GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL seeks applications for a clinical fellowship in the Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic, beginning on July 1, 2025. The Fellow will have the title of Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Law. Fellows receive an annual stipend, health insurance, tuition benefits, and other benefits associated with a full-time position at GW. The annual stipend is $75,000. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The Fellow will be based in the Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic. The Clinic focuses primarily on representing indigent people facing misdemeanor charges in D.C. Superior Court, as well as related policy and advocacy initiatives that promote systemic reform.

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

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

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

Special Instructions to Applicants: By November 22, 2024 applicants should send a letter of interest addressed to Professor Lula Hagos, a resume, a list of references, a short writing sample, and a complete law school transcript to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. Questions can also be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu.

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

Applicant Documents (Required Documents): 1) Cover Letter 2) Curriculum Vita/Resume 3) Contact Information for References 4) Short Writing Sample 5) Complete Law School Transcript

The University and Law School are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers that do not unlawfully discriminate in any of their programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The University and Law School have a strong commitment to achieving broad diversity among faculty and staff. Although the University and Law School evaluate each candidate on their professional qualifications and make all hiring decisions without regard to any protected characteristics, we are particularly interested in expanding our pool of applications from members of underrepresented groups and encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ candidates.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTING UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL seeks applications for a clinical fellowship in the Health Equity Policy & Advocacy Clinic, beginning on July 1, 2025. The Fellow will have the title of Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Law and Clinical Law Fellow. Fellows receive an annual stipend, health insurance, tuition benefits, and other benefits associated with a full-time position at GW. The annual stipend is $75,000. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The Fellow will be based in the Health Equity Policy & Advocacy Clinic, directed by Professor Emily Benfer.

The HEPA Clinic is a medical-legal partnership (MLP) that represents low-income patients in multiple areas of law, with an emphasis on housing and environmental justice. In addition, the Clinic engages in federal and local policy and regulatory advocacy to address social determinants of poor health. Fellows support the development and management of the MLP, community outreach, and organizing activities. In addition, fellows supervise law students in their casework and teach in the classroom alongside experienced clinical faculty.

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

A competitive applicant will have relevant experience in housing, public health, and environmental law, access to justice work, legislative and policy advocacy; teaching; and/or related public interest litigation and/or policy work. We particularly seek applicants who took a clinic in law school and who have an interest in law school teaching. Fellows will be hired on a 12-month contract and will be eligible for renewal after the first year.

Minimum Qualifications: J.D.; at least three years practice experience especially in legal services, litigation, housing law, environmental, and/or public health law; state or federal policy and legislative advocacy; and/or community organizing. Fellows should have a commitment to serving individuals from under-represented communities; strong written and oral advocacy skills; excellent time management, priority-setting, and organizational skills; strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Fellows must be members in good standing of a state bar. Candidates who are not members of the D.C. Bar must be eligible for immediate waiver into the D.C. Bar.

Special Instructions to Applicants: By November 22, 2024, applicants should email a letter of interest addressed to Professor Emily Benfer. Applicants should attach to the letter a resume, a list of references, a short writing sample, and a complete law school transcript. All materials should be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. Questions can also be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu.

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

Required Application Documents (submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu): 1) Cover Letter 2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume 3) Contact Information for References 4) Short Writing Sample 5) Complete Law School Transcript

The University and Law School are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers that do not unlawfully discriminate in any of their programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The University and Law School have a strong commitment to achieving broad diversity among faculty and staff. Although the University and Law School evaluate each candidate on their professional qualifications and make all hiring decisions without regard to any protected characteristics, we are particularly interested in expanding our pool of applications from members of underrepresented groups and encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ candidates.

UC BERKELEY LAW seek a full-time clinical professor to direct a new in-house family defense clinic. This is an open rank search for an entry-level or lateral hire. The finalist may be appointed as Assistant Clinical Professor of Law or Clinical Professor of Law. This faculty position entails membership in the Academic Senate with rights and responsibilities that are comparable to the standard professorial track, but with an emphasis on clinical teaching, professional competence and activity, research and creative work, and University and public service.

The full job posting is here:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04681. The first review period for applicants will be November 30, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by that date. If you have any questions, please contact Roxanna Altholz, chair of the hiring committee, at raltholz@law.berkeley.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL seeks applicants for a Clinical Instructor position in the Wisconsin Innocence Project (WIP). WIP is a legal clinic in the Remington Center at the University of Wisconsin Law School that seeks to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals and train the next generation of legal leaders.

WIP has been awarded a post-conviction DNA testing grant to do a historic look back to identify previous applicants or clients who may benefit from recent advances in DNA testing. This grant will fund a Clinical Instructor to provide direct legal services to grant-eligible clients.

Duties may include:

-Carry a full caseload of grant-eligible cases;

-Investigate post-conviction claims of innocence, including reviewing trial and appellate records, engaging with experts, interviewing witnesses, and requesting records;

-Litigate post-conviction claims in state and federal court through written and oral advocacy;

-Direct casework and supervise law students working on grant-eligible cases;

-Work with legal team to craft investigation and litigation strategies;

-Teaching or co-teaching clinical courses or other classes.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct legal services to grant-eligible clients while directing casework, supervising law students, and teaching or co-teaching law class(es).

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required

Terminal Degree

JD required.

Qualifications:

Admission to the Wisconsin Bar, or eligible for admission to the Wisconsin Bar by January 13, 2025.

Multiple years of relevant experience in criminal defense, post-conviction litigation, or other innocence work.

Ability to travel throughout Wisconsin.

Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Key Competencies desired:

Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;

Strong advocacy skills;

Experience with teaching or training students or attorneys preferred;

Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills;

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;

Client-centered approach to legal representation and demonstrated commitment to indigent defense and criminal legal system reform.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month initial appointment.

This position may be extended for 2 additional years, then possibly converted to an ongoing appointment all based on need and/or funding

Anticipated Begin Date:

JANUARY 01, 2025

Salary:

Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

This position is a three year grant funded position. There will be a one year evaluation period. After the initial year, the position may be extended dependent upon satisfactory performance, department need and available funding. After the third year, the position may become a renewable (ongoing) appointment, dependent upon available funding, satisfactory performance and program need.

How to Apply:

Applicants must send a cover letter and resume through job number 307533 at the Jobs at UW website: www.jobs.wisc.edu by the full consideration date of November 17th, but we will accept applications until the position is filled.

Contact:

Justin Boehm

justin.boehm@wisc.edu

608-890-4466

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SHEPARD BROAD COLLEGE OF LAW's Disability Inclusion and Advocacy Law (DIAL) Clinic is seeking dedicated Clinical Fellows for a full-time, two-year fellowship. This role offers early-career attorneys hands-on experience in advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities. The DIAL Clinic’s mission is to train law students to become conscientious and ethical lawyers who advocate for fair and equitable treatment for people with disabilities, the largest minority population.

As a Clinical Fellow, you will work closely with Clinical Director Matthew W. Dietz and another clinical fellow, to supervise and train law students in various lawyering tasks including intakes, client interviews, negotiation, dispute resolution, administrative complaints, trials, and policy advocacy.

You will provide direct legal representation in areas like housing, employment, education, public accommodations, government services, and guardianship. Additionally, you will supervise DIAL Clinic paralegals and oversee case management. Community outreach is a key component of this role, including legal assistance at events and training families on issues such as guardianship alternatives and education for children with disabilities. You will collaborate with NSU schools, community partners, and similar law clinics, and present at conferences and educational programs on relevant topics. Reporting on DIAL Clinic operations, budget, outreach, and impact is also part of your responsibilities. You will oversee and review documents prepared by students and evaluate their performance. Developing a list of referral agencies for individuals not served by the DIAL Clinic, assisting with curriculum design, and teaching classroom components of the DIAL Clinic curriculum are also included in your duties.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school, be admitted to the bar in Florida or eligible for admission and demonstrate a commitment to public interest law and social justice. Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential, and prior clinical or public interest experience is preferred but not required. This fellowship offers a competitive salary and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and mentorship from experienced clinical faculty.

Interested candidates should submit an application on https://nsucareers.nova.edu/.

On the website, apply for position - Staff Attorney Fellow position number 992605 and position number 993159 - upload a cover letter, resume or CV, writing sample, and enter contact information for three professional references.

This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced. Nova Southeastern University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

THE HARVARD LAW SCHOOL Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program (HIRCP) is inviting applications for the full-time position of Clinical Teaching Fellow. HIRCP litigates issues at the forefront of immigration and asylum law and at the intersection of criminal law and immigration, while also engaging students in policy advocacy, community outreach, and direct representation.

HIRCP is comprised of four different initiatives: (1) the Immigration and Refugee Advocacy Clinic, (2) the Crimmigration Clinic, (3) the HLS Immigration Project, a student-practice organization, and (4) the Harvard Representation Initiative, a project funded by the University to provide representation to undocumented and DACAmented members of the Harvard community. HIRCP supervises, trains, and mentors over 150 law students each year.

The Teaching Fellow’s docket will include cases and clients for both clinics housed within the program: the Immigration and Refugee Advocacy Clinic and the Crimmigration Clinic, as well as supervision of the student practice organization, the HLS Immigration Project. The Teaching Fellow will engage in district court and appellate litigation, direct representation of individuals seeking immigration relief, defense against deportation, and release from immigration detention, as well as policy advocacy.

The precise shape of the Teaching Fellow’s docket will be based on community priorities, student lawyering opportunities, and close consultation with community stakeholders and others. The Teaching Fellow will work under the supervision of the Program Director and will collaborate closely with HIRCP’s faculty and with other members of HIRCP’s legal and social service team.

The position will offer opportunities for professional development and scholarship in the areas of immigration and refugee law, as well as crimmigration. The Fellow will be based at Harvard Law School and may collaborate with other programs in Harvard’s vibrant clinical community.

Job Specific Responsibilities

As the Clinical Teaching Fellow you will:

• Develop teaching, orientation, and training materials for courses on Crimmigration,

Immigration and Refugee Advocacy, Strategic Litigation, and other potential immigration-related courses.

• Supervise HLS clinical students on strategic litigation, policy advocacy, and deportation defense to advance immigrants’ rights in conjunction with clinical faculty.

• Manage the student practice organization and pursue collaborative projects with community organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups, among others.

• Teach students a broad range of lawyering skills including research and writing, legal and policy analysis, problem-solving, and oral advocacy.

• Deliver talks and trainings to clients, partners, and policymakers at local and national conferences and events.

• Undertake various administrative tasks within the Program, including assistance with event planning, communications, development, student outreach, and other tasks that arise.

• Provide support for other HIRCP-related projects and initiatives, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

JD within 5 years of hire date. Admission to, and good standing in, any state bar.

Additional Qualifications

We are looking for people who have:

• Experience with and passion for advocating on behalf of immigrants and asylum seekers in a variety of settings, including in federal district court and before the federal courts of appeals, as well as before administrative agencies and in immigration court.

• Experience working with a diverse client population and using a client-centered, trauma-informed approach.

• Demonstrated research and writing skills, and a strong commitment to public interest lawyering.

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Flexibility, a sense of humor, and ability to and interest in working on an

interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

• An interest in and demonstrated aptitude for supervising and advising students, as well as a demonstrated interest in teaching and proven capacity to work as a team member.

• Proficiency in one or more languages, as a bonus.

Additional Information

This is a two-year term appointment and is an in-person position. Past fellows have gone on to positions as tenure-track professors, directors of immigration advocacy groups, and managing attorneys, and litigation directors at non-profit organizations.

The salary for this position is up to $80,000 depending on experience.

Application Materials & Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume by January 15, 2025, to hirc@law.harvard.edu. Once all the applications are reviewed, candidates will be notified whether or not they will proceed to the next stage, at which point they should expect to submit a writing sample, as well.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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

GEORGETOWN LAW’s Intellectual Property and Information Policy (iPIP) Clinic specializes in creative legal and sociotechnical work for justice-minded artists, nonprofits, and coalitions. Learn more about our practice and pedagogy here. We are hiring one lawyer to serve as a clinical teaching fellow for a two-year term, Summer 2025 to Summer 2027, with multiple responsibilities:

• Supervising student attorneys’ creative, competent client work;

• Supporting students attorneys’ well-being, justice readiness, and lawyering skills;

• Sharing teaching responsibility for planning and teaching relevant seminars;

• Shaping the Clinic’s docket;

• Sustaining a work environment rooted in trust, humor, respect, and joy.

Former fellows and staff attorneys have gone into teaching and nonprofit practice. Qualifications Qualified candidates will have at least 6 months of post-J.D. legal experience that includes 1) some iPIP work, and 2) admission or ability to be admitted to the D.C. Bar. Successful candidates will enjoy iPIP work, share our enthusiasm for working with students and colleagues, and express creativity and joy in their work. No technical degree is necessary, but exposure to clinical pedagogy and practice is preferred.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary for the position is $70,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year, along with opportunities for medical, dental, and eye insurance. The fellowship also includes a private office in the new Technology Clinics workspace, unlimited access to our state-of-the-art fitness center, supportive mentorship from our welcoming law center colleagues across IP, privacy, and technology, and engagement in academic life through the university-wide Technology & Society Initiative,. The fellow may also have time to write and publish their own scholarship, if they so choose.

Application

Please email Director Amanda Levendowski at amanda.levendowski@georgetown.edu with a single PDF of following documents, in order:

1-2 page cover letter,

CV,

three references with email addresses, and a 15-page writing sample (excerpts welcome).

Send with the subject line and document title “[iPIP Fellowship] LastName.” Copy the other iPIP team members noted below.

Contact Professor Levendowski with logistical questions.

Direct questions about the iPIP fellowship experience to Becky Chambers at rkc47@georgtown.edu and/or Shweta Kumar at shweta.kumar@georgetown.edu.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through EOD Friday, November 29, 2024, after which point interviews will begin. We look forward to hearing from you!

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks a dynamic and proven Supervising Attorney with experience as a lawyer, advocate, and teacher to support the Clinic Director of the Civil Justice Clinic collaboratively and to supervise students in a variety of civil litigation cases. The Civil Justice Clinic  assigns students to work on a wide variety of cases involving housing issues, including landlord-tenant disputes, eviction defense, rent-to-purchase agreements, and habitability claims. Students may also represent clients in consumer protection matters and in cases related to intimate partner violence, among others. The Clinic enjoys a proud and significant partnership with Legal Aid of North Carolina, which helps contextualize for students the critical lack of legal representation among low-income North Carolinians.  

The successful candidate will work closely with the Clinic’s Director to teach in the Clinic’s seminar and supervise student direct representation fieldwork. The ideal candidate will exhibit:

·         Experience in clinical teaching and student mentoring;

·         A passion for building local and interdisciplinary collaborations to combat housing insecurity and evictions in Durham County.

·         Substantial legal experience representing clients in civil litigation matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, breach of contract claims, consumer protection issues, and/or incidents of intimate partner violence.

·         Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to build and maintain local and state connections to legal services providers and advocacy organizations.

·         A commitment to combatting injustice in North Carolina’s legal system on behalf of persons who cannot afford quality representation

·         Dedicated interest in developing students’ understanding of the connections between their individual casework and opportunities for systemic and structural change.

North Carolina Bar membership is required for this position. Preference will be given to those already licensed in North Carolina. Non-members seeking this position would be expected to seek membership as soon as possible. Minimum professional requirements include a J.D. (or foreign equivalent), at least three years of substantive legal experience providing exemplary representation to indigent clients in civil court; and, skill in incorporating research and data in direct client representation and/or systemic reform advocacy.

We would expect the successful candidate to join the Duke Law faculty, full-time, in the summer of 2025. The precise contours of the position will be tailored to the strengths and interests of the successful applicant and formalized with his or her input. Specific academic title and terms of employment will be determined based upon the successful applicant’s qualifications.

Interested applicants must apply via Academic Jobs Online no later than November 8, 2024. Applicants should also submit their letter of interest and résumé via email to Valdine Perou at: valdine.perou@law.duke.edu.

Please share this announcement with those who might be interested. Questions about this position may be addressed to Jesse Hamilton McCoy II, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Civil Justice Clinic at: mccoy@law.duke.edu.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Application Materials Required:

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

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses)

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://law.duke.edu/civiljustice/

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW seeks qualified applicants for the position of Associate Dean for Experiential Learning. The successful candidate will provide leadership for experiential learning at Alabama Law, including overseeing and directing the Alabama Law Clinic Program. The successful candidate will also coordinate with other law school departments to enhance experiential learning opportunities overall, including moot court, trial advocacy, externships, legal writing, and pro bono opportunities, and will hold a faculty appointment with tenure, on the tenure track, or with security of position, depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will also teach courses in areas agreeable to the candidate and administration.

As an important member of law school leadership, the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning will manage clinic budgets and personnel, establish a strategic vision and goals for the clinics in consultation with the Dean, and serve as the point person for public engagement between the clinical programs and the public. Further, the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning will work with the Dean to set strategy for experiential offerings more broadly and will lead efforts to bolster collaboration and coordination across the curriculum to aid in student learning.

This is a year-round (12-month) position. Appointment will be made either with tenure, on the tenure track, or with security of position. Salary and benefits will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law; the position will remain open until filled. Questions should be directed to Professor Russell Gold, Chair of the Experiential Learning Hiring Committee, at lawhiring@ua.edu. Candidates seeking an appointment with tenure or on the tenure track should apply through the “Associate Dean for Experiential Learning - Tenure/Tenure Track” posting, and candidates seeking an appointment with security of position should apply through the “Associate Dean for Experiential Learning - Clinical Track” posting available at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/law. While applications will be considered until the position is filled, priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 22, 2024.

Visit UA’s employment website at https://careers.ua.edu/ for more information. The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW seeks to hire a director to help establish, teach, and direct the Veterans Legal Support Clinic (VLS Clinic). The VLS Clinic will be housed on the University’s Lawrence campus. This position is a twelve-month unclassified professional staff position.

The State of Kansas is home to three major military bases and nearly 200,000 veterans. These veterans often encounter problems obtaining benefits and navigating status issues.

The Veterans Legal Support Clinic is part of the Law School’s robust clinical program and will help meet the needs of the area veteran population by providing legal services and community education.

The director manages the overall operations of the VLS Clinic. This includes administering the clinic, providing direction and leadership, supervising students, and support staff, obtaining and maintaining grants to fund the VLS Clinic, and ensuring that all required grant reports are properly prepared and submitted. Supervision of students involves providing guidance and oversight on their cases and meeting regularly with interns to ensure that they are receiving proper instructional support.

The director is responsible for teaching the classroom component of the VLS Clinic and developing curriculum, course materials, and syllabi as necessary. The director evaluates student work and administers and grades assignments and exams.

The director maintains a regular caseload and maintains active engagement and outreach in the veteran community and with the veteran legal clinical education community. The director also supervises and coordinates the work of a staff attorney, administrative assistant and student employees and performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure clinical program success.

Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, at least five years of law practice, or law teaching, or other post JD legal experience, and Kansas Bar admission (or willingness to obtain Kansas Bar admission in the first year of appointment).

To apply: https://employment.ku.edu/jobs/staff/director-veterans-legal-support-clinic/29240br 

Review of applications will being November 11, 2024, and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To ensure priority consideration, apply by the review date.

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, parental status, gender identity, gender expression or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination