THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW seeks candidates for a position to serve as the Director of the Criminal Clinic, an intensive law school clinical program focusing on indigent criminal defense, beginning July 1, 2021.  This a tenure-track position.  The person filling the position may be hired at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, commensurate with the candidate’s academic experience. The 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 minorities, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich the diversity of our institution.

The Criminal Clinic is one of 18 clinics and field placement programs operated by the Law School, including a robust in-house clinical program that comprises clinics focusing on asylum, mediation, tax, intellectual property and animal law, and clinics run in partnership with non-profits affiliated with the law school that focus on child advocacy and transactional assistance to community organizations. It has garnered recognition statewide for training criminal defense lawyers and providing outstanding service to needy members of the community.  

Additional information about the Criminal Clinic and other clinics at UConn Law School can be found on the Law School’s website, at https://www.law.uconn.edu/academics/clinics-experiential-learning/clinics-field-placements.  A recently-published short book, “Born Fighting: Clinical Education at the University of Connecticut School of Law,” traces the clinic’s fifty-year history:  https://today.uconn.edu/school-stories/new-book-describes-history-uconn-law-clinic/.

Position duties include planning and teaching clinic classes and supervising clinic casework in the existing Criminal Clinic program, with the opportunity to engage in program design and development of further initiatives and growth in clinical programs and programs relating to criminal justice.  The Director also participates in public service activities; serves on faculty committees; counsels students; and is encouraged to teach additional courses outside the clinic consistent with the Director’s availability and interests and curricular need. 

The position requires scholarly capacity and commitment as well as excellence in clinical teaching and supervision.  Pursuant to the Law School’s tenure policy, it is strongly preferred that clinicians' scholarly capacity and commitment be demonstrated solely through scholarly writing.  However, the Law School recognizes other ways to establish such capacity and commitment, taking into account the nature and intensity of the faculty member’s clinical teaching responsibilities. 

For candidates who do not wish legal scholarship to play as prominent a role in their work and the criteria by which they are evaluated, this position is also being advertised as a non-tenure track position subject to the Law School’s Policy on Long-Term Contacts for Non- Tenure Track Clinical Faculty, which complies with ABA Standard 405(c) by providing security of position, perquisites, and participation in faculty governance similar to tenure.  (Although there are two separate postings, there is only one position. Candidates who wish to be considered under either track should submit application materials to both job postings.)  Information about the Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Law position can be found below in the "To Apply" section.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A J.D. degree;
  
• A minimum of five years of experience as a practicing lawyer or equivalent experience;
• Membership in good standing in the bar of at least one state;
• Membership in the Connecticut bar or the ability to become a member within one year of hire (Connecticut’s bar admission rules allow faculty members to be admitted without taking the Connecticut bar examination in some circumstances);
• Significant experience practicing criminal defense law;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and advocacy skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently;
• A demonstrated commitment to indigent criminal defense, public interest law, or pro bono legal work.
• Demonstrated scholarly capacity and commitment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical or other relevant teaching experience;
• Experience in supervising law students or lawyers new to practice;
• Significant criminal appellate experience.
• APPOINTMENT TERMS

The position is located at the Law School campus in Hartford. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.  Benefits include health insurance, retirement annuities and research support.

TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16779. Please include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of three references, a writing sample, teaching statement, diversity statement, and recent teaching evaluations, if any. Review of applications will begin immediately. 

Any questions about application materials may be directed to the appointments committee chair at susan.schmeiser@uconn.edu. For questions about UConn Law clinical programs more generally, and the Criminal Clinic specifically, please contact the Associate Dean for Experiential Education, Paul Chill, at paul.chill@uconn.edu or the current Director of the Criminal Clinic, Professor Todd Fernow, at todd.fernow@uconn.edu. 

Please note, UConn School of Law has a concurrent positing for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law. Should you wish to be considered for both positions please view the posting through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16592. Review of applications will begin immediately. 

One position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

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.

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 University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Application Materials Required: Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Letter of Interest
• Writing Sample
• Recent Teaching Evaluations, if any(s)
• Diversity Statement
• Three References (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
• And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.law.uconn.edu/

susan.schmeiser@uconn.edu

University of Connecticut School of Law
55 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105-229

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL is seeking to hire a Clinical Instructor (CI). The CI is responsible for working with the Director and other staff members to operate the Transactional Law Clinics (TLC), including the supervision of two Student Practice Organizations (SPOs) - Recording Artists Project (RAP) and Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project (HLEP). The CI will guide students who are representing clients on a broad range of civil matters, including general business, corporate, community economic development, non-profit, real estate, entertainment, and other transactional legal areas.

Job Code
167058 Clinical Lawyer

Job-Specific Responsibilities
As Clinical Instructor, you will:

• Teach, mentor, supervise, evaluate and structure the practice work of law school students and represent clients of the TLC and SPOs;
• Participate in the classroom component of TLC and be involved in assisting with curriculum development;
• Assist in the marketing and community outreach efforts of TLC and the SPOs by supporting the clinic's endeavors to develop and nurture relationships with various client communities, organizations, and client populations;
• Participate in office wide projects such as administration and in the clinic's program as a laboratory for innovation in practice and clinical legal education;
• Assist, as needed, in helping to guide the SPOs with various internal and external related matters, as requested by the Director; and Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a J.D. at least 3 years ago, have at least 3 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

We are looking for people who have:

• Experience with formal mentoring and supervision of law students, beginning attorneys, emerging and start-up companies, or other professionals.
• Experience as former clinical student with a transactional law or community economic development clinic, a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clients and independently oversee a substantial case load.
• Effective oral and written communication, organizational skills, time management, case management and documentation skills.
• Motivation, initiative and ability to work creatively within broad program goals.
• Motivation to learn and achieve superior professional practice and mentoring skills.

Job Function
Faculty & Student Services

Sub Unit
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Location
USA - MA - Cambridge

Department
Transactional Law Clinics

Time Status
Full-time

Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Salary Grade
058

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.

Apply Here: https://www.Click2Apply.net/2whsrbj7jz8r7dbc

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GEORGETOWN LAW seeks applications for a tenure-track lateral or entry-level faculty to direct the Federal Legislation Clinic starting during the 2021-22 academic year.

One of seventeen in-house clinics, the Federal Legislation Clinic trains students in the art of “legislative lawyering” though their representation of non-profit organizations seeking to advance their policy agendas through Congress and administrative agencies. Our founding director, Chai Feldblum, wrote the pioneering scholarly piece in the field: The Art of Legislative Lawyering and the Six Circles Theory of Advocacy.

The Clinic does not have a specific subject matter mandate. Instead, the Clinic has worked with institutional clients selected by the Clinic's director and covering a wide array of issues, including immigrants’ rights, privacy and technology, criminal justice reform, and workplace fairness. Under the supervision of the Clinic’s director and two clinical teaching fellows, students have drafted op-eds, talking points, and strategy documents for legislative campaigns; prepared analyses of legislative and regulatory proposals, Congressional testimony, comments for regulatory agencies, and model legislation; accompanied clients to meetings in Congress and before regulatory agencies; and helped clients prepare for testimony before Congressional committees.  Given the Clinic’s track record, the new faculty director will have a great deal of discretion to focus on any number of substantive subject matters.

Georgetown Law has operated its top-ranked clinical program for more than 50 years. Through this program, students learn the practical art of lawyering while providing quality legal representation to under-represented individuals and organizations.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, references, and a scholarly agenda to Professor Aderson François, c/o Maria Islam, Office Manager for the Civil Rights Clinic, at mi368@georgetown.edu. Georgetown Law has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. 

GEORGETOWN LAW seeks applications for a tenure-track lateral or entry-level faculty to direct the Environmental Law & Justice Clinic (IPR) starting during the 2021-22 academic year.

The Environmental Law & Justice Clinic at the Institute for Public Representation (IPR) is a public interest law firm and clinical education program founded at Georgetown Law in 1971. Currently, the Clinic focuses in the areas of environmental law and environmental justice, covering a wide range of issues, including air and water pollution, hazardous waste disposal, renewable energy, wildlife protection, resource extraction, food law, and Indian tribal matters. Recent examples include filing an amicus brief on behalf of 24 environmental law professors in the Fifth Circuit arguing that the Endangered Species Act’s protections for endangered intrastate species are valid under the Commerce Clause and litigating a Clean Water Act enforcement suit to compel a coal-fired power plant to comply with pollution limits in its NPDES permit.

The Clinic gives students the opportunity to engage in complex, cutting-edge litigation before appellate courts and administrative agencies in matters that have a significant impact on issues of broad public importance. The clinic is a significant time commitment for students (32 hrs./week) for which they receive 12 credits and participate in a weekly seminar taught by the director and fellows.  In keeping with the Clinic’s track record of covering a wide range of issues and engaging in litigation, administrative rulemaking, and legislative advocacy, the new faculty director will have the opportunity to shape both the nature of clinical work students undertake as well as the substantive contents of the seminars.  In short, we seek an intellectually diverse range of candidates who will articulate and implement a creative vision of the future of environmental law and environmental justice. 

Georgetown Law has operated its top-ranked clinical program for more than 50 years. Through this program, students learn the practical art of lawyering while providing quality legal representation to under-represented individuals and organizations.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, references, and a scholarly agenda to Professor Aderson François c/o Maria Islam, Office Manager for the Civil Rights Clinic, at mi368@georgetown.edu. Georgetown Law has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

THE MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY is hiring a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor to launch a new Immigration Clinic in January 2021. OSU is located in Columbus, Ohio, a thriving and growing city, named as “One of the 52 Places to Go in 2019,” by the New York Times.

This opportunity will offer the VAP the chance to build a clinic from the ground up, with the support of Moritz’s other clinical programs faculty. The Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor will have responsibility to develop the immigration clinic, including conducting an assessment of immigration law needs in central Ohio, building ties to community partners, and creating opportunities for the law students to contribute to these activities and earn course credit through participation in the immigration clinic. The Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor will teach up to 8 students per semester in a 4-credit course offering, with responsibility for course design, classroom instruction, and student conferences. The Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor will have autonomy over both clinical pedagogy and selection and handling of all cases; serve as counsel of record in all cases; and be the primary supervisor of the clinic students.

This is a one-year position, with hopes that the College will secure additional funding to continue the Clinic in the future. The position will begin late this calendar year in preparation to teach next January. The post is here: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/102958. Applicants can submit materials to Michelle Brown at brown.6846@osu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2020.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW seeks to hire at least two entry-level or lateral faculty members. We have needs in business law, commercial law, professional responsibility, sales, or a criminal practice clinic; however, outstanding candidates from other areas will be considered and are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina School of Law is deeply committed to an inclusive community. We are particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of our faculty and welcome applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and others whose backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints would contribute to the diversity of our institution. 

Candidates should have a juris doctorate or equivalent degree. Additionally, a successful applicant should have a record of excellence in academia or in practice, the potential to be an outstanding teacher, and demonstrable scholarly promise. 

The University of South Carolina School of Law also invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position of Graduate Program Director. The Graduate Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the School of Law’s non-J.D. graduate programs, including program oversight, marketing and recruitment, admissions, student affairs and career services. The Graduate Program Director’s initial responsibilities will focus upon implementation of a Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in Health Systems Law and a Health Care Compliance Certificate program. Candidates should have a juris doctorate or equivalent degree. Additionally, a successful applicant will have program development experience in instruction, admissions, student affairs, online course development, or related area in higher education; and experience supervising faculty and/or staff. Interested persons should apply by clicking the link for the position for which you are interested and complete the application by selecting “Apply for this Job” at the top of the page.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Criminal Practice Clinic)—FAC00071PO20 http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/85944

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Business Law, Commercial Law, Sales)—FAC00072PO20 http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/85860

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Professional Responsibility, Other)—FAC00073PO20 http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/85947

Professor of Practice (Graduate Program Director)—FAC00074PO20 http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/85862

Although a formal application is required in order to be considered, candidates are welcome to contact the hiring committee with any questions regarding the application process at hiring@law.sc.edu.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. 

THE UIC JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL, Chicago’s only public law school, is seeking a Visiting 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 Visiting 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 Visiting 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 7, 2020 to https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=135151

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.  Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL invites interest in clinical faculty positions, across areas of practice and teaching experience. We are interested in candidates who will help us build the next generation of clinics at Columbia and welcome candidates to fill existing gaps in our curriculum and candidates who bring new ideas for clinical teaching. A non-exhaustive list of areas of interest includes environmental, business, criminal, and family and youth-focused legal clinics.

We wish to hire faculty committed to providing a powerful individual and collective learning experience where students serve as the primary providers of legal services, under close faculty supervision. Creative and thoughtful teaching that focuses on student development, law reform and advancement of the profession are also central. Diversity – of life experience, perspectives and approaches to lawyering – is essential and a very high priority. We look forward to welcoming new colleagues who will help us re-imagine ourselves.

Clinical faculty positions at Columbia Law School are non-tenure track positions that are or are expected to lead to a long term, renewable contract. Although some clinical faculty engage in scholarly writing, there is no separate scholarship requirement, either at the time of hiring or during their time at CLS.

Although Columbia University is currently in a hiring freeze, we hope to engage candidates in the coming months so that we are able to hire quickly when we have authorization to do so. To apply for the position, please submit a C.V. and 1-2 page description of what you would hope to teach at Columbia to this posting. Materials will be considered on a rolling basis and we encourage candidates to submit by September 18th. Any questions can also be sent to committee chair Prof. Colleen Shanahan at clinicalappointments@law.columbia.edu.

THE WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member to direct a clinic focusing in the area of civil rights and racial justice. A long-time leader in experiential legal education, W&L is excited to add to our array of in-house clinics. We look for an individual who will embrace and meaningfully contribute to our close-knit, collegial, and intellectually vibrant community. In this regard, clinical faculty at W&L have full voting and governance rights.

More than 30 years ago, W&L faculty designed and staffed a trial-level death penalty clinic focusing on capital cases in Virginia. With the recent retirement of that clinic’s director, the faculty has decided to shift the focus of that clinic to more broadly encompass civil rights and racial justice. We invite interested candidates to reimagine this clinic and guide it to the next chapter. Consistent with a desire to address the pressing needs of racial justice in the country, we are open to various approaches, and the precise focus of the clinic’s racial justice advocacy will depend on the experience and vision of the next director. The clinical curriculum at W&L prioritizes a client-centered approach to clinical advocacy and teaching.  W&L has invested significantly in clinics, externships, and practicum courses and requires students to complete a substantial number of experiential credits to graduate. 

We invite applications for a position as Assistant Clinical, Associate Clinical, or Clinical Professor of Law to begin July 1, 2021. The ideal candidate will have several years of practice experience in the field of civil rights and racial justice; a demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive educational or work environments; experience in clinical pedagogy and excellence in the teaching and supervision of law students; and an interest in contributing to practical and scholarly conversations concerning civil rights and racial justice.

A central aspect of the mission of our Law School is to promote a diverse and collaborative intellectual community. To do so, we continually strive to foster an inclusive campus community, one that celebrates people of all backgrounds and identities. To further our mission, we are committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and student body. In that regard, we welcome candidates from members of communities that are traditionally under-represented in the legal profession and academia.

Qualifications

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent is required. Candidates for the position must demonstrate a record of academic excellence and substantial teaching or legal practice experience.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials through the W&L application portal at http://apply.interfolio.com/77932: a letter describing their interest in the position, a current CV, a research agenda, and a list of references. Candidates who can contribute to the promotion of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community are encouraged to describe their strengths and demonstrated commitment to these goals as part of their letter of interest. Please address these materials to Professor J.D. King, chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee. Additionally, please feel free to reach out to him with any questions you may have at:

J.D. King

James P. Morefield

Professor of Law Washington and Lee University School of Law

Sydney Lewis Hall

Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8518
kingj@wlu.edu

All inquiries will be treated as confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue. 

DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL invites applicants for the position of clinical faculty and Director of the Joan and Lyle Middleton Center for Children’s Rights. The position may begin as early as July 2021 and will be a twelve-month position. The faculty position will be annual or long-term contract or tenure-track, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and preferences.

The Middleton Center for Children’s Rights works to advance children's rights and improve the child welfare system.  The Center has played an important role in improving the quality of representation of children and parents, which has been made possible through close working relationships with the juvenile courts and community partners. At the core of the Center’s activities is the Children’s Rights Clinic, which provides an opportunity for students interested in juvenile law to engage in direct representation of children under the supervision of the clinical faculty member. In addition, the Center through its faculty and students, engages in children’s rights advocacy projects, including providing trainings to relevant stakeholders, disseminating information on best practices in children’s representation, and identifying, drafting, and advocating for progressive children’s rights legislation.  

The Director’s duties include case selection and clinic design, supervising direct representation and assessing Clinic students, teaching a weekly skills development seminar for Clinic students, engaging in community education, and directing system reform efforts. There may also be opportunities to teach non-clinical courses and engage in scholarship.

Candidates must possess a J.D. or comparable law degree and be admitted, or able to satisfy the requirements for admission, to the Iowa Bar. An exceptional academic record, distinguished record of clinical teaching or extensive practice-related experience, a demonstrated capacity for excellence in teaching, supervision and assessment, and service is preferred. At least three years of teaching and/or practice experience is also preferred.

Drake has long excelled in clinical education and is a pioneer in the area.  Housed in the state-of-the-art Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, the Legal Clinic is an integral part of the Law School program and is supported by a multi-million dollar endowment.

The Law School is located in Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, a thriving metropolitan area of approximately 700,000 people. Des Moines is consistently ranked in national surveys as one of the best places to live in the United States. 

Drake University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. Diversity is one of Drake’s core values and applicants need to demonstrate an ability to work with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.

Confidential review of applications will begin immediately. Applications (including a letter of interest, a complete CV, teaching evaluations (if available), a diversity statement, and the names and addresses of at least three references) should be sent to Professor Ellen Yee, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, Drake University Law School, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311 or e-mail: ellen.yee@drake.edu.