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  • 05 Aug 2024 11:20 AM | Davida Finger (Administrator)

    Law School Clinical Teaching Fellows (2) – Seton Hall Law School, Fall 2024



    Seton Hall University School of Law welcomes applications for Clinical Teaching Fellowships to begin in the fall of 2024. The Center for Social Justice is home to most of the Law School's clinical programs. For more details about the clinics, please visit our website at https://law.shu.edu/clinics/index.html.

    The New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) Clinical Teaching Fellowship is designed to launch the teaching careers of practitioners with at least 3-5 years of practice experience. The fellows will have the opportunity to co-teach with an experienced clinician and to participate in supervision rounds and discussions of clinical pedagogy with clinical teaching fellows from Rutgers Newark and Seton Hall. The fellows also will be mentored in pursuit of scholarship interests and goals. The Seton Hall Law School Center for Social Justice seeks to hire two teaching fellows, beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, as described below. The fellows will be hired for 1 year, with the possibility of continuation for an additional 1 or 2 years.


    Criminal Defense and Community Advocacy Clinic – The NJSBF Clinical Teaching Fellow will assist Professor Isis Misdary, director of the clinic, with the full-year clinic. During the first year, the fellow will co-supervise students with Professor Misdary and develop and assist with teaching the seminar component of the clinic. The fellow will also be expected to manage a docket of cases, movement lawyering projects and advocacy reports during the summer. Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state, with the opportunity to apply for admission to New Jersey; 3 years of legal practice experience in criminal law with preference for experience in New Jersey; and the potential for teaching excellence. 


    Immigrants' Rights/International Human Rights Clinic and Equal Justice Clinic – The NJSBF Clinical Teaching Fellow will assist Professor Lori Nessel, director of the Immigrants' Rights Clinic, and Professor Jenny-Brooke Condon, director of the Equal Justice Clinic. During the first year, the fellow will co-supervise students with Professors Nessel and Condon and assist with teaching the seminar component of the clinics. The fellow will also be expected to manage a docket of cases and advocacy reports during the summer. Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state, with the opportunity to apply for admission to New Jersey; 3 years of legal practice experience with preference for experience in New Jersey and in substantive areas related to the clinics' work, including immigration, criminal law, and civil rights; and the potential for teaching excellence.


    Please email Lori Outzs Borgen, Director of the Center for Social Justice, at lori.borgen@shu.edu with any questions about the fellowship.  Applications should be submitted through the Seton Hall University "jobs" page, found here.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.




  • 29 Jul 2024 2:49 PM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    Associate Research Scholar / Clinical Fellow

    Salary: $120,000-130,000

    Description

    Columbia Law School seeks an experienced lawyer with a background in criminal defense and a strong interest in community lawyering and clinical teaching to join the Criminal Defense Clinic as the Clinic's Associate Research Scholar / Clinical Fellow, beginning in January 2024.

     

    The Criminal Defense Clinic works with students to become visionary attorneys working in criminal law advocacy. Students represent individuals facing misdemeanor charges in New York City courts. The students engage in a team-based advocacy projects supporting grassroots organizations working towards minimizing reliance on misdemeanor regulation and surveillance, developing safety alternatives, or addressing the impacts of criminalization.  The course engages in practice and analyses of criminal law that center discussion of intensively regulated low-income communities, racial justice, local power hierarchies and the role of misdemeanor legal regulation. The course asks students to consider how lawyers work in criminal law towards a transformative vision of more humane cities.


    The Clinical Fellow will work in the Criminal Defense Clinic, with its director and students in criminal law advocacy. They will do this through a range of activities including intensive supervision in criminal defense representation, implementing and supervising clinical projects, syllabus development, teaching, and scholarly research.

    The Clinical Fellow will contribute to Columbia’s public interest, clinical and public defense community. Over the course of their appointment, they will undertake increasing responsibility in the Clinic, including designing and teaching clinic seminars; developing individual representation priorities and litigation strategies, building and leading clinic projects in partnership with grassroots organizations and impacted communities; providing close supervision, guidance, and feedback to teams of students working on those projects; and conducting scholarly research and writing. The Clinical Fellow will be provided extensive professional, teaching, practice, and scholarship mentoring from the Clinic Director and other senior staff at the Clinic.
    The duration of the appointment is for a period of three years, which may be renewable for up to two years based on performance. This is a non-tenure track position. The Associate Research Scholar / Clinical Fellow will hold the University title of Associate Research Scholar. They will also hold a secondary instructional appointment, pending faculty approval, as a Lecturer in Law for each semester in which they teach in the Clinic.
    Applicants should submit: (a) a letter of interest, describing the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position (Cover Letter); (b) a one page statement of the applicant’s vision of transformative criminal legal work and clinical education, primary areas of scholarly interest and practice; (c) a curriculum vitae; (d) a law school transcript; (e) two letters of recommendation; and (f) the names of no more than three additional references.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

           J.D.

           Currently in good standing as a member of the NY bar or ability to be so by January 2025.

           Strong academic qualifications

           A minimum of three to five years of experience working as an attorney in indigent defense.

    Preferred Qualifications:

           A deep commitment to rigorous, pragmatic, creative, and self-reflective social justice and criminal defense work;

           A deep commitment to teaching and mentoring new generations of advocates, a passion for education, and a strong interest in pedagogy theory and practice;

           Strong interest and ability in challenging existing norms and methods in the criminal defense field, and an interest in pursuing new interdisciplinary and critical research and scholarship;

           A strong education in and awareness of critiques of criminal defense, and a commitment to integrating those critiques into expanding the practice;

           Experience, initiative, and ability to undertake independent research;

           Substantive legal and practical knowledge of state level criminal defense;

           Strong interest and commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment within the clinic, as well as to empowering others to bring their full identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to seminars and projects;

           Interest in exploring the wide range of tactics and tools employed in community lawyering, and commitment to the strategic use of these to challenge existing injustices and hierarchies, including within criminal law itself;

           Project, team, and time management skills, and excellent interpersonal skills; and

           Deep personal commitment and ability to work in mutually empowering, collaborative, and respectful partnerships.

    Application Instructions

    Apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/150030

    Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but are strongly encouraged to be submitted by September 1, 2024.


  • 29 Jul 2024 10:39 AM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position to teach in the Washburn Law Clinic and to teach complementary doctrinal courses, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. We are particularly interested in applicants qualified to teach the Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional Law Clinic. 

    Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing stipends, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of four open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law.  

     

    Founded in 1970, Washburn University School of Law’s in-house, live client clinical program has been an integral part of the law school curriculum staffed by tenured and tenure-track positions. Washburn Law Clinic practice areas include Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional Law, Family Justice & Immigration, Criminal Defense, and Civil Practice. The Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional Law section has historically represented clients in matters involving entity formation, tax exempt status, intellectual property, and governing documents and has been actively involved in conducting community education events and other community projects.

     

    The School of Law moved into its new, state-of-the-art building in July 2023. The building features classrooms equipped with up-to-date recording technology, including closed captioning; a green room recording studio; and beautiful trial and appellate courtrooms.

     

    The Washburn campus is located blocks from the historic state capitol. Topeka features affordable housing; beautiful, historic neighborhoods with well-maintained parks; and a nationally recognized public library. It is also the home of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site.

     

    For the full position description and instructions for how to apply through Washburn's job portal, please visit: https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/associate-professor-small-business-and-nonprofit-transactional-law-clinic-topeka-kansas-united-states

    If you have questions about this position, please contact Michelle Ewert, chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee and Director of the Washburn Law Clinic, at michelle.ewert@washburn.edu or (785)670-1681.


  • 26 Jul 2024 8:23 AM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    The University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (“UC Law San Francisco,” formerly “UC Hastings”) seeks to hire an entry-level or lateral tenure-track faculty member to be a productive and impactful scholar and to establish and teach an in-house transactional clinic. As part of UC Law’s Community Justice Clinics, the clinic should serve disenfranchised and disempowered clients and communities while teaching students about the law, legal practice and the role of the law in the quest for social justice.  The start date for the position is July 1, 2025. 

    We are interested in applications from entry-level candidates and from professors with experience in the academy. Applicants should have a serious interest in UC Law San Francisco and living in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

    Candidates should send a CV, statement of research and teaching interests, a one- to two-page transactional clinic proposal, prior course evaluations (if available), and representative publications in .pdf format to Professor of Law John Crawford, Appointments Committee Chair (appointments2024@uclawsf.edu), with the subject heading “Faculty Position.” The clinic proposal should address in appropriate detail the candidate’s vision for the clients the clinic would serve, the range of matters to be handled, the content and approach of the clinic seminar, and the clinic’s student learning objectives. All candidates must hold a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree prior to start date. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We will conduct initial screening interviews for select candidates via Zoom and/or on-campus, with a second round of on- campus interviews for leading candidates. We are considering applications on a rolling basis as of July 2024.  

    UC Law San Francisco was founded in 1878 as the original law department of the University of California. Our mission is to serve “society as a center of higher learning committed to exceptional teaching, influential scholarship, and exemplary public service. We provide a rigorous, innovative, and inclusive legal education that prepares diverse students to excel as professionals, advance the rule of law, and further justice.” The law school has one of the top-ranked clinical programs in the country and a vibrant clinical teaching community. UC Law San Francisco prohibits discrimination against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with UC Law San Francisco on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, sex- or gender-stereotyping, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. 


  • 19 Jul 2024 11:29 AM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law seeks to hire two entry-level or lateral faculty members. We are seeking faculty members in the areas of Clinical Legal Education and Environmental Law. We are particularly interested in Clinical Legal Education candidates who could teach an immigration, eviction, environmental, or a family defense clinic. However, outstanding candidates who could teach other clinics will also be considered and are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates for both positions will be hired on the tenure-track or with tenure. The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law is deeply committed to an inclusive community.

    Candidates should have a Juris Doctor 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.

    Interested persons should apply as follows

    1.              Go to: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/search

    2.              Enter the posting number for the position for which you are applying, as follows, or click the applicable link(s) below:     

    3.              Click the link for the position and complete the application.

    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 or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery there from or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.


  • 19 Jul 2024 11:25 AM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL invites applicants from entry level and lateral candidates for a tenure-track, tenured, or long-term contract faculty position to direct the Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

    The Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic is a pillar of Drake’s business law program and has launched the careers of many alumni who now serve as innovators, leaders, and trusted advisors in practice. The Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic currently provides legal assistance to business startups, entrepreneurs, and community nonprofit organizations to help them establish successful for profit and nonprofit enterprises. The clinic targets entrepreneurs and innovators located in underserved Des Moines neighborhoods and rural Iowa communities who are not able to afford retained legal counsel. Candidates are welcome to reimagine the scope of the clinic to align with their teaching goals. 

    The Director’s duties include supervising and advising students in the direct representation of clients. Other responsibilities include the following: docket selection and clinic design; supervision and assessment; teaching a weekly skills development seminar for clinic students; engaging in community education; and managing external grants.

    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 practice experience is required.

    The position begins July 1, 2025, and will be a twelve-month appointment. Clinical faculty appointed on the tenure-track have a reduced scholarship requirement and the same rights and responsibilities of other full-time faculty, but with an emphasis on clinical teaching, professional competence and activity, research and creative work, and University and public service.

    Drake University is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.

    Confidential review of applications will begin immediately. Applications should include (1) a letter of interest, (2) a complete CV, (3) teaching evaluations (if available), (4) the names and addresses of at least three references, and (5) a statement that indicates how an applicant demonstrates an ability to work with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Applications should be sent directly to Professor Natalie Lynner, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, Drake University Law School, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311 or e-mail: natalie.lynner@drake.edu.


  • 09 Jul 2024 3:34 PM | Madalyn Wasilczuk (Administrator)

    Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law seeks well-qualified applicants to fill a clinical faculty position overseeing the school's Generational and Ancestral Property (GAP) Clinic. The successful candidate will have practical experience and academic interest in heirs property. Candidates must possess a strong academic background and an equally strong potential for teaching excellence and service. Faulkner University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values. The Law School gives preference in hiring to qualified candidates who are members of the churches of Christ. Additionally, the law school is actively recruiting candidates who may bring greater gender, racial, and ethnic diversity to the faculty. Information regarding Faulkner Law's programs is available at law.faulkner.edu.

    This is a full-time, 12-month position beginning June 1, 2025. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Priority will be given to applications submitted by October 1, 2024.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved institution required
    Admission to the state bar of a U.S. jurisdiction with a willingness to obtain bar admission in Alabama required
    Active member of the church of Christ preferred

    For initial application submit:
    Curriculum Vitae
    Cover letter (indicating your interest in the position and the Law School's Christian identity)

    To apply: https://faulkner.applicantpro.com/jobs/3415971

    Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Professor Melvin L. Otey at MOtey@faulkner.edu.


  • 26 Jun 2024 10:16 AM | Mike Murphy (Administrator)

    TEXAS TECH SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Clinical Lecturer and Director for its Veterans Law Clinic. 

    About the university:

    Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

    About Lubbock: Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

    About the School of Law:

    The School of Law has approximately 440 students and 38 full-time faculty members. The School of Law is an integral part of the University and offers 10 dual-degree programs with other Texas Tech schools and colleges. The School of Law has a strong focus on students and is committed to a practical education to produce practice-ready graduates.

    Texas Tech University School of Law invites applications to serve as Clinical Lecturer and Veterans Law Clinic Director, responsible for managing all operations and administration of the School of Law’s newly-established Veterans Law Clinic through a generous donation from the William A. Brookshire Foundation.

     

    Major/Essential Job Functions:

    Contributes to the University and School of Law’s mission through teaching and service;

    Directs, plans, manages the operation of the Veterans Law Clinic and supervises the daily work activities of law students and support staff; develops and implements policies and procedures for operation of the Clinic;  

    Communicates with the Law School Dean and the Director of Clinical Programs;

    Engages in client development and community outreach to promote the services offered by the Veterans Law Clinic;

    Performs the duties of a lawyer and provides high-quality and ethical legal advice to clients of the Veterans Law Clinics, ensuring effective representation of all clients in all matters including administrative hearings, courts proceedings, and appeals on such legal matters as VA benefits, discharge upgrades, and housing matters;

    Supervises law students in the Veterans Law Clinic and teaches the classroom component of the Clinic course, providing a rich educational experience in line with established educational requirements, techniques, and best practices to promote the development of the skills necessary to practice law ethically and effectively;

    Monitors receipt of and makes all case assignments to students; screens all cases for conflicts of interest; makes temporary adjustments to caseload policies depending on the overall complexity of certain cases, the type of cases, student experience, support staff experience, or other factors affecting the delivery of high-quality services;

    Maintains a regular caseload and provides backup on caseloads of law students who are not available or are unable to complete specific assignments or who graduate;

    Trains, monitors, and evaluates staff in a manner consistent with the standard personnel policies and procedures of Texas Tech University;

    Administers the annual operating budget for the Veteran’s Law Clinic;

    Pursues and administers grant funding in cooperation with the Law School’s Budget Office and Dean’s Office;

    Abides by any contractual agreements or grant award terms, conditions, and reports approved by Texas Tech University and the School of Law.

    Faculty Required Qualifications:

    1. Holds a JD or equivalent from an ABA accredited law school;

    2. Member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas or eligible for admission without examination;

    3. Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing skills;

    4. Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with various audiences, including clients, students, staff, faculty, court and agency staff, and the public;

    5. Exhibits proficiency and commitment to providing quality representation to clients;

    6. Ability to independently manage a caseload and quickly assume responsibilities;

    7. Commitment to teaching and supervising law students in a clinical setting;

    8. Familiarity with legal issues facing veterans and their families;

    9. Substantial law practice experience with at least three years related to legal issues facing veterans.

    Preferred qualifications:

    1. Extensive knowledge, familiarity. and experience with the legal issues facing veterans.

    2. Skill in communicating effectively and civilly with diverse groups of individuals;

    3. Skill in preparing and administering budgets;

    4. Skill in administering grants and preparing grant applications;

    5. Commitment to service to the legal profession and to pro bono activities;

    6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, employees, governmental department heads, elected/appointed officials, outside organizations, attorneys, the news media, and the general public.

    To apply for this position, please include a curriculum vitae, cover letter and list of references in your application at the Texas Tech Jobs website:  https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/.

    Application deadline is July 12, 2024.

    Questions about this position should be directed to Jarod Gonzalez, J. Hadley and Helen Edgar Professor of Law and Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee at
    jarod.gonzalez@ttu.edu. For your application to be considered, you must submit it at the Texas Tech Jobs website.


  • 24 Jun 2024 7:14 PM | Mike Murphy (Administrator)

    THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW's Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) Clinic is hiring two Post-Graduate Legal Fellows. Both positions are one-year positions.

    CEASE is seeking one Fellow to work in their Athens, Georgia office and one Fellow to help build CEASE’s practice in the Savannah, Georgia area. Both Fellow positions are one-year appointments. The Savannah Fellow position is grant-funded and may be extended for longer than one year, depending on continuation of grant funding and job performance. Some travel for court and other clinic-related work will be required.

    Job Description

    Legal Services

    • The Fellows will represent survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking across the sexual abuse-to-prison pipeline in a variety of civil, juvenile dependency, and post-conviction matters.
    • The Fellows will serve as client-directed attorney for children under 21 involved in Juvenile Court foster care dependency proceedings and who are participants in—or eligible to participate in—the state’s first and only treatment court for survivors of child trafficking.
    • The Fellows will also represent survivors in post-conviction vacatur and record restriction cases involving convictions directly resulting from or occurring during trafficking victimization, as well as in civil claims against perpetrators of child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking.
    • As part of the University of Georgia’s mission to prepare law students for practice, the Fellows will supervise law students in providing legal services. The Fellow will work under the supervision of the CEASE Staff Attorney and Director. The Fellows are responsible for working together with the Staff Attorney and Clinic Director to ensure the effective management of CEASE’s legal practice. The Fellows will also work closely with the CEASE Clinic’s Social Work Advocate to ensure intensive case management services for clients in the area.

    Community Outreach & Education

    • The Fellows will be charged with building community relationships and networks through outreach, education, and other initiatives. Community outreach and education includes, but is not limited to, representing CEASE on anti-trafficking multidisciplinary teams; referring survivors to community-based services; collaborating with victim-services providers, placements, and other community members and organizations working with survivors; building a pro bono network of referral attorneys to increase post-conviction relief legal services; and developing and conducting trainings for attorneys and other advocates working with survivors.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies

    • Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and seek guidance when appropriate.
    • Advocacy skills, excellent writing skills, and experience working with varying and vulnerable clients.
    • Applicant must be a current member in good standing of the Georgia Bar, or sitting for the July 2024 Georgia Bar Exam. Continuation of employment dependent is on bar passage.
    • Start date for Savannah Fellow is ASAP, but no later than September 1, 2024.
    • Start date for Athens Fellow is September 1, 2024.

    To Apply

    All applicants must apply through UGA’s HR website as follows:

    For questions or more information, please contact Emma Hetherington, CEASE Clinic Director & Clinical Associate Professor at ehether@uga.edu.


  • 12 Jun 2024 5:59 PM | Mike Murphy (Administrator)

    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position to establish a criminal defense clinic as the Justice Reform Foundation Practitioner-in-Residence. This is a full-time 11-month position. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024.

    The Justice Reform Foundation Practitioner-in-Residence will practice law, work with other clinic attorneys, and teach and supervise law clinic students in representing low-income clients in criminal defense cases in Tarrant County, Texas, and surrounding counties.  

    Responsibilities: 

    -Train and supervise law students to provide excellent legal representation. 

    -Represent clients and handle client load when students are unavailable.  

    -Review, edit, and approve letters, emails, pleadings, memos, documents, and trial notebooks produced by students. 

    -Advise students through the different stages of client representation, including interviews and engagement, strategy, research, and other fact-finding, drafting and filing pleadings, writing memos, preparing for court appearances, including trials. 

    -Uphold and enhance the reputation of the TAMU Law and its clinical program by working with clients, community partners and students in a respectful and ethical manner. 

    -Provide organizational and administrative support in law clinic operations, including community and donor relations. 

    Education, Experience, and Licenses: JD degree and at least five years of experience in legal practice, including at least 3 years of experience in criminal defense work. Licensed by the State Bar of Texas for a minimum of 5 years. 

    You can see the full job posting, including how to apply, here. If you have questions, please contact Lori Rogde at lrogde@law.tamu.edu.