & Government Clinical Externship Program. Experiential education is central to the law school’s mission and these popular programs support the law school’s guarantee that each qualified student can enroll in a significant clinical experience. The Director will be part of our experiential education team, which meets regularly and works collaboratively. The Director will identify and cultivate new placement opportunities while maintaining our wide array of successful placement sites. The Director will monitor student placements and teach the component seminar accompanying each program.

Clinical Professors of Law participate in the governance of the School of Law and in committee work supporting that governance. A Clinical Professor of Law will generally be hired on a one year contract, followed upon renewal by a three year contract. After four years of successful teaching and service, a Clinical Professor of Law is eligible for five year presumptively renewable contracts. Clinical Professors of Law do not have scholarship responsibilities, but they are encouraged to participate in the scholarly life of the School of Law and are provided with generous funding to support that work.

The School of Law is especially interested in candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty and community and serve as champions for the law school’s strategic plan for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of color and other underrepresented groups, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other candidates who will enrich the diversity of our institution.

Candidates should send a current CV or resume, along with a cover letter explaining their interest and qualifications, to Professor Andrew Horwitz, Assistant Dean of Experiential Education and Co-Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at ahorwitz@rwu.edu.

 

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is soliciting applications for a Professor of Legal Practice to teach in our three semester Legal Practice program.  Our Professors of Legal Practice meet regularly and work collaboratively to design and implement the curriculum and teaching materials.  Professors of Legal Practice teach in the first year portion of the program, which focuses on legal reasoning, legal research, legal writing, and oral advocacy, and in some semesters in the upper level portion of the program, which continues to focus on those skills but also adds some other dimensions of the practice of law.

Professors of Legal Practice participate in the governance of the School of Law and in committee work supporting that governance.  A Professor of Legal Practice will generally be hired on a one year contract, followed upon renewal by a three year contract.  After four years of successful teaching and service, a Professor of Legal Practice is eligible for five year presumptively renewable contracts.  Professors of Legal Practice do not have scholarship responsibilities, but they are encouraged to participate in the scholarly life of the School of Law and are provided with generous funding to support that work.

The School of Law is especially interested in candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty and community and serve as champions for the law school’s strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.  We encourage applications from people of color and other underrepresented groups, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other candidates who will enrich the diversity of our institution.

Candidates should send a current CV or resume, along with a cover letter explaining their interest and qualifications, to Professor Andrew Horwitz, Assistant Dean of Experiential Education and Co-Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at ahorwitz@rwu.edu.

THE UNIVRSITY OF ILLINOIS CHIGAGO SCHOOL OF LAW, Chicago’s only public law school, is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic (CESEC).

The CESEC represents worker-owned cooperative business, non-profit, or small business that operate for the benefit of underserved communities. CESEC clients often promote equity, practice democratic decision-making, and build sustainability in their neighborhoods.

The Staff Attorney is responsible for representing clients in transactional and regulatory matters, creating informational materials, as well as conducting community workshops and education on topics related to business law or industry regulations with a focus of Social Equity Cannabis businesses and start-ups. The Staff Attorney will also supervise law students in the representation of clients.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast-pace collaborative environment to serve clients and the community and will also have a strong commitment to economic justice, racial justice, and client-centered lawyering.

A Juris Doctor from an ABA approved Law School is required as well as an active Illinois license, or ability to be admitted by motion to the Illinois Bar; excellent time management and organization skills; and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills. A minimum of two (2) years of practice experience; experience in transactional law, non-profit law, community development law, economic development or community lawyering; and ability to communicate fluently in Spanish (written and oral) are highly preferred.

All full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of benefits at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.

For fullest consideration, submit a letter of intent, current resume, and the names of 3 references by September 10, 2021 to https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=148376 .

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications to fill a full-time clinical faculty position directing its Corporate Counsel Externship. The successful candidate will be hired into the law school’s clinical track, at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor, based on qualifications (see https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/Law-Clinical-PTU.pdf). It is anticipated that the position will begin in January 2022 to facilitate a semester of overlap with the current director.

The Corporate Counsel Externship began in 2010 and is an integral component of the School of Law’s robust clinic program as well as its business law curriculum. The externship offers law students the opportunity to work in an in-house legal department on a part-time or full-time basis during the fall, spring, or summer semester. See http://www.law.uga.edu/corporate-counsel-externship for more information about the Corporate Counsel Externship.

The Director of the Corporate Counsel Externship manages the externship program and has both student supervisory and teaching responsibilities. In the supervisory role, the Director oversees the quality of supervision at externship placements and provides guidance and support for student externs. Teaching load includes weekly seminars for student externs with a focus on in-house practice, as well as 1-2 related business law courses per year in line with the School’s curricular needs and/or coach or assist with the negotiation and transactional advocacy teams. The law school’s clinical promotional track also calls for engagement in (widely defined) scholarly activities, regional and national discourse relevant to this clinical practice area, and law school / university service. 

Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited university, be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and have at least two years of practice experience. Preferred candidates will have prior experience in business law, preferably for a minimum of five years, including experience as an in-house counsel. Experience in clinical legal education or other law teaching is also a plus.

All applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae/resume at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/212881 .

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER STURM COLLEGE OF LAW seeks applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law within its nationally recognized Clinical Program, to begin in August 2022. A national innovator and leader in clinical legal education, the Clinical Program at the Sturm College of Law supports clinics in the fields of civil litigation, civil rights, community economic development, criminal law, environmental law, and immigration law and policy. During the 2021-22 hiring cycle, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the fields of civil rights, criminal law, and/or immigration law and policy. We seek candidates with J.D. and/or Ph.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. A full description of these opportunities, including details relating to compensation, can be found at www.du.edu/jobs.

 

Interested persons are requested to submit their application materials (cover letter, resume including at least three references, teaching statement, research agenda, and statement demonstrating their commitment to diversity and inclusion within legal education) at www.du.edu/jobs, with a copy to Professor Nancy Leong, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at nleong@law.du.edu. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from members of historically underrepresented minority groups, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL seeks applications for the Clinical Instructor position in its Predatory Lending and Consumer Protection Clinic. 

The Clinical Instructor will play a key role—as teacher, supervisor, mentor, litigator, and strategic partner—in the operation of the Predatory Lending and Consumer Protection Clinic (“the Clinic”) at the Legal Services Center (LSC) of Harvard Law School.  The Clinic—through which Harvard Law students receive hands-on training in lawyering skills—provides free legal representation to low-income consumers in a variety of areas, including mortgage foreclosure defense, debt collection defense, and affirmative litigation.  The Clinic’s docket reflects a mix of individual representation cases, impact litigation, and policy initiatives.  We litigate cases in state and federal court and frequently partner with other leading consumer law organizations.  The Clinical Instructor will work closely with the Clinic Director and will collaborate often with other members of the LSC team.  This position represents a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic public interest and clinical teaching law office and to advocate creatively on behalf of consumers who have been exploited by predatory marketplace actors.  

Job-Specific Responsibilities

As a Clinical Instructor you will: 

·          teach, train, supervise, and mentor law students, 

·          collaborate with the Clinic director, and other members of the LSC team, in developing and updating the Clinic’s curriculum and training materials  

·          serve—within the framework of effective clinical pedagogy—as lead counsel or co-counsel in Clinic cases 

·          screen cases for merit and pedagogical value while helping to maintain the Clinic’s diverse docket through community and organizational partnerships 

·          work with the Clinic Director to engage in short-term and long-term planning for the Clinic and identify strategic opportunities that further the Clinic’s teaching and service missions 

·          recruit and supervise summer law interns, as needed 

·          contribute to the LSC community and participate in LSC committees and work groups, and support various administrative aspects of the Clinic’s functioning    

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a J.D. at least three years ago, have at least three years of relevant experience, and be admitted to the Massachusetts bar or eligible for temporary admission pursuant to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04.   

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have: 

·          a demonstrated commitment to social justice advocacy 

·          experience in consumer law litigation, including both individual representation cases and impact litigation 

·          a track record of developing and/or contributing to creative advocacy strategies  

·          a passion for teaching and mentoring 

·          experience with or an interest in clinical education  

·          a demonstrated commitment to diversity and an inclusive working and learning environment  

·          a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit with the proven ability to work in teams and independently 

Additional Information

The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of renewal or extension based on program needs and performance.  To learn more about us, please visit: Predatory Lending and Consumer Protection Unit and the Legal Services Center.   

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive. 

 

Job Function

Faculty & Student Services

Location

USA - MA - Jamaica Plain

Job Code

167058 Clinical Lawyer

Sub-Unit

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Department

WilmerHale Legal Services Center (LSC)

Time Status

Full-time

Salary Grade

058

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity, License/Cert.

EEO Statement

We are 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.

For more information and to apply, please visit:  https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1913019

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Law to teach in its first-year Legal Practice Program (“LP Program”), commencing in fall of 2022.  The LP Program at UConn Law is an integrated three-term, seven-credit program that provides experiential training in legal writing, legal research, negotiation, interviewing, counseling and oral advocacy. 

This position affords an opportunity to teach Legal Practice during the fall and spring semesters and interterms; to develop curriculum and assignments to advance students’ lawyering skills; to teach in a classroom setting; to teach through experiential, simulated lawyering exercises; and potentially to teach international students.  Although LP professors work collaboratively, each LP professor has discretion over the organization and management of their section of the LP course. 

The UConn School of Law is especially interested in candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty and community.  We welcome applications from people of color and other underrepresented groups, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other candidates with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich the diversity of our institution.

UConn Law is the top-ranked public law school in the Northeast, offering a professional education of the highest quality.  The Law School is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community of students, faculty and staff.  Its Gothic Revival campus is located in the West End of Hartford, a few miles from the state capitol and courts, as well as the headquarters of leading insurance companies and other major corporations.  The school has both day and evening divisions, and offers the JD (juris doctor), LLM (master of laws) and SJD (doctor of laws) degrees, as well as several dual degrees.  The UConn Law faculty includes leading scholars, experienced practitioners, and internationally known experts in a wide range of fields.  The Law School hosts four student journals, over forty student organizations, extensive clinical and service engagement with the surrounding communities, and one of the largest law libraries in the world.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·       A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

·       Strong legal writing skills

·       Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

·       Three years of legal practice experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Experience teaching legal research and writing

·       Experience teaching law in a clinical environment or in a classroom

·       Significant legal experience, including legal writing, client interviewing, client counseling and oral advocacy

·       Experience teaching international students

·       Enthusiasm for learning pedagogy and applying it to the LP Program

·       Demonstrated willingness to keep abreast of legal developments and to continuously improve course content

·       Demonstrated interest in and involvement with the legal writing community and/or professional organizations related to teaching legal writing, lawyering skills or law

·      Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the legal academy and/or profession

 

APPOINTMENT TERMS

 

This is a full time appointment for a non-tenure-track, long-term-contract-eligible position.  The initial appointment will be for one year with the potential for renewals based on performance. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.  Candidates should expect to work at the Law School located in Hartford, Connecticut.

 

TO APPLY 

Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19073.  Please include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of three references, writing sample, teaching statement, diversity statement, and recent teaching evaluations, if any.  

Any questions about application materials may be directed to the appointments committee chair, Susan Schmeiser, at susan.schmeiser@uconn.edu.  For questions about the UConn Law Legal Practice program, feel free to contact the program’s director, Professor Jessica Rubin, at jessica.rubin@uconn.edu.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

 

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The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The diversity of students, faculty, and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.