Welcome to the home page of the Careers in Law Teaching Program (CILTP). On this site you will find resources for learning about how to write and publish legal scholarship, advice about the academic job market, announcements about our programs, and much more. The Program provides current students and graduates of Columbia Law School with tools to explore the possibility of a career as a law professor, and support when they have decided to do so. The first couple of notices are for current candidates.
Sample Scholarly Agendas Now Available
As you may know (and as you will know if you read everything on this site), one key to landing an entry-level legal academic position is your "scholarly agenda," i.e., a methodology and set of linked problems that you plan to tackle as a scholar. The scholarly agenda is both an actual program that you can describe and a short document. Although most schools will not ask to see a written scholarly agenda, writing it up is a good way to organize your own thoughts. Click on the "Scholarly Agenda" link from the list on the left to see two sample scholarly agendas by CLS alums who recently completed successful academic job searches.
Career in Law Teaching Discussion, Sept.10, 2008
Professors Christina Burnett and Jamal Greene offered insight and advice to those interested in pursuing a career in legal academia. The panel was open to all students and the focus was on the job market process. You may view this discussion at http://media.law.columbia.edu/aals/aalstalk080910.htm.
Preparing Your Job Talk!
Now that you've been to the AALS Recruitment Conference, if things went well, you will have one or more job talks to prepare. We can help. First, check out this very astute advice from GW law professor Daniel Solove. Next, if you want to practice your job talk in front of real live law professors at Columbia, contact Prof. Carol Sanger, and we will try to set up a moot for you.
Distribution of Columbia candidate CVs to appointments committees at all U.S. law schools
Panels on Do's and Don'ts for the AALS Recruitment Conference (aka the "Meat Market"), featuring recent Columbia alumni currently in law teaching (available by streaming video for those who cannot attend in person)
Hospitality Suite at the Meat Market
Mock Job Talks
Services for prospective candidates include:
Spring Semester Weekly Panels on Scholarship, Teaching and the Legal Academic Job Market
One to six month fellowships, including a small stipend, for alumni to spend in residence for the purpose of researching and writing a scholarly publication. This fellowship has been extremely useful to graduates transitioning from practice to the academy. Contact Professor Carol Sanger to apply.
Resources for Students and Alumni Considering a Career in Law Teaching
JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECENT GRADUATES AND ALUMNI:
Tenured/Tenure-Track Position - University of Baltimore School of Law
THE UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW seeks candidates with an interest in directing UB’s Immigrant Rights Clinic. The position is tenured or tenure-track and would begin in the 2010 - 2011 academic year. We invite applications from candidates who have a distinguished academic background, a record of or the promise of both teaching excellence and scholarly distinction, and a commitment to service in the law school and the community.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. In keeping with its commitment to a diverse faculty, the law school welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages women and minorities to apply. Contact Elizabeth J. Samuels, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, The University of Baltimore School of Law, 1420 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5779, esamuels@ubalt.edu .
Robert Rubinson
Professor of Law & Director of Clinical Education
University of Baltimore School of Law
40 West Chase Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-837-4094 (phone)
410-837-4776 (fax)
CLINICAL TEACHING FELLOWSHIP
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM
Fordham Law is accepting applications for a Clinical Teaching Fellow to
work closely with Professor Beth Schwartz, Director of Professional
Skills, to improve the coordination and integration of our program of
experiential education with the larger curriculum. Our Law School is
committed to educating the "complete lawyer," offering a wide variety of
courses in which students learn practical and professional skills,
including our nationally recognized Clinical Education Program, an
extensive Externship (field placement) Program, and a diverse array of
simulation and other skills oriented courses as well as rich extra
curricular opportunities for developing lawyering skills, such as Moot
Court, the Dispute Resolution Society, and the Brendan Moore Trial
Advocates and through a number of student-run organizations operating
within Fordham’s outstanding Public Interest Resource Center.
The Fellow’s primary areas of responsibility will include coordination
of the Externship Program, with the opportunity to teach a seminar in
that area. The Fellow also will work with our Fundamental Lawyering
Skills Program, in which students learn the skills of interviewing,
client counseling, and negotiation and will participate in broader
planning and curricular development.
We seek an attorney with a minimum of three years of experience who is
interested in pursuing a career in clinical teaching. Experience with
clinical legal education, as a student and/or teacher is highly desired,
as is familiarity with public service and public interest legal practice
in New York.
This is a two-year, full time, non-renewable faculty appointment. The
fellow will be eligible for research support, and other career
development opportunities.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Please send your resume and a letter of interest to:
Ms. Gayleem J. Aguilar
Legal Assistant
Fordham University School of Law
Clinical Education Program
33 W. 60th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10023
(212) 636-6342
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER seeks to hire faculty members to teach in the LSU Law Clinic. Clinical areas of particular interest to us are juvenile justice and general civil practice, but we welcome applications from clinicians interested in other practice areas. The Law Center particularly welcomes applications from candidates who will enhance the diversity of its faculty. Applicants should have superior academic credentials and publications or promise of productivity in scholarship.
Contact: William R. Corbett, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, LSU Law Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. The LSU Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
Visit LSU Law Center at: http://www.law.lsu.edu/
LSU LAW CLINIC
PO Box 25080
Baton Rouge, LA 70894
225-578-8262
225-578-6018 (Fax)
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Looking for Civil Law Faculty
LSU is looking for a person to teach civil law courses, including
Louisiana law, but who knows about other civil law systems. This is not
a typical AALS book position, so I am casting a wider net to see if any
one knows folks who might be interested. We have a unique program in the
US, and McGill is the only other school that teaches both civil and
common law. Any one who is interested should contact Bill Corbett, the
chair of our appointments committee: Bill.Corbett@law.lsu.edu Please
copy me as well, richards@lsu.edu .
Civil Litigation and Mediation Clinic (Tenure-Track) Case Western Reserve University School of Law Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic
Center
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic
Center invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for at
least one tenure-track or tenured faculty position teaching in the Civil
Litigation and Mediation Clinic beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year.
For tenure-track candidates, we seek individuals with distinguished academic
records and at least 3 years of relevant practice experience (which can
include practice in a clinical setting). The successful candidate
preferably will have two years of teaching experience, as well as a strong
commitment to clinical legal education and teaching. Areas of focus for
this clinic will be defined, in part, by the interest of faculty joining our
program. To be eligible for a tenured appointment, the candidate must have
prior law school teaching experience and a distinguished record of
scholarship and contributions to the profession consistent with the law
school's established guidelines for tenure.
The Milton A. Kramer Law clinic Center currently includes the Civil
Litigation and Mediation Clinic, Community Development Clinic, Criminal
Justice Clinic and Health Law Clinic. The Clinic Center has eight faculty
who co-teach in teams of two. Case Western Reserve University is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages nominations of and
applications from women and minority candidates.
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to Professor Michael Scharf, Chair of
Appointments Committee, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 11075
East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Law, Rutgers University School of Law – Camden
Rutgers University School of Law - Camden solicits applications for an Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Law to serve as the supervising attorney in the Child and Family Advocacy Clinic, one of several clinics and externships which form the Rutgers Lawyering Programs, beginning July 1, 2010. The Clinical Professor will teach a seminar on child welfare law and will also supervise students representing children in child welfare proceedings of several kinds, including foster care, disability claims, and immigration. The position will be filled on the basis of renewable contracts for clinical faculty, in compliance with ABA Standard 405(c). Information about the Clinic may be viewed at https://camlaw.rutgers.edu/child-and-family-advocacy
(From camlaw.rutgers.edu, follow links to Lawyering Programs, Clinics). Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has campuses in New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark. Its two law schools are on the Camden and Newark campuses.
A strong academic record, significant law practice and/or clinical teaching experience, demonstrated research and writing ability, knowledge of law and policy concerning children=s welfare, and membership in the New Jersey bar or the ability to become a member by the time the position begins, are required. The ideal candidate will have significant practice experience in regard to children’s issues, a strong commitment to teaching, grant-writing experience, and familiarity with applicable New Jersey law and practice. Potential candidates with questions regarding the position itself, their qualifications, or any related matter are encouraged to contact the chair of the appointments committee.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and list of references, by October 15, 2009, to Clin. Prof. Harriet N. Katz,
chair, Clinical Appointments Committee
hnkatz@camden.rutgers.edu
Please send all materials electronically.
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- NANJING UNIVERSITY CENTER
FOR
CHINESE AND AMERICAN STUDIES
NANJING, CHINA
VISITING PROFESSOR IN INTERNATIONAL LAW : The Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies invites applications for a one-year renewable position as a Visiting Professor of International Law at its international and area studies graduate institute, jointly administered with Nanjing University in Nanjing, China, with the appointment to begin in September 2010 .
The candidate should possess a J.D. and/or a Ph.D degree., a strong record of teaching and scholarship, and a commitment to advancing cross-cultural dialogue and intellectual exchange in a unique joint Sino-American residential graduate school. We will consider applicants at different stages of their careers and specializing in different areas, including legal scholars, historians and social scientists with relevant expertise, and practitioners with relevant experience and a demonstrated interest in teaching and scholarship.
Applicants should be prepared to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: international law, comparative legal cultures, U.S. law and legal system. Other fields of interest may include human rights, environmental law and policy, United Nations and international organizations, criminal law, or law-and-economics.
The international faculty are asked to teach in the English language and primarily teach Chinese M.A. degree-level students preparing for careers in international affairs. The course load is two courses each semester and M.A. thesis advising as necessary.
The Nanjing center is located in a modern and beautiful building, with residential apartments for faculty. The city of Nanjing is located near Beijing and Shanghai, and has a rich history.
Johns Hopkins offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are due October 15, 2009 and may be downloaded at http://nanjing.jhu.edu/faculty/index.html. For further information, contact Carolyn Townsley at 202-663-5802 or ctownsley@jhu.edu .
The University of Kansas School of Law invites applications for associate professor tenure-track, or professor with tenure, positions beginning in the fall of 2010. Subject areas are open but we are especially interested in receiving applications from persons with expertise in Civil Procedure, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, and Environmental Law. Applicants should possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and demonstrated outstanding academic and legal performance. Experience in the legal profession is preferred. Applications from women and minorities are particularly encouraged. Interested persons should apply by October 21, 2009 online at https://jobs.ku.edu/ , search position #00005073. Include letter of application and resume, including names of three references with online application. Contact: Professor Laura Hines, University of Kansas School of Law , 1535 W. 15 th Street , Lawrence , KS 66045 -7608, (785) 864-9265. EO/AA
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The University of Kansas School of Law
Clinical Associate Professor and
Director of Family Health Care Legal Services Clinic
The University of Kansas School of Law seeks an experienced clinical legal educator to serve as the director of the Family Health Care Legal Services Clinic. This clinic provides legal assistance to clients referred from the Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care Clinic, University of Kansas Medical Center, and other community health centers and hospitals in Kansas City, Kan. Current practice areas include health law, family law, housing, income support, consumer law, disability law, elder law, immigration, and general representation of low-income parties in a variety of cases. The director teaches the classroom component associated with this clinic, works closely with the legal services staff attorneys to manage clinical cases and supervise students, and oversees new clinic site development and other aspects of the Law School’s growing medical-legal partnership programs. Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree, must be a member of the Kansas Bar or willing to become a member as soon as practical following appointment, and must have three years of practice and/or clinical legal education experience. Apply by November 4, 2009 online at https://jobs.ku.edu , search for position 00207895. Include letter of application, resume or CV, including names of three references with online applicant data form. EO/AA
Contact: Professor Elizabeth Leonard, eleonard@ku.edu , (785) 864-9290.
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Lawyering Skills Position - University of Kansas School of Law
Lawyering Skills Lecturer Position
The University of Kansas School of Law seeks applicants for a faculty position in its first-year Lawyering Skills Program. Lawyering Skills is a full-year program which includes a two-credit course in the fall and a three-credit course in the spring. Lawyering Skills I focuses on legal reasoning, writing, and research. Lawyering Skills II continues to teach these skills and introduces students to other professional skills such as client interviewing, negotiation, mediation, and oral argument.
The position is full-time during the nine-month academic year. The faculty member will teach two sections in the Lawyering Skills Program and will also work with the Director of Academic Success and assist in KU’s academic success program.
Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, membership in the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia , and two years of legal practice or judicial clerkship experience. Applicants should have a strong academic record and enthusiasm for teaching. Candidates with teaching experience or demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching are preferred. We encourage applications from those whose background and experience would add to the diversity of the faculty.
Interested candidates should apply no later than November 20, 2009 through KU’s website at the following link: https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=90999 . You may also contact Pam Keller, Lawyering Skills Director, pkeller@ku.edu , with any questions.
Vermont Law Seeks Assoc. Dean of Experiential Programs
Associate Dean of Experiential Programs
Vermont Law School seeks to fill the newly created position of Associate Dean of Experiential Programs. The Associate Dean will be a member of the faculty and report directly to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.
Vermont Law School is a young and vibrant school dedicated to providing students, faculty, and staff with an exceptional educational community that values individualism, ethics, personal engagement, and public citizenship. Located on the banks of the beautiful White River in South Royalton, VT, we embrace the values of environmentalism and public service in our actions as well as in our curriculum.
Key responsibilities of this position include designing and developing innovative student learning opportunities in the experiential setting, assessment of existing programs, advising and orienting students, overseeing and facilitating assignment to programs and offsite locations, maintaining regular communication with students and program heads, and budget management.
VLS provides an exceptional array of experiential educational programs that supplements and complements our strong core curriculum and environmental program. Through in-house clinics, full and part-time externships, and simulation programs, these experiential opportunities promote non-classroom learning and facilitate the transition of our students from law school to the work environment.
The Associate Dean will be supervise and administer all J.D. outplacement programs, including the Semester in Practice Program, Judicial Externships, J.D. Externships, and the Legislative Clinic.
The Associate Dean will also work closely with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs to ensure close coordination among all experiential programs and between experiential programs and the Office of Career Services. This will include working with other faculty to create enhanced methods for effective counseling of students with regard to the role that experiential programs play in their legal education, professional development, and preparation for employment opportunities. In addition to the J.D. outplacement programs, the VLS experiential learning programs include the South Royalton Legal Clinic, the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, the General Practice Program, and the Mediation Clinic.
To ensure effective communication, both internally and externally, the Associate Dean will work with the Communications Office to develop a coordinated communications strategy regarding the strength of our experiential programs and the support services offered by our Career Services Office.
Qualifications include a JD degree and experience teaching in a law school experiential program, with experience in outplacement programs preferred. Candidates must possess excellent organization and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with the key stakeholders--students, faculty, alumni and employers. Experience in administration and/or management preferred along with a record of education development, innovation and leadership.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Human Resources, Vermont Law School, P.O. Box 96, South Royalton, VT 05068 or to jobs@vermontlaw.edu . For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.vermontlaw.edu .
Vermont Law School is an equal opportunity employer.
Tenure Track Clinical Position - Suffolk University Law School
We at Suffolk will again be hiring at least one new Clinical Professor this season. We are interested in any and all great candidates who would like to work at an exciting and yes, even fun, program. Suffolk positions are quite attractive – we enjoy a clinical tenure track (voting exception on hiring and promotion of non-clinical tenure folks), relative pay equity with other tenure track hires, time equity (no summer case responsibilities and research grant availability), full scholarship support, and teaching opportunities outside the clinic context. Even more than that, my colleagues are really a great group to learn from/with (I know – preposition violation!).
Although we will be looking broadly, the Clinical Programs Committee has indicated a specific interest in starting an Intellectual Property Clinic (to compliment our IP academic concentration) or a transactional clinical program. We will be attending the AALS recruitment conference in November.
If you have any questions, please write or call me (617-305-1645 -- dir). All formal applications should be sent to:
Prof. Charles Kindregan, Chair
Clinical Programs Committee
Suffolk University Law School
120 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108-4977
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey J. Pokorak
Professor and Director,
Clinical Programs
617/573-8100
jpokorak@suffolk.edu
Position Announcement
UNC Law School Faculty Clinical Position
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Law invites applications for a full‑time faculty position beginning Fall 2010 in the UNC Law School Clinical Programs. This position is available on a tenure-track or tenured appointment, or fixed-term contract basis depending on the candidate’s experience. The primary clinic position we hope to fill is for our Civil Clinic. The position will require supervising students in our in-house civil clinic, working on further development of the civil clinical programs, teaching the Civil Lawyering Process class to clinic students, and may also teach additional courses in the Law School . Notwithstanding the primary subject areas listed, we invite outstanding applicants with expertise in other clinical subject areas to apply for consideration. Applicants must have at least 2 years of practice experience and must be a member of the NC State Bar or must attain membership by examination or comity by the start of the school year. Applicants should have distinguished academic records, relevant experience in the legal profession, and a record or the promise of achievement as a teacher.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications may be sent to Ms. Alice Girod by email at agirod@email.unc.edu or by mail to Ms. Alice Girod, UNC-CH School of Law, 160 Ridge Road , Campus Box #3380, Chapel Hill , NC 27599-3380. Applications should include: a cover letter identifying the subject area or areas of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for 4 references. Confidential inquiries are welcome. Such inquiries may be made to Professor Charles E. Daye, Faculty Appointments Committee Chair –by mail: UNC School of Law, 160 Ridge Road, Campus Box #3380, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3380; –by phone: 919‑962‑7004 or –by email: cdaye@email.unc.edu . For more information about the UNC-CH School of Law, please visit our website: www.law.unc.edu
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Position Announcement for
Director of Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law invites applications for a full-time Clinical Faculty Appointment for a Director of its first-year legal research and writing program (Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy) beginning in the 2010-11 academic year.
The Director of Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy will be responsible for directing an established mandatory first-year fall and spring research and writing curriculum in a successful adjunct-based program that is closely allied with our academic success program. The Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy program is housed within The Writing & Learning Resources Center and reports to the Assistant Dean for Legal Writing & Academic Success. The Director will teach one fall section and, as needed, one spring section; will recruit, hire, train, and supervise adjunct faculty and teaching assistants; will design lesson plans and materials for the program; will work collaboratively with the faculty and Assistant Dean for Legal Writing & Academic Success on curriculum design and policy; and will serve on faculty committees and perform other related functions as requested by the Dean. Scholarship in areas relevant to this position and leadership in state and national professional associations is supported and strongly encouraged. Depending on the candidate’s interests, qualifications, and experience, the successful candidate may receive a nine-month or twelve-month, tenure-track or long-term contract appointment and will have faculty voting rights for all but personnel matters. A long-term contract appointment is subject to long-term contract renewal. Candidates should have outstanding academic records, the ability and desire to work collaboratively, leadership and administrative skills, and demonstrated excellence in teaching, legal research, and legal writing. Membership in the North Carolina State Bar, or the ability to attain membership by the Fall of 2010, is preferred but not required.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications must be made electronically at http://jobs.unc.edu/1002044 . For this position, be prepared to electronically submit your curriculum vitae, letter of application, and contact information for four references. Confidential inquiries are welcome. Those inquiries can be made to our Faculty Appointments Committee Chair, Professor Charles Daye, by phone (919-962-7004) or by email (cdaye@email.unc.edu ). You may also contact Professor Ruth Ann McKinney, Assistant Dean for Legal Writing & Academic Success, at 919-962-5385 or ramckinn@email.unc.edu . For more information about the UNC-CH School of Law, please visit our website: www.law.unc.edu.
Clinical Faculty Position at Notre Dame Law School
NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL may have a permanent or visiting faculty position in the Notre Dame Legal Aid Clinic beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year.
The current faculty includes a Director, two other full-time faculty members, and an emeritus faculty member, each with a distinct civil practice area. The Clinic’s current practice areas include consumer protection, housing, mental health and disability, mediation, and elderlaw. Candidates are welcome to propose another practice area. Responsibilities will include training and supervising students as well as teaching the Clinic’s integrated ethics and skills classroom components.
Notre Dame’s clinical faculty members have the status of regular faculty with voting rights and work under twelve month, multi-year contracts.
The Clinic is located in an attractive and well-equipped building near the University campus. The Clinic is an integral part of the university’s learning environment which addresses moral and religious questions, as well as issues related to Catholic social justice principles.
Applicants with significant practice experience and prior clinical experience are preferred. Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate and be qualified for admission to practice in Indiana. We welcome applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who will enhance and diversify our faculty.
Contact: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and current curriculum vitae to: Vice Chair, Appointments Committee, Notre Dame Law School, P.O. Box 780, Notre Dame, IN 46556.
The George Washington University School of Law expects to make one or more clinical faculty appointments, possibly on a clinical tenure track. We are interested in clinical applicants in all substantive fields of expertise, although we have a particular interest in family law. While we are searching primarily at the entry level, a lateral appointment may be possible as well.
Job Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and have relevant experience in clinical teaching and/or legal practice. Applicants must also show scholarly promise, evidenced by publications in scholarly journals or scholarly works in progress. In the case of lateral applicants, a strong record of teaching and scholarship is required.
Application Procedure:
To be considered, please send by October 31, 2009, a cover letter indicating areas of interest and a current c.v., including a list of references, to:
Professor Karen B. Brown
Chair, Appointments Committee
The George Washington University Law School
2000 H Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20052
Only complete applications will be considered.
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University undertakes special efforts to employ, and advance in employment, a diverse workforce.
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JACOB BURNS COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINICS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
FRIEDMAN CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics of The George Washington University Law School are accepting applications for three new graduate clinical fellowships for the academic years of 2010-12. In recognition of the generous gift of Philip Friedman, the Fellows are known as Friedman Fellows. The 2010-12 class of Friedman Fellows will join the 2009-11 Fellows’ class in obtaining LL.M. degrees while examining and engaging in clinical legal education and public interest law.
Each fellowship is connected to a law school clinic. Although the clinics provide varying kinds of responsibilities and experiences, each allows the Fellow to co-teach and co-supervise, alongside experienced clinical faculty, the law students enrolled in the clinic. Every Fellow is provided the opportunity to learn about clinical teaching and public interest lawyering through the practice of engaging in it, studying it, receiving mentorship and support, and assisting clinical students in their lawyering work.
The fellowships begin with an orientation to clinical teaching, followed by two year-long courses in Clinical Teaching and Scholarship taught by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. As part of this course sequence, Fellows receive specific instruction and guidance in teaching, supervising, and writing a publishable thesis. Fellows also enroll part-time in other classes, and receive an LL.M. degree upon completion of the class and thesis requirements of the LL.M. program.
The 2010-12 Friedman Fellowships begin in the summer of 2010. We are currently seeking applications from candidates with strong academic, clinical, and lawyering experience. We are especially interested in applications from lawyers with background and experience in the following areas: immigration law, transactional law, community economic development, alternate dispute resolution, mediation, and consumer law. Fellows receive an annual stipend between $45,000 and $50,000, tuition remission for the LL.M. program, health insurance and other benefits, and possible student loan deferment. Fellows must be members of a state bar.
Applicants should send letters of interest, resumes, a list of references, and a complete law school transcript by October 31,2009 to Associate Dean Phyllis Goldfarb. The preferred submission method is by email to pgoldfarb@law.gwu.edu or, in the alternative, by mail to the Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics, The George Washington University Law School, 2000 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20052. The George Washington University Law School is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and seeks to advance its commitment to diversity in its personnel processes.
American University Washington College of Law
Tenure-track clinical faculty position
American University Washington College of Law seeks applications for a tenure-track clinical faculty position. Washington College of Law's in-house, "live-client" Clinical Program is nationally recognized for its leadership in scholarship, development of clinical methodology, contributions to increasing access to justice for under-served clients and breadth of offerings. The Washington College of Law currently has nine live-client clinical offerings in the areas of community and economic development, criminal justice, disability, domestic violence, general practice, intellectual property, international human rights, taxation, and women and the law.
(1) Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree, three years’ experience as a lawyer, a commitment to clinical teaching, and a demonstration of scholarly interest in one or more fields of law.
American University Washington College of Law is committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and encourages the applications of women and minorities. American University is an EEO/AA employer. Review of applications will begin shortly. Appointments will be for the 2010-2011 academic year.
All inquiries should be by mail; please do not contact committee members by phone. Although there is no formal deadline, we will begin interviewing candidates for tenure-track positions early in the fall, so interested persons are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Professor Angela Davis
Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee
American University
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
or send e-mail with cover letter, resume, and other supporting material as attachments to farhad@wcl.american.edu
Sexual Orientation Law Teaching Fellowship offered by the Williams Institute.
The Williams Institute is a national think tank at UCLA School of Law dedicated to advancing critical thought in the field of sexual oreintation law and public policy. To learn mroe about the Williams Institute, click here.
To download a pdf of the full Fellowship requirements and benefits, click here.
Fellowship Requirements: The Fellowship program lasts ont to two years, during which time the Fellow will:
* complete a substantial scholarly publication and present the publiation as a work-in-progress to the UCLA School of Law faculty;
* serve as the faculty advisor to either the Annual Sexual Orientation Moot Court Competition or the Dukeminier Awards Journal;
* teach two law school courses and one undergraduate course;
* assist with other Williams Institute research, publications, and events;
* permit the Institute to publish any articles resulting from the Fellowship--as long as such publication will not interfere with the Fellow's ability to publish such articles in a law journal;
* acknowledge the Institute's assistance in any published work that is facilitated by the Fellowship; and
* work closely with a faculty mentor in order to observe and participate in teaching, as well as to complete a publishable scholarly piece.
To apply: send applications and any inquiries about the Law Teaching Fellowship to:
The Center for Applied Legal Studies (CALS) at Georgetown Law is pleased to announce the availability of its two-year 2010-12 Clinical Teaching Fellowship. The person who receives this Fellowship will co-teach in CALS, the asylum law clinic at Georgetown (along with Prof. Philip Schrag, Prof. Andrew Schoenholtz, and after his return from federal service, Prof. David Koplow). The Fellow will also write a publishable law review article. Most of the Fellows who have gone through this program since it began in 1981 have gone on to become law professors (some teaching clinics, some not). The Fellowship has proved to be an excellent bridge from immigration practice to an academic career.
This fellowship is not appropriate for students who are just graduating from law school, as the candidate must be a member of a bar at the time of application. Most successful candidates have had at least a few years experience practicing immigration law in an NGO, a law firm, or the government. We do accept applications from lawyers who do not have post-J.D. immigration practice experience, but preference is given to those who do have such experience.
The Fellowship announcement is posted at www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/cals/calsfell.html The announcement includes links to other materials.
Professor or Associate Professor of Law/Director of Clinical Legal Education -- Univ. at Buffalo Law School
Professor or Associate Professor of Law/Director of Clinical Legal Education: The Director of Clinical Legal Education will be a tenured or tenure track member of the faculty responsible for the direction of our clinical programs, including both the day-to-day operations and the conceptualization and institution of clinics. The Director will coordinate the work of all clinic faculty and staff, including four tenured members of faculty, four clinical faculty, seven teaching faculty and adjunct instructors, and three members of staff. The Director is responsible for the oversight of clinical budgets, and will promote, facilitate and conduct grant writing. The Director will develop a clear, strong profile for the Clinics, promote clinical offerings to students, and strengthen relationships with the national, state, and local legal communities. The Director can offer an individual clinic, and teach traditional courses as well. The Director will be responsible for the assessment of existing and proposed clinical programs. The Director will work closely with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs to better integrate the clinical offerings with the overall curriculum.
Qualifications: We are searching for a national leader in clinical education to direct our clinical programs. The successful applicant will be: (1) a published scholar with a research agenda in an appropriate field; (2) a strong teacher with broad experience in clinical legal education; and (3) a capable administrator with substantial experience in supervising lawyers and students.
To Apply: Send letter of application and resume to: Professor Errol Meidinger, University at Buffalo Law School, 719 O’Brian Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1100.
The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University is interested in identifying prospective minority and women candidates and professionals with disabilities. No person in whatever relationship with the State University of New York at Buffalo shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.
The University at Buffalo Law School is the State University’s only law school. UB Law School has a student body of about 750 students and a full-time faculty of 51, including tenured and tenure-track, clinical, and legal research and writing faculty members. UB Law’s long tradition of excellence, and its special emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, public service, international engagement, clinical education, and innovative scholarship and teaching, make it unique among the nation's premier public law schools. Our path-breaking clinical programs feature not only litigation but also transactional practice and policymaking. Our clinics include: Affordable Housing; Community Economic Development; Environment and Development; Environmental Policy; Law and Social Work; Mediation; Elder Law; and Women, Children and Social Justice. Among our accomplishments to date: our Affordable Housing Clinic has secured over $200 million in financing, creating over 2,000 units of affordable housing; our Elder Law Clinic recovered $11 million on behalf of nursing home residents who overpaid for their care; and our Women, Children and Social Justice Clinic trains attorneys throughout the region and around the world on topics related to family violence.
I’m writing to inform any exceptional graduates that might be interested in UT’s Emerging Scholar Program. This program aims to prepare law graduates to enter legal academia. As you know, many other schools offer fellowships with a similar goal. Here are a few highlights that might help your students decide that the Emerging Scholars Program might be useful for them:
* Emerging Scholars enjoy the flexibility to teach courses that integrate their scholarship interests, and have recently taught Electricity Law, Philosophy of Criminal Law, and Bentham’s Jurisprudence. They have also taught core classes such as Criminal Law, Con Law I, Con Law II, and Environmental Law.
* We hire only one or two Emerging Scholars per year to insure that they each get individualized mentoring.
* Emerging scholars have gone on to tenure-track law teaching positions at Berkeley, Georgetown, and Wash. U. Even in last year’s tight teaching market our Emerging Scholars secured tenure track appointments at the University of Oregon, and L.S.U.
If any former students might be interested in this program, please direct them to:
http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/curriculum/emerging.html for more information.
Best,
Sean
Sean Hannon Williams
Assistant Professor
University of Texas School of Law
727 E. Dean Keeton St
Austin TX 78705
swilliams@law.utexas.edu
512.232.1353
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
CUNY School of Law
TitleLaw School Instructor
Location/DepartmentFaculty – Lawyering Seminar/Skills/Doctrinal
Position DetailTeaching
FLSA StatusExempt
Compensation$39,832-$86,595, commensurate with experience
Web Sitewww.law.cuny.edu
Closing DateOpen until filled, review of resumes begin Nov. 9, 2009
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
The Law School seeks applicants with a demonstrated commitment to our social justice mission for a full-time teaching position. The Law School Instructor hired in this cycle will primarily teach First-Year Lawyering Seminar, the foundational course in CUNY School of Law’s nationally recognized lawyering curriculum, with particular focus on the training development of public interest/public service lawyers. Spanning all three years of law school, the Law School’s lawyering curriculum was hailed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2007 Report, Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law. CUNY Law innovatively and successfully integrates students’ learning of practical skills and the ethical demands of professional identity with their learning of legal theory and doctrine. The Law School's First-Year Lawyering Seminar teaches legal analysis, legal writing, professional responsibility, and other lawyering skills by integrating clinical methodology with substantive, theoretical, and doctrinal material. Using simulation exercises and hypothetical cases, students role-play lawyers, clients, judges, and/or legislators confronted by legal issues arising from material in their other first-year courses. The Lawyering Seminar focuses on the ways in which lawyers work and think in various areas of practice, with a focus on public interest law. Students develop their analytic skills by writing and revising legal documents on which they receive feedback and critiques. They also acquire new qualitative skills, such as active listening, collaborative problem solving and decision making, self-evaluation, and ethical reasoning. Students are encouraged to develop critical awareness of the social, legal, philosophical, political, and psychological content of their work. The Law School views these perspectives as central to a future lawyer’s understanding of his/her status and role, including the mandates and aspirations of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Second-Year Lawyering Seminar and required clinical courses in the third-year build on the skills learned in the first year.
The instructor may, in accordance with the law school’s needs, teach additional lawyering seminars, a doctrinal course, and/or provide academic skills instruction or other program support. This position is full-time and the instructor will be expected to teach and/or assist with the design and development of curriculum materials during the summer.
The Law School Instructor will be responsible for committee work and such administrative, supervisory, and other functions as assigned. In their first two years of service, Law School Instructors may opt into participating in faculty meetings, pursuant to the CUNY School of Law Governance Plan. Instructors may assume other faculty governance responsibilities and serve on committees as appointed by the Dean or Committee on Committees. Upon reappointment for three or more years of continuous service, Law School Instructors may participate in governance activities without an annual opt-in process.
Law School Instructors will perform other related duties as necessary or as directed by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
For appointment as Law School Instructor, the candidate must have demonstrated outstanding qualities of personality, character, legal ability, and commitment to public service or public interest law. S/he must have a minimum of five years’ practice experience, excellent writing skills, and substantial experience teaching in the areas of legal writing, lawyering, and legal analysis/legal methods. Additional doctrinal teaching experience is a plus, particularly in the area of commercial law. S/he must show a willingness to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. S/he must also have a J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school.
TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to:
facultyappointments@mail.law.cuny.edu
Maureen McCafferty, Coordinator of Faculty Recruitment
Please indicate the position for which you are applying
QUESTIONS
Email:
Susan Markus, Director of Legal Writing Center
Instructor Search Committee
markus@mail.law.cuny.edu
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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY) SCHOOL OF LAW seeks applicants with a demonstrated commitment to our social justice mission for a tenured or tenure-track position to direct our groundbreaking International Women’s Human Rights Law Clinic (IWHR). IWHR is one of 7 programs in CUNY’s renowned clinical program.
IWHR was founded to provide students with a direct experience of social change lawyering from a gender perspective. For 18 years it has provided legal support for women’s human rights activists internationally and nationally using strategies informed by intersectional and multicultural gender critiques. Working from the ground up, IWHR and its interns have engaged in litigation and advocacy in many settings and earned the confidence of movement activists as well as the esteem of the United Nations, human rights experts, and non-governmental organizations. IWHR has made a significant mark through participation in UN negotiations, shadow-reporting, law-changing amicus briefs in international courts and national courts, and NGO Tribunals, in such areas as violence against women, reproductive and sexual rights, and economic and social rights. IWHR also carries a docket of Alien Tort Claims Act cases, largely on behalf of immigrant domestic workers. We envision the new director building upon this legacy, while bringing new vision and pedagogical skill to shape the future work of IWHR in response to evolving challenges and the needs of students and movement partners.
We seek a person who has both a track record in gender advocacy and a deep and creative understanding of the subordination of women, gender, and its intersections in diverse contexts. Our ideal candidate will have an established or developing national and international reputation amongst women’s human rights and other human rights activists, including sexual rights activists, and a willingness to nurture relationships and engage in relevant consultations and meetings beyond the specific work of the Clinic. The candidate will have a history of working in movement, grassroots and activist contexts from client-centered and multicultural perspectives, with the ability to work effectively with both students and clients/partners. We also seek a person who thinks deeply about practice models and strategies that promote social justice and who will bring pedagogical insight to the shaping of the IWHR agenda, to enable interns to both build their legal skills and engage directly in various forms of advocacy. Finally, we seek a person who will work collaboratively with colleagues and participate in the design of programs to educate the next generation of public interest lawyers.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years of post-law school work experience is required and ten years of such experience is preferred. Demonstrated background in gender studies and advocacy involving cutting-edge change lawyering and capacity to bring evolving vision to the program is required. Experience in client representation and collaboration with international and domestic partners before international bodies and/or in international and domestic courts is required. A commitment to innovative scholarship and engagement with the scholarly community surrounding women's international justice issues is required.
Clinical teaching or supervisory experience involving research, persuasive legal writing, social change lawyering as well as and litigation and advocacy skills are strongly preferred. Capacity to travel and to assist in grant writing to support the unique expenses involved in a clinic with an international focus is preferred. Capacity to further develop the infra-structure and funding of
IWHR to enhance the opportunities for our students and experience with media and various forms of public education are preferred.
We will begin to review applications in early fall so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. Please send resume and cover letter to:
Maureen McCafferty
Coordinator of Faculty Recruitment
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College
65-21 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11367
facultyappointments@mail.law.cuny.edu
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CUNY School of Law's Elder Law Clinic
GENERAL DUTIES
Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties at the
CUNY School of Law in area(s) of expertise as noted below.
Teaching responsibilities may include supervision of
students in legal practice or other law-related activity.
Shares responsibility for committee and department
assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and
other functions as may be assigned.
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Law School Instructor hired in this cycle will be
primarily responsible for case supervision, case
management, and co-teaching in the Elder Law Clinic, a one
semester, 12 credit clinic offered in the Fall Semester
that also is offered as an Advanced Elder Law Clinic for
2-4 credits in the Spring. The Law School Instructor may
also be assigned to teach other courses, including first
or second year lawyering seminars and elective courses.
The Elder Law Clinic handles a variety of transactional
and litigated cases, including Adult Guardianships under
Article 81 of the N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law, supplemental
needs trusts, estate and disability planning, and related
government benefit issues. Students also participate in
projects such as community education, examining language
access issues for guardians, and exploring how race,
culture and ethnicity impacts health care decision making.
The CUNY School of Law Clinical Program has been
nationally recognized as one of the best in legal
education and affords each student the opportunity to
engage in the practice of law while in law school by
learning through service to underserved communities. The
Law School currently offers seven live-client clinical
programs and two externship programs. CUNY School of Law
faculty members have been recognized as innovative leaders
in clinical legal education, through service,
publications, and participation at conferences.
The tenure-track faculty member directing the clinic has
the ultimate responsibility for the overall operation of
the clinic, including the classroom component, the
administration of the clinic, and supervision of the
students' casework. In his or her absence, the Instructor
will assume this responsibility. Instructors must be
available and interested in supervising summer clinic work
fulltime (including case management), participating in
clinic faculty meetings during the school year, and
performing other duties for the benefit of the clinic.
The Law School Instructor will be responsible for
committee work and assigned administrative, supervisory,
and other functions. In the first two years of service,
Law School Instructors may opt into participating in
faculty meetings, pursuant to the CUNY School of Law
Governance Plan. They may also assume other faculty
governance responsibilities and serve on committees. Upon
reappointment for three or more years of continuous
service, they may participate in governance activities
without an annual opt in process. Law School Instructors
will perform other related duties as necessary or as
directed by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A J.D., L.L.B., or Ph.D. in a law-related discipline.
Also required are demonstrated legal ability, the ability
to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship,
legal work, or law-related work, and ability to cooperate
with others for the good of the institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated commitment to poverty law, public service, or
public interest law. S/he should have a minimum of three
years practice experience in areas related to elder law,
and clinical teaching or supervisory experience preferred.
Show excellent potential in supervising students on cases,
and as a leader in the public interest community.
Experience, or degrees in social work, health, medicine,
or related fields, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish,
Chinese, Urdu, or other language preferred.
COMPENSATION
Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees
and eligible dependents based on job title and
classification. Employees are also offered pension and
Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet
a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for
health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to
retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
Go to www.cuny.edu, click on Careers at CUNY, click on
Careers at CUNYFirst.
For position inquiries contact:
Maureen McCafferty
Coordinator of Faculty Recruitment
facultyappointments@mail.law.cuny.edu
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin
December 2, 2009.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity
Employer which complies with all applicable laws and
regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its
employment practices.
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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Position Detail: ECP
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job ID: EA17199
Closing Date: Open until filled with review of applications to begin 2/10/2010
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, reporting directly to the Dean, is the chief academic officer of the Law School and is responsible for providing leadership in academic program planning, curriculum development, implementation of the academic program, and supervision of the Professional Skills Center (academic support and legal writing). The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for the curriculum of all academic programs, including summer school, the Summer Law Institute, and the Pre-Law orientation program. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs schedules classes, makes teaching assignments, plans course offerings, hires and supervises adjunct faculty, and is responsible for the adjunct budget and faculty support. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for the integrity and implementation of the grading policy, as well as the academic standing policy. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs works closely with the Dean, the other Associate Deans, and the Assistant Deans to coordinate the Law School's operations. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs works closely with the Personnel and Budget Committee and may be asked to supervise the Assistant Deans for Admissions and Student Affairs. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs oversees the Law School's institutional research. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for providing reports to the faculty, the Dean, the University, the ABA, and the AALS related to grading, academic standing and bar passage. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs works closely with the faculty and sits on the University's Council of Chief Academic Officers.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
J.D. or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years law school teaching experience, and law school administrative experience required. Proven track record working in multi-racial and multi-cultural institutions. Proven track record as an administrator, manager, and supervisor. In-depth knowledge of traditional and innovative law school curricula and teaching methods, including clinical teaching, as well as thorough familiarity with law school admissions issues, academic support programs, and bar exam preparation issues. Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), facilitation, collaborative and interpersonal skills required. Must be self-initiating and must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects.
HOW TO APPLY
E-mail cover letter and resume to:
Maureen McCafferty
Coordinator of Faculty Recruitment
facultyappointments@mail.law.cuny.edu
Full job listing available at:
http://www.law.cuny.edu/about/jobs/associate-dean-academic-affairs.html
Professor of Legal Writing and Research
Hofstra University School of Law
Hofstra University School of Law invites applications for one or more positions as Professor of Legal Writing and Research. This is full-time faculty position with a renewable contract potentially leading to a long-term renewable contract. Hofstra’s Professors of Legal Writing and Research serve on faculty committees and vote in faculty meetings.
Applicants must have a J.D. degree and have demonstrated excellence in legal research, writing, and oral communication skills. In particular, we seek applicants who have substantial experience teaching legal writing and have made recognized contributions to the field. Experience and interest in at least one of the following would substantially enhance an application (but are not required): leadership in a legal writing program; international or comparative law teaching (including professional scholarship in a foreign language); teaching non-English-speaking students; teaching contract drafting; teaching in or assisting with an academic support program; or teaching practice skills through externships or simulation.
Applications should be sent by email (not hard copy) to Professor Roy Simon at roy.simon@hofstra.edu . Please attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a writing sample. The subject line of your email should include the words “Legal Writing.”
Inquiries can be directed to Professor Simon or to Professor Richard Neumann (516-463-5881 or richard.k.neumann@hofstra.edu ).
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Law Program
West Virginia University College of Law
West Virginia University College of Law’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Law Program seeks a visiting assistant professor beginning in Spring of 2010. The initial term for the position is 2.5 years, and is thus ideal for faculty candidates who desire experience as well as time and resources devoted to scholarship before entering the law professor job market. However, all applicants will be considered, and the initial term may be renewed for candidates who desire longer term contracts. The position is not tenure-track at this time and, like other contract positions, time spent in the position will not count toward tenure.
The EILP seeks candidates with outstanding academic credentials as well as practical experience in areas that relate to entrepreneurship. Responsibilities include coordinating with the faculty director to: manage and teach in the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, including supervising student lawyers; coordinate conferences and other outreach; assist with the development of curriculum; and pursue scholarly interests related to entrepreneurship, innovation, and law.
Founded in 1878, and accredited by the Association of American Law Schools and the American Bar Association in 1914 and 1924, respectively, the College of Law is the sole law school serving the State of West Virginia and values close student/faculty interaction. It is an equal opportunity employer with a strong history and commitment to diversity, graduating its first woman in 1895 and its first African-American in 1949. The College of Law continues its commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse faculty and student body.
Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, a vibrant university town ranked one of the top three small cities in the east, College of Law faculty and students enjoy the convenience and lower cost of living in a small city and the cultural opportunities of a larger one. Major cities are easy trips: Morgantown is approximately 1.25 hours from Pittsburgh and 3.5 hours from Cleveland, Ohio, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland.
Please send C.V., Statement of Interest, and any supporting materials to Michael Risch, Associate Professor and Faculty Director – Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Law Program, West Virginia University College of Law, Box 6130, Morgantown, WV 26506-6130. Email applications accepted (Michael.Risch@mail.wvu.edu ).
The DePaul University College of Law is seeking to fill two tenure-track
positions in its Clinical Programs. Entry-level and lateral candidates
will be considered. The College of Law currently offers substantial and
rigorous clinic offerings, both civil and criminal, some of which are
litigation-oriented and some of which are more transactional in nature.
The clinic curriculum this year includes Asylum/Immigration, Civil
Rights, Criminal Appeals, Death Penalty, Family Law,
Technology/Intellectual Property, Misdemeanor, and Special Education.
The Clinical Program is not necessarily seeking a specialist in any of
its existing offerings, but rather to hire the best candidates possible.
A successful applicant should have excellent academic credentials,
substantial experience in the practice of law, a commitment to the
public interest, and teaching experience. Please send a letter of
interest and a resume to: Professor Wayne Lewis, Chair, Faculty
Recruitment Committee, DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson
Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60604 [or email at wlewis1@depaul.edu ].
Clinical Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of the Affordable Housing Clinic
Together with the Director of the Affordable Housing Clinic, this individual will be responsible for all aspects of the Affordable Housing Clinic including both the development of the curriculum and the provision of services to appropriate clients. The Deputy Director will also participate in efforts to raise funds for the clinic including grant writing and administration. In addition, this individual will be responsible for administering the Law School’s Affordable Housing and Community Economic Development Program, handling editorial responsibilities for the American Bar Association’s Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Economic Development Law and for course offerings in the not-for-profit area.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of five years of experience in clinical teaching in an affordable housing/community economic development clinic and law school teaching experience in the not-for-profit field, be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and have a minimum of five years of legal experience. Prior experience in grant writing and administration and experience as a journal editor are highly desirable.
Interested parties should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor Tom Disare disare@buffalo.edu by 11/20/2009.
Clinic Director
Loyola Law School Center for Juvenile Law and Policy
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, is accepting applications for the Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic. The candidate will be expected to teach, supervise and direct clinical faculty, social workers, staff, and certified law students representing youth in the Los Angeles juvenile delinquency courts.
The Center is a community legal clinic that brings public service, education and advocacy together to improve the quality of legal services provided to children in the juvenile delinquency system. The clinic provides free legal services to youth in the Los Angeles delinquency courts while providing law students with a vital skill set and the opportunity to practice in the public interest.
The Clinic Director is responsible for all litigation conducted on behalf of the Center. This includes the clinic’s representation of youth in the delinquency courts and the informal traffic courts. The Director also works with our partners to identify clients to be represented by the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy. The Director is jointly responsible for creating and implementing curriculum for a year-long “live-client clinic” and class, for creating, administering, and grading final exams, for assisting students with job placement, and for supervising a post-graduate fellow and new clinical faculty hires. The Director is also expected to represent the Center at community events and participate in local committees and advocacy groups, as well as advocate for systemic change.
Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense. The ideal candidate should possess at least five years of relevant experience and have substantial jury trial experience. Successful teaching, student supervision and appellate experience is desirable. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the state of California.
The salary offered is competitive and will be based on experience. Loyola Law School offers an attractive benefits package.
Loyola Law School maintains a strong commitment to diversity in its faculty. Applications from women and members of groups traditionally underrepresented in legal academia are especially welcome.
Applicants should submit the following:
A cover letter describing the applicant’s relevant experience, interest in clinical supervision and an explanation of how the position fits with the applicant’s professional goals
Resume
Writing sample of 10-15 pages
Three letters of recommendation mailed directly to the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy from the author
Complete applications must be received by January 8th, 2010.
Please send all materials to:
Roxanne Hill
Clinic Director Applications
Center for Juvenile Law and Policy
Loyola Law School
919 Albany Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
cjlp@lls.edu
The Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic at Emory University School of Law has a one year post graduate fellowship for recent law school graduates to work with the clinic on issues of child neglect and abuse. The fellowship honors late Juvenile Court Judge and former Barton Clinic Director, Robin Nash, and focuses on building the next generation of influential attorneys, judges, and community leaders specializing in juvenile law. The Robin Nash Fellowship will begin mid-August 2010 and continue through August 2011.
The mission of the clinic is to promote and protect the well-being of neglected, abused, and court-involved children in the state of Georgia, to inspire excellence among the adults responsible for protecting and nurturing these children, and to prepare child advocacy professionals. The clinic provides multi-disciplinary, child focused research, training, and support for the practitioners and policy makers charged with protecting Georgia’s children.
The Robin Nash Fellow will work under the supervision of the clinic director and faculty on a variety of projects that will include, as a minimum, the following:
Assist with supervision of clinic students with weekly and on-going assignments.
Research and write one law review article suitable for publication or another approved writing project on a topic relating to child neglect and abuse.
Collaborate with clinic faculty on research and policy papers.
Participate in on-going advocacy efforts in the Georgia General Assembly and with state agencies.
Assist with teaching the law school course Child Advocacy: The Law, the Policy, and the Players.
Qualifications: law school graduate within three years of graduation, extensive computer skills, research and writing skills, and proven commitment to public service in the area of child advocacy.
To apply: E-mail a resume, cover letter, statement of interest and commitment to long term child advocacy, transcript, (3) references, and writing sample to the address below.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. (Position posted November 2, 2009.)
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience. Emory University offers a competitive benefits package.
For additional information or to apply, contact:
Sherry McPeeks, Administrative Assistant
Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic
Emory University School of Law
1301 Clifton Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Phone: (404) 712-4643
Fax: (404) 727-7851
E-mail: smcpeek@emory.edu
Web: www.childwelfare.net
CENTER FOR GENDER & REFUGEE STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW
Teaching Fellowship in the Refugee and Human Rights Law Clinic at U.C. Hastings, with Joint Placement at the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS) is seeking applications for the Teaching Fellowship in Refugee and Human Rights Law, a two-year position beginning on June 1, 2010. The Fellowship is designed for lawyers with at least three years of practice experience who are interested in preparing for a career in law school clinical teaching, as well as being engaged in the cutting edge legal work of CGRS.
The 2010-2012 Fellow will co-teach the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. The Clinic exposes students to the related fields of refugee and international human rights, and to the varied strategies undertaken in these substantive areas. In the refugee area, students represent clients in individual proceedings, and may also engage in litigation or policy work. In the international human rights area, students engage in fact-finding, draft human rights reports, or participate in advocacy at regional human rights bodies, such as the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, or at inter-governmental bodies, such as the United Nations. The Fellow will work closely with clinic faculty, sharing responsibility for designing and teaching clinic classes, selecting and supervising law students, and other related matters.
The Fellow will have significant involvement and responsibilities with CGRS on the full range of its national policy, appellate and advocacy work on behalf of women seeking asylum from gender persecution. The Center works to advance women’s human rights by focusing on gender-based asylum law and broader migration policies, both in the U.S. and internationally. For more information on CGRS, see <http://cgrs.uchastings.edu/>.
CGRS is based at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, which houses one of the largest clinical programs on the West Coast. The law school has demonstrated a strong commitment to clinical education, with 20 clinical faculty and clinical offerings including the Civil Justice Clinic (which operates in-house clinics in Individual Representation, Community Economic Development, Group Advocacy and Systemic Reform, and Mediation), and outplacement clinics in Criminal Practice, Environmental Law, Immigrants' Rights, Legislation, Local Government Law, and Workers' Rights.
Applicants must have:
1.A minimum of three years practice experience in refugee law, and substantial exposure to international human rights law;
2.Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
3.A strong academic record;
4.Experience with supervising or mentoring students or colleagues in a legal setting; and
5.The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
6.Bar admission required.
Fellows receive excellent University of California health benefits, and access to law school facilities. Working on one’s own scholarship is supported and encouraged. Salary range is $46,000-$50,000.
To apply, please send a resume, an official or unofficial law school transcript, a writing sample, and a statement of interest (maximum length five pages). The statement of interest should address: a) why you are interested in this fellowship; b) what you consider to be your strengths, and strongest potential contributions to the Clinic and to CGRS, c) your experience with asylum and other immigration cases, as well as any experience with international human rights law; and d) anything else you consider relevant. All applications must be received by February 1, 2010, and addressed to:
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
Refugee and Human Rights Clinic Teaching Fellowship
UC Hastings College of the Law
200 McAllister Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Attn: Teaching Fellowship Committee
clinfell@uchastings.edu
If applying by email, please put “Refugee and Human Rights Teaching Fellowship” as the subject of the email and ensure that your last name is included in the filename of all attachments.
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law is seeking a Director of Externships – a full-time, tenure-track position to begin in the 2010-11 academic year. Responsibilities would include developing externship placement opportunities for our full-time and part-time students, conducting appropriate supervisory training and mentoring, and providing appropriate classroom instruction.
We are looking for candidates with excellent academic credentials who are committed to teaching and scholarship. While prior legal teaching experience and scholarship will be looked upon favorably, they are not requirements for the position.
NKU Chase is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, which is approximately ten miles southeast of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area is an enjoyable place to live with an affordable cost of living.
Northern Kentucky University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages the application of minorities, women, and others whose backgrounds will contribute to the diversity of the faculty.
Please send letter of interest and resume to: Professor Jennifer Kreder, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Hall, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099-0001. (please also send an electronic copy to krederj1@nku.edu )
Stanford Law School’s Mills Legal Clinic
Director of Criminal Defense Clinic
Stanford Law School’s Mills Legal Clinic invites applications for the position of Director of the Criminal Defense Clinic (CDC). The appointment will begin for the 2009-2010 academic year.
The CDC is one of ten clinical programs making up the Mills Legal Clinic. The CDC provides students opportunities to work as lawyers on behalf of criminal defendants under the close supervision of the CDC director and an additional supervising attorney.
At this time the CDC focuses on representing inmates serving life sentences for minor third offenses under California’s “Three Strikes” sentencing regime. This work includes direct appeals in state courts, state habeas corpus proceedings, and federal habeas litigation. The CDC also represents some clients during the sentencing proceedings themselves, usually when the CDC has previously succeeded in securing a new sentencing hearing for the client.
As we approach hiring a new director we are committed to maintaining this Three Strikes project, but we are also open to considering new additional directions for the CDC’s work.
Duties of the CDC Director include: direct supervision of Stanford law students, management of projects and clients; supervision and collaboration with the clinical fellow (or attorney-supervisor) and staff; teaching the clinical seminar; collaborating with clinical and other faculty at the Law School; assisting in the development of additional resources; participating in faculty governance at the Law School; and acting as liaison with the public and the Law School community. The CDC Director will also be expected to produce published work in a relevant subject area or areas.
We expect that the appointment as Director of the CDC will be accompanied, depending on experience, by either an appointment as a Professor of Law within the Law School’s clinical-tenure structure or by an appointment as an Associate Professor of Law on track to clinical tenure.
We seek candidates with distinguished practice experience and strong commitment to clinical education. Applicants must have at least five years experience in criminal-defense work and should have an academic record that demonstrates the capacity to be an active participant in the Law School’s academic community and the national criminal-defense and clinical-education communities. Applicants must also have either demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching (or the supervision of law students) or must demonstrate the potential for such excellence in teaching or supervision.
The applicant must either be a member of the California State Bar, or be willing to take the examination necessary for admission within one year of the commencement of employment. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume (with at least three references) by mail or e-mail to: Professor Lawrence Marshall, Associate Dean for Clinical Education, Stanford Law School, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA 94305. Email: lmarshall@stanford.edu
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by December 31, 2009.
Job Posting: 2010-11 Teaching Fellowships at Peking University School of
Transnational Law in Shenzhen, China
In August 2008, Peking University, China's oldest and most distinguished
university, opened the first law school to offer a J.D. program in mainland
China. The Peking University School of Transnational Law (STL) is located on
the University's graduate and professional campus in Shenzhen, a city of ten
million which is adjacent to Hong Kong. Fifty-four students enrolled in the
first class in 2008, and 60 students enrolled in 2009. The class enrolling in
2010 is expected to be somewhat larger. Virtually all students are native
speakers of Chinese who speak English as a second language. Admission is
highly selective based on prior academic performance, scores on a national
qualifying examination, and a rigorous interview. Instruction is entirely in
English.
For 2010-11CSTL will appoint up to ten C.V. Starr Teaching Fellows in the Legal
Practice Program. The program provides first-year and upper-class students with
intensive individualized instruction in legal analysis, legal writing, and
other professional and legal skills necessary for the practice of law in a
global environment. The Fellows, who are considered to be part of the faculty
of STL, work individually with students and in small classes to develop client
counseling, negotiation, transactional drafting, and oral advocacy skills.
This year's Fellows co-taught the Legal Method course.
To be considered, a candidate for this position must hold a J.D. degree and have
native fluency in English. Candidates should be responsible, enthusiastic, hard
working, and adventurous. Knowledge of China and Chinese culture is preferable,
but not required; ability to speak Mandarin is useful for living in Shenzhen,
but not necessary for the program.
Fellows will be expected to arrive in Shenzhen in mid-August 2010, and be in
residence throughout the academic year, which runs to the end of June 2011
(with an approximate one month break around the lunar new year). Fellows will
receive a private room in a shared double suite in the student and faculty
campus housing complex and a modest stipend sufficient to cover board and
incidental living expenses, as well as roundtrip travel from the United States.
For more information about the STL see our website Http://www.stl.szpku.edu.cn.
Please submit resumes and covering material to:
Leifan Wang
E-mail: wangl@stl.szpku.edu.cn
Tel: 212-313-9599
ext. 3
Fax: 212-313-9501
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 1, 2010, continuing until all positions have been filled.
Gonzaga University School of Law is anticipating a need for an Externship Director beginning either during the summer of 2010, or in the 2010-11 academic year. This will be a full-time, 12-month position, eligible for a long-term contract. The Externship Director will promote interest in our externship program amongst both the student community and potential externship supervisors, develop externship placement opportunities for our students locally and around the country, conduct appropriate training for existing and new externship supervisors, act as a mentor to both students and supervisors, and provide appropriate classroom instruction for the program.
The successful candidate will have superior academic credentials, be committed to excellence in teaching and appropriate professional development. Prior experience or involvement in experiential learning and/or law school teaching is desirable.
Gonzaga University School of Law is located adjacent to the Spokane river in a new building on a beautiful campus in Spokane, Washington. Spokane is the largest city in the Inland Northwest. It is a cultural center for the area, and abounds with outdoor recreational activities. Spokane offers a four-season climate and an affordable cost of living. Gonzaga University is a Jesuit educational institution and an equal opportunity employer. The law school is strongly committed to diversifying its faculty and furthering Gonzaga’s mission as a Jesuit, Catholic and humanistic institution. Application is encouraged by February 1, 2010.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Professor Gerry Hess, Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee, Gonzaga University School of Law, 721 N. Cincinnati Street, P.O. Box 3528, Spokane, Washington 99223-3528. Materials can also be e-mailed to ghess@lawschool.gonzaga.edu.
Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor – Family Advocacy Clinic
College of Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois College of Law invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor to develop and direct a Family Advocacy Clinic that will represent parents in juvenile dependency and neglect proceedings. Appointment to this year-round, full-time position is for an initial term of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and the continued availability of funding. The position will begin as soon as it is filled and the hope is to begin the new Clinic as early in 2010 as possible. The College of Law anticipates creating the Family Advocacy Clinic with grant support from the Illinois Court Improvement Program. The Clinic’s primary missions will be to educate and train law students and to provide legal services to parents in juvenile abuse and neglect cases in Champaign County, Illinois. Each semester, including the summer, up to 8 students will enroll in the four-credit, graded clinic and will be expected to complete a minimum of 180 hours of training and service. The Visiting Clinical Professor will be responsible for teaching the classroom component of the Clinic; closely supervising the students’ casework or other projects related to the Clinic’s representation of parents; engaging in community outreach; developing relationships with other members of the University community who may collaborate in the program in subsequent years; engaging in appropriate research on juvenile abuse and neglect proceedings that grows out of the program; and performing administrative responsibilities relating to management of the Clinic and the grant.
The position requires licensure to practice law in the state of Illinois; experience in the field of juvenile abuse and neglect proceedings; and the ability to work effectively with students, clients, the bench and bar, other faculty, and the broader community. Previous experience with clinical education is preferred, but not required.
The salary range for the position is $75,000-$85,000, with benefits. To apply, please submit a letter of interest; resume; and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to the address below by December 15, 2009. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Send submissions to:
David Meyer, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
dmeyer@illinois.edu
University of Illinois College of Law
504 E Pennsylvania Avenue, MC 594
Champaign, IL 61820
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a Fellowship in its Family Mediation Clinic to start on or about April 1, 2010, although the start date is negotiable. This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching.
The Fellow's duties include direct supervision of clinic students in the Family Mediation Clinic, representing clients who have family mediation issues and clinic classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty. Fellows also pursue professional goals in conjunction with his/her clinic director, including opportunities for scholarship.
This position is a contractual appointment for up to two years and can be extended for a third year under certain circumstances.
Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills; at least two years of experience as a practicing lawyer including experience in mediation; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; a commitment to work for low income clients and a strong interest in teaching. Qualification as a Child Access Mediator in the Maryland Circuit Court is strongly preferred and the Fellow must be a member of the Maryland Bar.
Salary: The current salary is $50,000 year 1; $53,000 year 2. The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support, and travel allowance.
Applications are now being accepted. The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is February 28, 2010.
For a detailed job description, please view our website at http://law.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=541.
To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Robert Rubinson
Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Education
University of Baltimore School of Law
40 W. Chase Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: 410-837-4094; Fax: 410-333-3053
rrubinson@ubalt.edu
Careers in Law Teaching Program Meetings & Spring Lunchtime Workshop Series
We have set up the weekly Spring semester workshops, one component of the Columbia Careers in Law Teaching Program. These are lunchtime workshops on a range of tailored topics that follow a larger overview session on becoming a law professor. The animating idea is that there are things a student can know and do while in law school and thereafter that will make success on the academic job market more likely. Students report that they appreciate these sessions very much. We also send out the schedule to New York area alum who have expressed an interest in teaching. If you would like to receive these notices or if you currently are on the list but would like to unsubscribe from it, please contact the Program Administrator, Mr. Gabriel Soto.
The weekly workshops are held each Wednesday (except for the March 2nd workshop as noted) in Room 807 or 940 JGH (check listing for actual location). The audio recordings of these workshops are available by clicking on the highlighted link at the bottom of this page (CLICK HERE FOR AUDIO RECORDINGS - login required). You will need your Columbia login unername and password to access the recordings. If you experience problems accessing the recordings or if you currently do not have a Columbia username and password, please contact the Program Administrator, Mr. Gabriel Soto.
Additionally, Co-chairs Carol Sanger and Vince Blasi periodically hold meetings to discuss the AALS process among other topics related to job searches and tactics. For example, the held a meeting on July 14, 2009, for those who are submitting their materials for the first AALS FAR distribution in July, as there are often questions that come up and it sometimes helps to hear other people’s concerns. There was another meeting on September 14th to discuss specifically the upcoming FRC in November. The meetings are listed below and the audio recording is included in the audio links.
Spring 2010 schedule is:
Wednesday January 20, 12:10: "Introductory Session" (Room: JGH 105) Speakers: Gillian Metzger, Carol Sanger, and Peter Strauss The Introductory Session is intended to introduce Columbia students to the ins and outs, ups and downs, and whys and wherefores of an academic career. It is the first of a series of weekly lunch workshops held throughout the semester on the subject of academic careers. At this session, Professors Metzger, Sanger and Strauss will provide an overview of the mechanics of going on the market as well as a discussion of what teaching is like, why we do it, and why you might want to consider it too. All students who are interested in teaching, or students who think they might be in the future, are encouraged to attend. There will be plenty of time for questions.
Wednesday January 27, 12:10: "From Public Interest Practice to Teaching" (Room: JGH 807) Speakers: Suzanne Goldberg and Olati Johnson Learn from people who have made the transition from public interest law to law teaching for a discussion of questions such as these: How does practice differ from teaching? Why might one prefer to teach? What steps should one think about and begin to take to get ready to go on the teaching market while still in practice? How does one plan a scholarly agenda from the trenches of practice?
Wednesday February 3, 12:10 Writing Opportunities in Law School (Room: JGH 807)
Speakers: Bert Huang & Robert Ferguson
This will be a very informal discussion about what you can do in law school to lay the groundwork, or at least leave the door open, for an academic career. We'll focus mainly on opportunities for scholarly writing. The speakers at this session include a former President of the Harvard Law Review and a Professor in Law, Literature, and Criticism. You can gain much from law school writing without publishing, but for some written work on how to publish legal writing as a student, you might also see http://www.law.ucla.edu/faculty/volokh/writing.htm, or 48 J. Legal Educ. 247 (1998) available here, which may be useful background to the discussion.
Wednesday, February 10, 12:10: Developing a Research Agenda (Room JGH 807)
Speakers: Elizabeth Emens & Jamal Greene
Long ago, law schools filled entry-level faculty positions based on credentials such as law school grades, journal experience, and other badges of accomplishment. Although formal credentials remain important, increasingly in recent years appointments committees have sought candidates with a scholarly track record that shows promise of blossoming into a full-scale set of research projects. If and when you try to obtain a law teaching job, you will be expected to have a "scholarly agenda," i.e., a set of themes or topics that connects your initial and future projects in a way that will, if all goes according to plan, establish you as a legal scholar with a distinctive voice and something to say. This session will focus on how you develop a scholarly agenda -- or at least how to think about having one -- before you have had a sustained opportunity to work as a legal scholar.
Wednesday, February 17, 12:10: From Private Practice to Teaching (Room: JGH 807)
Speakers: Jeff Gordon and Alex Raskolnikov
Learn from people who have made the transition from private practice to law teaching for a discussion of questions such as these: How does practice differ from teaching? Why might one prefer to teach? What steps should one think about and begin to take to get ready to go on the teaching market while still in practice? How does one plan a scholarly agenda from the trenches of practice?
Wednesday February 24, 12:10: Getting into Clinical Law Teaching (Room: JGH 807)
Speakers: Mary Zulack & Alexandra Carter
The discussion will focus on the ways one might prepare for a career in clinical teaching and how this is similar to and different from other types of teaching careers. We will also talk about the various types of clinical teaching positions that are available.
Wednesday March 3, 12:10: Beyond Law School: Clerkships and Ph.D.'s (Room: JGH 807)
Speakers: Ariela Dubler, Scott Hemphill, Bert Huang, Ed Morrison, and Nate Persily
Are clerkships the ticket to a teaching job? Can getting a PhD before, during, or after Law School help? Other graduate degrees? Come learn about these things and more.
Tuesday, March 2, 12:10: Exploring Law Librarianship: An Alternative Academic Career (Room 940)
Speakers: Jody Armstrong, Kent McKeever and Jennifer Wertkin
Do you enjoy legal research, teaching students, and working with faculty? Come learn how law librarianship can be a fulfilling and challenging career. Law librarians who enter the profession come from a wide variety of law-related backgrounds. Join Columbia’s Law Library Director Kent McKeever, Associate Director Jody Armstrong (CLS ’83), and newest Reference Librarian Jennifer Wertkin in a discussion about what librarianship entails and its benefits as a career option.
Wednesday, March 10, 12:10: Careers in Government and the Legal Academy: Can You Get There from Here? (Room JGH 940)
Speakers: Abbe Gluck, James Liebman & Matthew Waxman
Members of the panel will discuss their work in federal, state and local government and the prospects and process for moving from there to careers in the legal academy (and back).
March 17th: Spring Break, no workshop.
Wednesday, March 24, 12:10: Why You Should (or Shouldn't) Become a Law Professor (Room: JGH 940)
Speakers: Bob Scott & Susan Sturm
Professors Scott and Sturm believe that they have the best jobs in the entire world. But at the same time, they recognize that not everyone has the quirks of personality that make for fulfilled life in legal academia. Figuring out if you are such a person requires both self-knowledge and an accurate picture of what law professors spend their time doing, including realistic understanding of the adversities as well as the rewards. Professors Scott and Sturm will speak about the need for passion about the material with which one works, the need for self-motivation and the ability to work mostly alone for long periods of time, and the need to appreciate powerful criticism without losing sight of the value of one's own project.
Wednesday, March 31, 12:10: Newbies Speak: What I Wished I Had Known or Thought Harder About Before I Went on the Market (Room JGH 940)
Speakers: Khiara Bridges, Saira Mohamed & Bertrall Ross
Join three current CLS fellows who have recently been through the teaching market for an informal discussion of steps aspiring professors should take while in law school, practice, or fellowships, such as: developing a research agenda, forming relationships with recommenders, developing contacts with schools, and mentally preparing for what can be an exhausting process.
Wednesday, April 7, 12:10: Teaching at Law Schools Other Than Fulltime Faculty Positions (Room: JGH 940)
Speakers: Ellen Chapnick, Rick Jones, Susan Kraham, William Savitt & James Tierney
Want to teach at law school while practicing law? Don't want to write law review articles? Want to teach outside of the formal classroom? Then come hear from Columbia Law School faculty and staff who have taken creative paths to law school teaching.
Wednesday, April 14, 12:10: Paths to Legal Academia: VAPs, Fellowships, PhDs and Publishing!
(Room JGH 940)
Speakers: Erin Delaney, Anthony O’Rourke & Jessica Roberts
Are clerkships the ticket to a teaching job? Can getting a PhD before, during, or after Law School help? Other graduate degrees? What about post-law school opportunities to write in fellowship programs and in legal writing programs? Come to this session to learn about the many ways to prepare for the academic job market.
Wednesday, April 21, 12:10: Teaching Abroad Or in the U.S. With a Foreign Law Degree (Room: JGH 940)
Speakers: Katharina Pistor & Klaus Hopt
This session will focus on the academic teaching market abroad, as well as on the teaching possibilities in the U.S. for those who received their legal training abroad.
Spring 2009 schedule included:
Monday February 16, 12:10: "Getting into Clinical Law Teaching" (Room: JGH 940) Speakers: Mary Zulack & Alexandra Carter
The discussion will focus on the ways one might prepare for a career in clinical teaching and how this is similar to and different from other types of teaching careers. We will also talk about the various types of clinical teaching positions that are available.
Monday, February 23, 12:10: "Writing Opportunities in Law School" (Room: JGH 940) Speakers: Bert Huang & Robert Ferguson
This will be a very informal discussion about what you can do in law school to lay the groundwork, or at least leave the door open, for an academic career. We'll focus mainly on opportunities for scholarly writing. The speakers at this session include a former President of the Harvard Law Review and a Professor in Law, Literature, and Criticism. You can gain much from law school writing without publishing, but for some written work on how to publish legal writing as a student, you might also see http://www.law.ucla.edu/faculty/volokh/writing.htm, or 48 J. Legal Educ. 247 (1998) available at: http://www.heinonline.org/HOL/Page?handle=hein.journals/jled48&id=1&size=2&collection=journals&index=journals/jled, which may be useful background to the discussion.
Monday, March 2, 12:10: "From Private Practice to Teaching" (Room: JGH 940) Speakers: Jeff Gordon and Alex Raskolnikov
Learn from people who have made the transition from private practice to law teaching for a discussion of questions such as these: How does practice differ from teaching? Why might one prefer to teach? What steps should one think about and begin to take to get ready to go on the teaching market while still in practice? How does one plan a scholarly agenda from the trenches of practice?
Professor Jeffrey Gordon is the Alfred W. Bressler Professor of Law and Co-director for the Center for Law and Economic Studies. Professor of Law Alex Raskolnikov is also Co-Chair of the Charles E. Gerber Transactional Studies Program.
Monday March 9, 12:10: " Beyond Law School: Clerkships, Fellowships, and Ph.D.s" (Room: JGH 940) Speakers: Samuel Bray, Elizabeth Emens & Ben Trachtenberg
Are clerkships the ticket to a teaching job? Can getting a PhD before, during, or after Law School help? Other graduate degrees? What about post-law school opportunities to write in fellowship programs and in legal writing programs? Come learn about these things and more.
Samuel Bray is currently Associate-in-Law. He is a former Associate of Mayer Brown LLP in Washington, D.C., and was Law Clerk to The Honorable Michael McConnell, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, Salt Lake City, Utah. Elizabeth Emens is currently Associate Professor of Law and Co-chair of the Program in Careers in Law Teaching. She is a former Bigelow Fellow & Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School and was Law Clerk to Judge Robert D. Sack, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Ben Trachtenberg in currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. He was a litigation associate at Covington & Burling LLP, and he clerked at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit with the Honorable Jose A. Cabranes.
March 16th: SPRING BREAK, NO WORKSHOP.
Monday, March 23, 12:10: "Interdisciplinarity in Legal Scholarship and Teaching" (Room: JGH 940) Speakers: William Gentry & John Witt
Legal academia has become increasingly interdisciplinary. Join Professors Gentry and Witt, historian and economist, for an engaging discussion of this trend.
Monday, March 30, 12:10: "Teaching Abroad: UK and Europe" (Room: JGH 940) Speakers: John Armour, Franco Ferrari, Katharina Pistor & Rebecca Williams
This session will focus on the academic teaching market abroad, particularly in the UK and western Europe. Professors Armour, Ferrari, Pistor, and Williams have taught both in the US and abroad and will offer comparative insights. The session may be of particular interest to LLM students.
Monday, April 13, 12:10: "Why You Should (or Shouldn't) Become a Law Professor" (Room: JGH 940) Speakers: Bob Scott & Susan Sturm
Professors Scott and Sturm believe that they have the best jobs in the entire world. But at the same time, they recognize that not everyone has the quirks of personality that make for fulfilled life in legal academia. Figuring out if you are such a person requires both self-knowledge and an accurate picture of what law professors spend their time doing, including realistic understanding of the adversities as well as the rewards. Professors Scott and Sturm will speak about the need for passion about the material with which one works, the need for self-motivation and the ability to work mostly alone for long periods of time, and the need to appreciate powerful criticism without losing sight of the value of one's own project.
Monday, April 20, 12:10: " Balancing Career and Family" (Room: JGH 940) Speakers: Risa Goluboff & Richard Schragger (rescheduled from April 6)
Two married law professors with children will talk about the pleasures and complexities of managing career and family.
Tuesday, July 14, 4-5PM: "Submitting Materials for the First AALS FAR Distribution in July of 2009" (Room JGH 805)
Led by: Professors Carol Sanger and Vince Blasi A very informal meeting for those who are submitting their materials for the first AALS FAR distribution in July, as there are often questions that come up and it sometimes helps to hear other people’s concerns.
Monday, September 14, 6-7:30PM: "Attending the Faculty Recruitment Conference (or as it is so colorfully called, 'the meat market') in Washington in Early November." (Room WJW 600)
Led by: Professors Carol Sanger, Vince Blasi and Philip Genty We want to let you know what the law school is doing to help out with the process before, during, and after the FRC. Some of our advice will be familiar to those of you who have been through the AALS hiring process before, but some of what follows may be new.
Monday, November 2nd, Pre-Meat Market Meeting, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - JGH102
On Monday, November 2nd, we will hold a panel discussion at 6:30 pm featuring new professors who navigated the AALS hiring process in recent years and are now in teaching. The session will be held in Room 102 Jerome Greene Hall (first floor of the law school). The speakers are: David Cohen (Drexel Law School); Katharina de la Durantaye (St. John's); and Jamal Greene (Columbia), and they will be talking about the interviewing process in DC, about call-backs, and about job talks.
