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  • 17 Oct 2023 4:55 PM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    Duke University’s Law School seeks a dynamic and proven lawyer-advocate-teacher to direct its Civil Justice Clinic. The Civil Justice Clinic allows students to work on a wide variety of cases involving housing issues, including landlord-tenant disputes, eviction defense, foreclosures, rent-to-purchase agreements, and inhabitability claims. Students may also represent clients in consumer protection matters and in cases related to intimate partner violence, among others.  The Clinic enjoys a proud and significant partnership with Legal Aid of North Carolina, which helps contextualize for students the critical lack of legal representation among low-income North Carolinians.

    This is an exciting time for clinical and experiential education at Duke Law. The Clinical Program, which currently consists of 12 individual clinics, is an integral component of the law school’s curricular focus on professional development and problem solving. The Civil Justice Clinic complements the law school’s other clinical offerings by offering students the skills development specific to civil litigation in North Carolina state superior, district, and small-claims courts, as well as administrative agencies. The Director will actively engage with faculty from Duke Law and across the University to continue to grow and strengthen this key part of the curriculum.

    The precise contours of the position will be tailored to the strengths and interests of the successful applicant. In addition to a strong record of or demonstrated potential for clinical teaching, intellectual engagement, and leadership in the field, the ideal candidate will offer:

    • Substantial legal experience representing clients in civil litigation matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, foreclosures, breach of contract claims, consumer protection issues, and/or incidents of intimate partner violence.
    • Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to build and maintain local and state connections to legal services providers and advocacy organizations.
    • commitment to combatting injustice in North Carolina’s legal system on behalf of persons who cannot afford quality legal representation. 
    • An interest in developing students’ understanding of the connections between their individual casework and opportunities for systemic and structural change.

    North Carolina Bar membership is strongly preferred. Minimum professional requirements include a J.D. (or foreign equivalent) and eligibility for admission and a willingness to become a member of the North Carolina Bar. 

    The position of Director of Civil Justice Clinic at Duke Law is open for the 2024-25 academic year and beyond. We expect the Director will be a member of Duke Law’s governing faculty; specific academic title (i.e., Assistant, Associate, or full Clinical Professor of Law) and terms of employment will be determined based upon the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

    At Duke Law, clinical faculty teach other courses or seminars in addition to clinics. Clinical faculty also have the opportunity and support to pursue other academic interests, including research and scholarship related to their areas of expertise, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration with students and faculty in the Law School and the larger University. 

    Interested applicants should apply using this link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26239.

    In addition to a current CV, applicants should also submit a letter of interest outlining (1) their vision for the Civil Justice Clinic (including docket design, seminar curriculum, and approach to supervision); and (2) how their personal and professional experiences will contribute to an equitable and inclusive learning community at Duke Law. In addition to applying online, please send a copy of your materials to Lauren Maxey at lauren.maxey@duke.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of November 27th, 2023. We anticipate interviewing finalists on campus in early 2024.


  • 16 Oct 2023 5:55 PM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    The Civil Rights & Restorative Justice Project, housed at the Northeastern University School of Law (CRRJ) is the pioneer academic program in the country examining current racial inequities through the lens of history and seeking creative reparative justice. CRRJ investigates, publicizes, and remediates cases of racial homicide. It has built the most comprehensive archive on racial violence events between 1930 and 1955 in the country.  Founded in 2007, CRRJ’s project is unique in its combination of rigorous research and community engagement.  CRRJ identifies the underlying hidden narratives from the time period and brings justice to families and communities. CRRJ’s mission is to: (1) publish and maintain an online archive on racial violence during the segregation era; (2) train civil and human rights lawyers through curricular offerings and advising; (3) design national, state and local reparative projects; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for policymakers in the field of historical injustice; and (5) support innovative scholarship on historical racial violence and reparative justice.  The Civil Rights & Restorative Justice Project is a program of the law school’s Center on Law, Equity and Race (CLEAR).

    CRRJ is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney with litigation experience to lead the development of its project on historical injustice and the US criminal legal system. The program is dedicated to legal advocacy on behalf of defendants wrongly executed in the mid-twentieth century. 

    The Senior Staff Attorney will have broad civil rights or criminal justice experience; excellent legal research, analytical and writing skills; and, preferably, complex litigation experience in a range of forums.

    The Senior Staff Attorney serves as the lead on a team supporting the mission of CRRJ by generating and sustaining a docket of cases; conducting investigations and pursuing remedies, including advocacy in courts and agencies; engaging with communities affected by historical injustice in the US criminal legal system; and supervising law students.  The Senior Staff Attorney will actively develop and manage litigation and collaborate with partner law firms and community stakeholders, support strategic policy advocacy with broad coalitions in legal and academic communities, and engage in community outreach across the United States.  The Senior Staff Attorney will supervise students and one or more legal fellows. Additionally, the Senior Staff Attorney may have the opportunity to teach in a clinical setting. The Senior Staff Attorney will advance CRRJ’s visibility; represent CRRJ at meetings and conferences; participate in development activities, and help maintain strong staff relationships. Measures of success will include ability to supervise, direct, and guide legal staff and students as they develop cases and pursue our litigation, research and policy initiatives.

    Supervision of the Senior Attorney will be provided by faculty leadership of CRRJ and CLEAR.

    This is a full-time benefits-eligible position based at Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  The position is for two years with extension possible based on funding and at the discretion of CRRJ.  Northeastern is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Benefits include health/dental/vision; vacation time and tuition reimbursement for Northeastern degree/certificate programs.

    Final candidates may be required to participate in a presentation exercise.


    Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain a significant caseload of civil rights matters in a variety of forums; work closely with CRRJ lawyers and students to develop litigation; manage relationships with external partners, including law firms. Serve as a resource for law firm partners. Manage intake and vetting practices. Oversee all aspects of litigation, including legal research, discovery, motion practice, briefing, appellate work, and amicus briefing. Review attorney work product.
    • Supervise, advise, and coordinate activities with one or more CRRJ legal fellows and student research assistants. Conduct regular meetings to provide feedback. Ensure training of legal fellow(s) and student researchers in substantive areas.
    • Build and maintain relationships with academic and nonprofit programs aligned with the litigation and policy agenda of CRRJ; ensure visibility for CRRJ with diverse academic and social justice nonprofit groups. Represent CRRJ at meetings, workshops and conferences.
    • Build and maintain relationships with communities aligned with the litigation and policy reform agenda of CRRJ; ensure visibility for CRRJ across diverse communities and social justice movements.  Represent CRRJ at meetings and conferences.  Participate in media events. Support fundraising efforts.


    Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications:

    • Juris doctor from an ABA-accredited or state-accredited law school and a member in good standing of a bar in the United States
    • A minimum of four years of recent litigation/legal advocacy experience in civil rights, criminal justice, or a relevant field
    • Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding civil rights, criminal justice, and/or wrongful convictions
    • Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, exceptional organizational skills with the ability to organize time and priorities, including multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
    • Strong researching and analytical skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively Ability to work independently and make informed, independent decisions
    • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
    • Maintain accurate records of case details and research
    • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and a proven ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience supervising law students
    • Clinical teaching experience

    Documents to Submit:

    Cover Letter, CV/Resume, legal writing sample, and three professional references.

    Additional Information:

    For questions or additional information, please contact Deborah Jackson, CLEAR Managing Director, at de.jackson@northeastern.edu.

    Position Type

    Legal and Regulatory Administration

    Additional Information

    Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

    Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

    Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

    All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

    To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

    To apply: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/details/Senior-Staff-Attorney--School-of-Law_R117214?q=Senior+Attorney

  • 16 Oct 2023 10:46 AM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    The Center for Applied Legal Studies (CALS) at Georgetown Law announces that it is now accepting applications for its annual fellowship program in clinical legal education. CALS will offer one lawyer a two‑year teaching fellowship (July 2024‑June 2026), providing a unique opportunity to learn how to teach law in a clinical setting.

    At CALS, our two fellows and faculty members work as colleagues, sharing responsibilities for designing and teaching classes, supervising law students in their representation of clients, selecting and grading students, administering the clinic, and all other matters. In addition, the fellow will undertake independent legal scholarship, conducting the research and writing to produce a law review article of publishable quality.

    This fellowship is particularly suitable for lawyers with some degree of practice experience who now want to embark upon careers in law teaching. Most of our previous fellows are now teaching law or have done so for substantial portions of their careers.

    Since 1995, CALS has specialized in immigration law, specifically in asylum practice. Guided by faculty and fellows, law students represent clients in immigration court and in asylum adjudications by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants with experience in U.S. immigration law, particularly those who have represented asylum applicants in immigration court, will therefore be given preference. The fellow must be a member of a bar at the start of the fellowship period; therefore, this fellowship is not suitable for current law students.

    The fellow will receive full tuition and fees in the LL.M. program at Georgetown University, and a stipend of 70,000 in the first year and 75,000 in the second year. On successful completion of the requirements, the Fellow will be granted the degree of Master of Laws (Advocacy) with distinction.

    Former holders of this fellowship include Mary Brittingham (1995-97), Andrea Goodman (1996-98), Michele Pistone (1997-99), Rebecca Story (1998-2000), Virgil Wiebe (1999-2001), Anna Marie Gallagher (2000-02), Regina Germain (2001-2003), Dina Francesca Haynes (2002-2004), Diane Uchimiya (2003-2005), Jaya Ramji-Nogales (2004-2006), Denise Gilman (2005-2007), Susan Benesch (2006-2008), Kate Aschenbrenner (2007-2009), Anjum Gupta (2008-2010), Alice Clapman (2009-2011) Geoffrey Heeren (2010-2012), Heidi Altman (2011-2013), Laila Hlass (2012-2014), Lindsay Harris(2013-2015), Jean C. Han (2014-2016), Rebecca Feldmann (2015-2017), Pooja Dadhania (2016-2018), Karen Baker (2017-2019), Faiza Sayed (2018-2020), Deena Sharuk (2019 -2021), Alison Coutifaris (2020-2022), Jocelyn B. Cazares-Willingham (2021-2023).  The current fellows are Iman Saad and Lauren Hughes. The faculty members directing CALS are Andrew Schoenholtz and Philip Schrag.

    To apply, send a resume, an official or unofficial law school transcript, a writing sample, and a detailed statement of interest (approximately 5 pages). The materials must arrive by January 31, 2024. The statement should address: a) why you are interested in this fellowship; b) what you can contribute to the Clinic; c) your experience with asylum and other immigration cases; d) your professional or career goals for the next five or ten years; e) your reactions to the Clinic’s goalsand teaching methods as described on its website anything else that you consider pertinent. Address your application to Directors, Center for Applied Legal Studies, Georgetown Law, 600 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Suite 332, Washington, D.C. 20001. Send it  electronically to lawcalsclinic@georgetown.edu.

    CALS welcomes and considers applications from any and all interested applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status. If you have any questions, call CALS at (202) 662-9565 or email them to lawcalsclinic@georgetown.edu.

    This announcement also appears on our website: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/experiential-learning/clinics/our-clinics/center-for-applied-legal-studies/cals-graduate-teaching-fellowships/   Please distribute the announcement or the website URL to anyone with immigration law experience who might be interested.




  • 13 Oct 2023 10:17 AM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

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

    Boston University School of Law is seeking an exceptionally qualified and experienced candidate to serve as a faculty member and Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Engagement.

    This position is a full- time position at the rank of Associate Professor of Law, tenure track; Professor of Law, tenured; or Clinical Professor/Clinical Associate Professor with a presumptively renewable contract, depending on the candidate.

    In addition to teaching a one-course teaching load, the Associate Dean will oversee, coordinate and expand all the programs and initiatives related to equity and inclusion at the School of Law. We expect that specific initiatives will evolve in response to the strategic goals that the successful candidate develops in consultation with the Dean and other senior leaders; at present, we anticipate that the Associate Dean will: (1) oversee and organize the curriculum and programs that will make the School of Law compliant with ABA Standard 303(c), including both existing and new elements; (2) oversee the School of Law’s ASPIRE (Antiracist Scholars for Progress, Innovation, and Racial Equity) Program which is a collaboration with the BU Center for Antiracist Research; (3) propose new faculty recruitment & retention initiatives and new student admission strategies designed to enhance representation of faculty and students from historically underrepresented groups, and collaborate with senior administrative leaders on implementing these initiatives; (4) develop and provide and/or organize inclusive pedagogy and classroom climate training programs for faculty, staff, and students; (5) chair the “Classroom Climate Committee” and oversee surveys and other tools for obtaining feedback about equity and inclusion from students; (6) develop intellectual life initiatives designed to foster open, vibrant, and pluralistic debate about legal issues related to equity and inclusion among faculty and students and other key issues for society; (7) collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs on programming related to student well-being and equity, diversity, and inclusion and serve as a resource for student-led affinity groups and individual students from historically underrepresented backgrounds; and (8) collaborate with the Associate Dean and faculty whooversee and manage the School of Law’s Academic Enrichment and Success Program on issues related to equity and inclusion.  

    BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

    How to Apply:

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

    Candidates must satisfy the tenure or other applicable requirements for Boston University School of Law and should have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, effective teaching, active service, and a record of inclusion. Applicants should send a letter of interest and a C.V. as soon as they are able to the Faculty Appointments Committee at lawappts@bu.edu. Applications are being reviewed immediately and on a continuing basis, with priority given to those who submit prior to November 15, 2023. All open faculty positions are pending budgetary approval.

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


  • 09 Oct 2023 4:20 PM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

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

    Rank:  Visiting Associate Professor

    Discipline: Law         

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

    Proposed Start Date:July 1, 2024 

    Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-Time    

                 

    Position Description Summary:   

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

                 

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities:                    

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

                 

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

                                

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

                    

    Minimum Qualifications:                 

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

                 

    Special Instructions to Applicants:           

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

                 

    Background   Screening:                   

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

                 

    Request Accommodations:                            

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

                 

    EEO Statement:                       

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

                 

    Applicant Documents (Required Documents):

    1)                 Cover Letter                 

    2)                 Curriculum Vita/Resume     

    3)                 Contact Information  for References             

    4)                 Complete Law School Transcript     

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 


  • 07 Oct 2023 7:58 PM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

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

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

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

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

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

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

    As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University

    policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

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


  • 06 Oct 2023 1:49 PM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    OVERVIEW

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

     

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

     

    JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

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

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

    JOB SUMMARY

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

     

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

     

    To learn more about the IPC, click the link.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Operations

     

    • Management of Day-to-Day Affairs

     

    • Manage the day-to-day operations of the LSC, including oversight for all prospective and existing client communication systems.

     

    • Support faculty and staff to ensure continuous client services as cases transition to new student attorneys and/or professors.

     

    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to arrange and execute orientation, and regularly to onboard each clinic and clinic student.

     

    • Assist faculty on case management as appropriate.

     

    • Maintain Clinic Best Practices

     

    • Stay current on best practices and innovation in clinical legal education. Under the supervision of the DLC, develop and implement procedures to support clinical practice and education, such file maintenance and archiving.

     

    • Manage the LSC conflicts of interest processes to protect client interests.

     

    • Collect and evaluate data to help faculty understand clinic enrollment trends and student engagement.

     

    • Compliance and reporting

     

    • Work with the DLC annually to evaluate, implement, and build on existing assessment tools to measure outcomes, ensure quality control, and satisfy all ABA requirements.

     

    • Provide data as required by the university malpractice insurance carrier and other public and private agencies.

     

    • Manage student admission to practice under MN Rules of Student Practice.

     

    • Finance and Budget

     

    • Work collaboratively with the DLC and the law school’s director of finance to operate the trust account and ensure compliance with applicable rules. 

     

    • Develop a strong working knowledge of the LSC and IPC budget and steward the budget.

     

    • Work with the DLC and with university development professionals to support the philanthropic and financial success of the clinic and experiential learning.

     

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

    Supervision

     

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

    Student Engagement

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

    Other

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

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Qualifications

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

    HOW TO APPLY

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

     

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


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


  • 03 Oct 2023 8:18 AM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    Description of the Clinic

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

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

    Description of Fellowship

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

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

    Qualifications

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


    Application Process

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


  • 27 Sep 2023 10:19 PM | Mike Murphy (Administrator)

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

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

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

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

    The primary responsibilities include:

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

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

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

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

    How to Apply:

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

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

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


  • 27 Sep 2023 11:41 AM | Mike Murphy (Administrator)

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

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


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