THE HARVARD LAW SCHOOL Legal Services Center (LSC) has an immediate opening for a Clinical Instructor. The position, which is available either as a full-time position or a part-time position, is within the Estate Planning Project of the Veterans Legal Clinic. The Estate Planning Project—through which Harvard Law students also receive hands-on training in lawyering skills—provides free legal representation to low-income disabled veterans on matters such as wills, powers of attorneys, healthcare proxies, living wills, trusts, special needs trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and probate of estates.  The goal of the Project’s representation is to help each veteran attain the maximum degree of control over financial, health, and family decision making.  Many of the Project’s clients have multiple service-connected disabilities and/or face chronic or terminal illnesses.  

The Clinical Instructor will oversee the Project’s docket, maintain community and pro bono partnerships, represent clients, and train and supervise law students who enroll in the Veterans Legal Clinic and who seek to develop skills in estate planning practice.  The position represents a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic public interest law office within Harvard Law School’s clinical program.

About the Veterans Legal Clinic:  Founded in 2012 at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, the Veterans Legal Clinic provides pro bono legal assistance to veterans and their families.  Our goal is to protect the legal rights of the veterans community through determined, passionate, and effective advocacy.  In addition to representing individual clients, the Clinic also pursues broader initiatives to improve the systems that serve the veterans community. To learn more about the Clinic, please visit here.
 
About the Legal Services Center:  Located at the crossroads of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury in the City of Boston, the Legal Services Center is a community-based clinical law program of Harvard Law School. Through five clinical offerings—Family Law/Domestic Violence Clinic, Predatory Lending/Consumer Protection Clinic, Housing Clinic, Veterans Legal Clinic, and Federal Tax Clinic—and numerous pro bono initiatives we provide essential legal services to low-income residents of Greater Boston and in some instances, where cases present important law reform opportunities, to clients outside our service area. Our longstanding mission is to educate law students for practice and professional service while simultaneously meeting the critical needs of the community. Since 1979, we have engaged in cutting-edge litigation and legal strategies to improve the lives of individual clients, to seek systemic change for the communities we serve, and to provide law students with a singular opportunity to develop fundamental lawyering skills within a public interest law setting. To these ends, we actively partner with a diverse array of organizations, including healthcare and social service providers and advocacy groups, and continually adapt our practice areas to meet the changing legal needs of our client communities. We encourage diversity, value unique voices, and pursue with passion our twin goals of teaching law students and advocating for clients. To learn more, please visit the LSC website.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a J.D. at least 5 years ago, have at least 5 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

Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to social justice advocacy.  Prior experience working on veterans issues and/or in clinical legal education a plus. 

Additional Information

While this is posted as a full-time position, we are open to considering a part-time schedule based on candidate preference. Interested candidates should state in their cover letter whether they are seeking a full-time position, a part-time position, or are open to either possibility.

This is a term appointment, currently expected to extend through August 31, 2020. The possibility of reappointment depends on the availability of funding and project requirements.

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

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.

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Professor and Director of Clinical Programs beginning in the academic year 2019-2020. This individual will join the College as a full-time tenure-line or career-line faculty member. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tenure-line candidates would be expected to satisfy the same standards for research, teaching, and service as other tenure-line faculty members. Relevant qualifications may include a record of success or potential as a clinical director, clinical instructor, or law professor, excellence in academics or practice, or strong scholarly distinction or promise in any relevant field.

In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a faculty member, the Director of Clinical Programs will be responsible for supervising and developing the structure and support for our clinical programs. In recent years, the College has been ranked second nationally in offering clinical opportunities per student (2014), sixth in public service (2016), and fifteenth in practical training (2018). By drawing on in-house clinics, clinical courses, and an extensive program of field placements, we offer clinical opportunities in an exceptionally wide range of practice areas. Over 90% of our students participate in our clinical programs, and we significantly exceed the national averages of clinical and pro bono service hours per student. The Director will lead our Clinical Programs into the next era of legal education and training. The Director will engage with the administration and faculty in strategic planning, including the pursuit of innovations in the structure and content of our clinical programs.  The Director will be responsible for teaching experiential courses, mentoring other faculty assigned to teach experiential courses, overseeing staff, advising students, and promoting the College’s clinical and pro bono service programs on a local, national, and international level.

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified veterans. Reasonable disability accommodations will be provided with adequate notice. For additional information about the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access see: http://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Applications must be submitted to: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79919.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for full-time faculty positions beginning Fall 2019. The school may fill up to three tenured, tenure-track (ours is a unitary tenure track), or fixed-term positions. The school anticipates hiring for up to two positions in our newly formed Entrepreneurship Institute, which includes an intellectual property clinic and a small business/entrepreneurship clinic. We encourage beginning and experienced teachers to apply. We anticipate hiring a third person who could either join one of our existing clinics or propose a new clinic. We encourage experienced teachers to apply. 

We are particularly interested in candidates who would like to serve now or in the future as Director of Clinical Programs. Applicants would ideally have experience running a clinical program or equivalent. 

All applicants must have a J.D. or its equivalent; a distinguished academic record; and a record of, or the promise of, achievement as a teacher and—for tenured or tenure-track appointments—the promise of achievement as a scholar. Applicants should be enthusiastic about participating vigorously in the life of a vibrant public university law school community. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Applications must be made electronically at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/145292. Be prepared to submit your letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for four references. The application materials should be addressed to Professor John Coyle, Faculty Appointments Committee Chair. Confidential inquiries concerning UNC’s clinical program are welcomed and should be directed by email to Tom Kelley, Interim Director of Clinical Programs, takelley@email.unc.edu. For more information about the UNC-CH School of Law, please visit our website: www.law.unc.edu. 

The law school encourages applications from groups traditionally under-represented in law school teaching. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL (NYLS) is seeking a clinical professor to teach and direct a Civil Rights Clinic, beginning in the fall, 2019. The professor will design a clinic involving students in civil rights and racial, economic, and social justice matters which could encompass employment and housing discrimination, educational equity, voting rights, and other issues, and will be responsible for all aspects of the clinic, including: curriculum design, teaching seminars, supervision of and responsibility for student casework, and selection of clients. The professor will join a team of committed clinical faculty members who collaborate on the design and development of the clinical and skills curriculum. The professor will participate fully in the governance and life of the law school and may also have the opportunity to teach other skills and doctrinal courses.

Although scholarly writing is not a requirement of the position, our clinical faculty engages in a variety of writing projects, including traditional and clinical scholarship, and advocacy and practitioner-oriented projects, which the law school encourages and supports.  

Candidates should have a minimum of seven years’ experience in civil rights practice or clinical teaching.  Candidates must be admitted or eligible for admission to the New York bar upon joining the law school faculty. The selected candidate will be on a long-term contract track or receive a long-term contract, as appropriate, based on experience.

Applicants should send a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae, including references, to Associate Dean William P. LaPiana, Associate.Dean@nyls.edu.  

Founded in 1891, NYLS (www.nyls.edu) is an independent law school in the heart of New York City’s legal, government, financial, and emerging tech centers. The school is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.  For more on NYLS’s Strategic Plan,  http://www.nyls.edu/strategy/; for our commitment to diversity and inclusion,  http://www.nyls.edu/Diversity.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW Clinical Fellows Program seeks applicants for a fellowship in the Human Trafficking Clinic. This is a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension for a third year.

The Clinical Fellows Program is designed to allow attorneys to explore the possibility of a career in clinical teaching and fully support them in that endeavor. Michigan Clinical Fellows gain valuable experience and mentoring in clinical pedagogy and in their substantive area of practice. Their duties include clinical teaching and student supervision in conjunction with an experienced clinical professor, and participation in the operation and development of the clinic in which they teach.  Support is provided for professional development and scholarship.

The Human Trafficking Clinic (HTC) provides legal services to victims of human trafficking regardless of age, gender, or national origin. Students gain core knowledge and foundational skills through client representation and advocacy. The HTC works to advance anti-trafficking policy through interdisciplinary collaboration at the local, national and international levels.  The caseload consists primarily of immigration cases, family law cases, and victim advocacy.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years of experience representing human trafficking survivors in one of HTC’s core practice areas, a strong interest in clinical teaching, a demonstrated commitment to serving the underserved, and potential for scholarship and success as a clinical teacher. Experience working in multidisciplinary professional teams and Spanish language skills are a plus. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.  Michigan’s Clinical Fellows salaries and benefits are very competitive. The fellowship will begin during the late summer or fall of 2018, depending on the availability of the successful candidate. 

Questions can be directed to Associate Dean Debra Chopp at dchopp@umich.edu or 734-763-1948. We will begin reviewing applications on July 26th and will accept them until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest and résumé to:

John W. Lemmer

Experiential Education Business Administrator

The University of Michigan Law School

701 S. State Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1215

jwlemmer@umich.edu

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL invites applications for the position of Director of Trial Advocacy. The position will begin when it is filled, preferably by the start of the Spring 2019 semester in January 2019. The Director will hold the title of Professor of the Practice. The initial appointment as Director will be for a three-year term.

The Director will oversee the trial advocacy skills curriculum. Current offerings include two general trial advocacy courses (one of which is an intensive course), deposition skills, courtroom evidence, expert witnesses, and a moot court trial course.

The Director’s duties will include:

• Oversight of the trial advocacy curriculum, including refinements to the course offerings.
  
• Teaching trial advocacy courses.
  
• Hiring and overseeing adjunct faculty teaching in the trial advocacy curriculum.
  

Decisions about the overall direction of the trial advocacy program will be made in consultation with the Dean and the law school faculty.

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Substantial litigation and trial experience;
  
• Demonstrated excellence in law school teaching, particularly in litigation skills courses;
  
• Experience and ability to direct large projects, including excellent teamwork skills;
  
• Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment;

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and list of references through this link by October 1, 2018.  If you have questions regarding this position, please contact:

Nicole Garnett

Vice Chair, Appointments Committee

Notre Dame Law School

Eck Hall of Law

Notre Dame, Indiana  46556

ngarnett@nd.edu

The University of Notre Dame is an affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff, and students. Persons of color, women, members of under‐represented groups, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu.  

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW Clinical Fellows Program seeks applicants for a fellowship in its Michigan Innocence Clinic. This is a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension for a third year.

The Clinical Fellows Program is designed to allow attorneys to explore the possibility of a career in clinical teaching and fully support them in that endeavor. Michigan Clinical Fellows gain valuable experience and mentoring in clinical pedagogy and in their substantive area of practice. Their duties include clinical teaching and student supervision in conjunction with a clinic director, and participation in the operation and development of the clinic in which they teach.  Support is provided for professional development and scholarship.

The Michigan Innocence Clinic works to exonerate actually innocent criminal defendants who have been convicted in state or federal court in Michigan.  The Clinic primarily works on cases where there is no DNA to test, and so the work of the Clinic largely involves finding new witnesses, searching for suppressed evidence, and challenging discredited or outdated forensic science. The Clinic opened in 2009 and has so far freed 15 men and 3 women who had collectively served over 250 years in prison for crimes they did not commit.

The successful applicant will have a strong interest in clinical teaching, experience in appellate advocacy and legal writing, a demonstrated commitment to public interest lawyering, and potential for scholarship and success as a clinical teacher. Experience with criminal litigation and/or innocence work is strongly preferred. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.  Michigan’s Clinical Fellows salaries and benefits are very competitive. The fellowship will begin during the late summer or fall of 2018, depending on the availability of the successful candidate. 

Questions can be directed to Associate Dean Debra Chopp at dchopp@umich.edu or 734-763-1948. We will begin reviewing applications on July 16th and will accept them until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest and résumé to:

John W. Lemmer

Experiential Education Business Administrator

The University of Michigan Law School

701 S. State Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1215

jwlemmer@umich.edu

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

The Legal Services Center (LSC) at HARVARD LAW SCHOOL is hiring a Clinical Fellow within the Estate Planning Project of the Veterans Legal Clinic. The Estate Planning Project-through which Harvard Law students also receive hands-on training in lawyering skills-provides free legal representation to low-income disabled veterans on matters such as wills, powers of attorneys, healthcare proxies, living wills, trusts, special needs trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and probate of estates. The goal of the Project's representation is to help each veteran attain the maximum degree of control over financial, health, and family decision making. Many of the Project's clients have multiple service-connected disabilities and/or face chronic or terminal illnesses. The Clinical Fellow will oversee the Project's docket, maintain community and pro bono partnerships, represent clients, and train and supervise law students who enroll in the Veterans Legal Clinic and who seek to develop skills in estate planning practice. The position represents a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic public interest law office within Harvard Law School's clinical program. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is for an initial one-year appointment. The possibility of reappointment-either at the rank of Clinical Fellow or via promotion to Clinical Instructor-depends on the availability of funding and project requirements.

Basic Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a J.D. no more than three years ago, have at least one year 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
Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to social justice advocacy. Prior experience working on veterans issues and/or in clinical legal education a plus.

Additional Information
About the Veterans Legal Clinic: Founded in 2012 at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, the Veterans Legal Clinic provides pro bono legal assistance to veterans and their families. Our goal is to protect the legal rights of the veterans community through determined, passionate, and effective advocacy. In addition to representing individual clients, the Clinic also pursues broader initiatives to improve the systems that serve the veterans community. To learn more about the Clinic, please visit here.

About the Legal Services Center: Located at the crossroads of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury in the City of Boston, the Legal Services Center is a community-based clinical law program of Harvard Law School. Through five clinical offerings-Family Law/Domestic Violence Clinic, Predatory Lending/Consumer Protection Clinic, Housing Clinic, Veterans Legal Clinic, and Federal Tax Clinic-and numerous pro bono initiatives we provide essential legal services to low-income residents of Greater Boston and in some instances, where cases present important law reform opportunities, to clients outside our service area. Our longstanding mission is to educate law students for practice and professional service while simultaneously meeting the critical needs of the community. Since 1979, we have engaged in cutting-edge litigation and legal strategies to improve the lives of individual clients, to seek systemic change for the communities we serve, and to provide law students with a singular opportunity to develop fundamental lawyering skills within a public interest law setting. To these ends, we actively partner with a diverse array of organizations, including healthcare and social service providers and advocacy groups, and continually adapt our practice areas to meet the changing legal needs of our client communities. We encourage diversity, value unique voices, and pursue with passion our twin goals of teaching law students and advocating for clients. To learn more, please visit the LSC website.

This is a term appointment currently expected to extend to July 31, 2019, subject to funding and departmental need.

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

Job Function
Academic

Location
USA - MA - Jamaica Plain

Department
Legal Services Center - Veterans Legal Clinic

Time Status
Full-time

Salary Grade
090

Appointment End Date
31-Jul-2019

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: http://www.Click2Apply.net/jsk5rjmxfqsrrq99

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BERKELEY LAW SCHOOL's East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as Director of its Housing Practice. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Housing Practice Director leads a team of 14 staff attorneys and other program staff who provide direct legal services to low income tenants in civil litigation against landlords; supervises staff in the provision of legal services; oversees the supervision and training of law students; and develops and ensures progress toward program goals and grant objectives.

EBCLC is a non-profit legal services organization and the community-based clinical program for Berkeley Law School, committed to increasing justice through education and advocacy and building a culturally diverse workplace, centered on equity. With over 60 staff, 150 law students, and an $8 million annual budget, EBCLC is the largest provider of free legal advocacy in Alameda County, providing multimodal, collaborative, and holistic legal services to over 5,000 clients yearly and engaging in legislative and policy advocacy at the local and state level.

The Housing Practice defends low-income tenants in unlawful detainer actions and provides advice and counsel to tenants regarding their rights under state, federal, and local law. Each attorney carries a full caseload as well as provides limited scope assistance in court-house and community–based clinics.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct Staff Attorneys/Clinical Supervisors on all aspects of service provision to clients of the program
• Supervise and evaluate program staff, including regular assessment of performance and consideration of professional development goals
• Ensure the training, supervision, and support of law student interns on substantive law and skills related to public benefits and housing matters, including regular individual case reviews, group case rounds, and assisting in teaching the clinical companion course
• Develop and maintain close relationships with other providers of services to low-income people in Alameda County, and serve as the primary contact with the community, courts and media, including responding to press and service provider inquiries, making presentations to public, community and other professional groups, and  overseeing other employees to whom these activities have been delegated
• Provide administrative oversight of the program, including working with the Development Team on grant proposals and reports
• Maintain an active caseload across all substantive areas of the program
• Participate as a member of EBCLC’s Management Team, working collaboratively with executive management and other EBCLC program directors on issues related to budget and office-wide planning
• Participate in ongoing professional development to improve staff and student supervision skills and client services

• Member in good standing of the California Bar
• Substantial experience in providing representation in unlawful detainer actions and other civil litigation
• Excellent supervision and teaching skills and commitment to clinical legal education; clinical training experience desirable
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to social justice and experience working in low-income communities of color
• Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of groups, including people of color, homeless people, immigrants, non-English speakers, people with mental disabilities, people experiencing domestic violence, law students, service providers, government employees, community partners, elected officials, and law school faculty
• Spanish language skills highly desirable

Starting salary for this exempt position is $70,000 - $100,000 based on number of years of prior legal experience, as dictated by the EBCLC salary scale.

Benefits include fully paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and  their dependents, life and disability insurance, and generous paid leave (vacation, sick, and holidays); EBCLC also offers flexible spending accounts for qualified health, dependent care, and commute expenditures; and retirement options.

Professional development support includes membership in the relevant local, statewide and/or national associations, attendance at relevant conferences, as determined by EBCLC’s professional development policy and budget.

Application Procedures:

Interested applicants should submit application materials by email to jobs@ebclc.org (include “Director – Housing” in the subject line). Application materials should include a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and names/contact information for three professional references. The position is open until filled, with applications reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

EBCLC is strongly committed to advancing justice through education and advocacy, and the need to transform legal service and legal education. Please take time to review EBCLC’s mission, vision, programs, and website, and ensure that your cover letter reflects how your background, experience, and expertise have prepared you to be successful in performing the responsibilities of the position. Additionally, EBCLC is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. To achieve this goal, EBCLC works actively to improve our office climate, systems and structures, communications and community engagement to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that acknowledges and values differences.

Please address in your cover letter how your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, have prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural responsiveness and diversity amongst our staff.

We strongly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. EBCLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal justice system, or any other basis prohibited by law.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER invites applications for a fellowship position in its Immigration Law Clinic, starting Summer 2018 for 20 hours per week temporary position with the possibility to develop into future full-time position dependent on funding.  

In coordination with the Immigration Law Clinic Director, the Fellow will supervise students in representing clients, supervise students, and participate in the general development and functioning of the clinic. The position will also require work on family separation issues and asylum.

The Immigration Clinic at UHLC provides opportunities for students to learn the practice of law in a closely supervised and academically rigorous program. The direct representation of clients is the core of the students’ experience in the clinic, and the clinic seeks to maintain a diverse and challenging docket.  The clinic selects cases with attention to pedagogical concerns, community need, and impact to provide students with opportunities to engage as student attorneys in a variety of contexts. Current cases include removal defense for non-detained and detained noncitizens, affirmative applications before USCIS, appellate matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the U.S. Courts of Appeals.   

 Applicants must have a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in a state bar. Preference will be given to applicants with experience representing noncitizens, strong academic records and writing ability, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law. 

 Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by July 15, 2018. To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, law school transcript, and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to: 

 Geoffrey A. Hoffman

Director-University of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic 

4604 Calhoun Road

TU-II, Room 56

Houston, TX 77204-6060

Tel: (713) 743-2094

Fax: (713) 743-2195

http://www.law.uh.edu/faculty/main.asp?PID=1586

Email: ghoffman@central.uh.edu