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

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

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

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

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

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Additionally, a successful applicant should have a record of excellence in academia or in practice, the potential to be an outstanding teacher, and demonstrable scholarly promise.

Interested persons should apply as follows

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

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

• Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Clinical Legal Education): FAC00123PO24 https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/171502

• Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Environmental Law):  FAC00124PO24 https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/171490

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

Although a formal application is required in order to be considered, candidates are welcome to contact the hiring committee with any questions regarding the application process at hiring@law.sc.edu.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery there from or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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

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

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

Candidates must possess a J.D. or comparable law degree and be admitted, or able to satisfy the requirements for admission, to the Iowa Bar. An exceptional academic record, distinguished record of clinical teaching or extensive practice-related experience, a demonstrated capacity for excellence in teaching, supervision and assessment, and service is preferred. At least three years of practice experience is required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the university: Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. About Lubbock: Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the School of Law:

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

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

 

Major/Essential Job Functions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Faculty Required Qualifications:

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

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

3. Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing skills;

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred qualifications:

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

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

3. Skill in preparing and administering budgets;

4. Skill in administering grants and preparing grant applications;

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

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

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

Application deadline is July 12, 2024.

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

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

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

Job Description

Legal Services

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

Community Outreach & Education

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies

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

To Apply

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

• Savannah Fellow: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/hr/postings/349736
• Athens Fellow: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/hr/postings/327457

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

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

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

Responsibilities: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEXAS A&M SCHOOL OF LAW seeks a staff attorney to work with its Medical Legal Partnership. The attorney will be responsible for practicing law and helping the Medical Legal Partnership Director supervise students who work on a variety of legal matters, primarily on guardianship, probate, estate planning, and SSI cases.  The MLP Staff Attorney may engage in classroom teaching, as needed, but not as a primary task for this position.  The MLP Staff Attorney will assist in the management of cases and marketing of the MLP program.

Required Education and Experience:

· Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

·  Five years of experience in civil law practice with familiarity of law relating to guardianships and SSI.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

·  Licensed by the State Bar of Texas for 5 years minimum.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  Ability to mentor and supervise law students; assign tasks and provide feedback on their performance.

·   Skills and experience navigating relevant technology, including social media platforms and word processing software.

·  Ability to manage a docket with a mix of cases that focus on probate, guardianships, estate planning, SSI applications, and other related areas of civil law.

·  Ability to learn new areas of law.

·  Ability to work with and build new community collaborators to organize CLEs, outreach events, informational programs, and new client intake.

·  Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

·  Ability to work independently under the direction of the Medical Legal Partnership Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Ability to speak Spanish.

·  Experience in representing low-income clients and mentoring law students.

Essential Duties/Tasks

·  CLIENT REPRESENTATION & STUDENT SUPERVISION: Supervises law students in the Law Clinic and MLP by providing students with direction and assistance on addressing caseload. Attends court with students and being present at hearings where students appear. Reviews, provides feedback, edits, and approves all letters, emails, documents, trial notebooks, and other work product produced by students. Advises students in all aspects of cases (strategy, research, investigations, drafting, preparing for trial, conducting hearings, etc.). Helps students manage client relationships and ensures students properly document work done in physical case files and law practice management systems. Enters time weekly and closing out cases in a timely manner. Meets with students weekly to discuss case status and strategy. Assists or covers for other supervising attorney’s clients or students when needed. Work on cases without student assistance when students are not available.

·  ADMINISTRATIVE: Contributes data and information to compile and timely complete reports for MLP funders and partners. Collaborates with the law school’s marketing team to promote the Law Clinic and MLP to students and general public by through social media and newsletters. Attends CLE conferences and events, including statewide conferences for SSI, guardianship, probate, estate planning, and poverty law, as funding permits. Participates in the AALS New Clinicians Conference and other conferences deemed necessary or helpful to execute duties. Provides other administrative support, as needed.

·  INSTRUCTION: Co-teaches the classroom component, when needed, and may be asked to develop teaching materials. Treats students with respect and models professional and ethical behavior that upholds and enhances the reputation of the Law Clinic, MLP, the law school, and clinical program.

·  ORGANIZATION/EVENTS: Works in collaboration with partners to provide events for low-income individuals. Helps coordinate know-your-rights events, workshops, and seminars that engage clinic and non-clinic students in pro bono work.

You can see the full job posting, including how to apply, here. Please direct any questions to Lori Rogde at lrogde@law.tamu.edu.

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/Staff Attorney position beginning July 2024. This is a 12-month grant-funded position with a 12-month renewal possibility. 

Case Western Reserve University School of Law has a dynamic and nationally recognized Experiential Education curriculum. The highly regarded Milton and Charlotte Kramer Law Clinic forms part of this curriculum. The Second Chance Reentry Clinic represents individuals facing legal barriers as a result of their criminal records. The Clinic’s cases sit at the intersection of the civil and criminal justice systems and tackle issues related to mass incarceration, prisoner reentry, and the collateral consequences of criminal convictions. The successful candidate can expect to handle cases in a variety of legal settings, including state court and administrative agencies and may participate in policy advocacy. 

We seek candidates with distinguished academic records, extensive practice experience and experience teaching or supervising students in a legal setting. Successful candidates should have a strong commitment to representing formerly incarcerated individuals and a strong commitment to teaching.  The Second Chance Reentry Law Clinic was created by a partnership between the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry. The project was designed to help remove barriers to individuals returning from incarceration. The primary role of the Staff Attorney/Lecturer is to engage in direct client representation and to provide supervision and training for law students who will directly represent clients referred to the Clinic from the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry, among other locations. The successful candidate will engage in activities that include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Provide direct representation to qualified clients referred through the Office of Reentry and other agencies in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings. Areas of representation include but are not limited to: Expungement – Criminal and Evictions, CQE & CAE, Outstanding Warrants, Driver’s License Reinstatements, Court Debt, Child Support Modification, Consumer Credit & Debit, and Public Benefits. 

·         Create and deliver Brief Advice Expungement Clinics in the Cleveland Metropolitan Area. 

·         Provide supervision and training for law students enrolled in the Second Chance Reentry Clinic.

The Lecturer/Staff Attorney will join the Kramer Law Clinic faculty and will work with the Director of the Kramer Law Clinic and the Kramer Law Clinic Managing Attorney.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216-368-8877 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. Further information about the law school is available at http://law.case.edu.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

·         A J.D. degree from an approved, ABA accredited school, with a record of strong academic achievement;

·         Admission to the bar in Ohio or ability to waive into the jurisdiction;

·         Three years of practice experience in the relevant legal areas; law school teaching experience preferred;

·         Experience supervising and/or training law students.

·         Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications:

·         Experience in a clinical teaching setting.

Application Instructions

Candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample (such as a memo, brief, motion, or other legal document that you primarily authored).  Please apply here:  https://apply.interfolio.com/144584

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking applications for the Salisbury Clinical Fellowship in Child and Family Law. Loyola’s ChildLaw program is offering this two-year Fellowship, to commence in July of 2024. The Fellowship will provide a unique opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain experience in both clinical law teaching and litigation in the field of child law. The Clinical Fellow will work closely with the ChildLaw Clinic Faculty, assisting in the representation of clients, the supervision of students, and the development of course curriculum.

The Salisbury Fellow will share responsibility with the Clinic Director and Associate Director for the ChildLaw Clinic. The Clinic affords representation to child clients, primarily in the areas of child protection and child custody. The Fellow will assist with the supervision of law students in their representation of clinic clients. The Fellow will be expected to assist with all levels of client representation, including pre-trial, trial and appellate proceedings. The Fellow will also participate in the development of the course curriculum and the teaching of a weekly seminar, focused on ethical and substantive issues arising in the representation of child clients, skills training, and the discussion of current clinic cases. The Fellow will be encouraged to develop independent areas of interest, consistent with the mission of the ChildLaw Clinic.

Criteria for Selection: Priority will be given to recent law school graduates who have a demonstrated interest in the field of child and family law and an interest in pursuing a career in clinical law teaching. Candidates with at least two years of practice experience are preferred. Admission or eligibility for admission to the Illinois bar by July 1, 2024, is required. (Out-of-state applicants should review Illinois Supreme Court Rule 717 for special admission criteria applicable to legal service program lawyers.)

Selection Process: The position will begin on July 1, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a letter of interest describing the candidate’s reasons for applying for the fellowship, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a sample of scholarly or other written work, (4) a law school transcript, (5) two letters of recommendation, and (6) the names and contact information of individuals prepared to provide professional references. Applications should be submitted through Loyola’s Careers website at https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/28254 Inquiries should be directed to Professor Bruce A. Boyer, Director of the Civitas ChildLaw Clinic, Loyola University Chicago, 25 E. Pearson St., 11th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, bboyer@luc.edu.

Loyola is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. Loyola Law School’s mission statement was recently revised to emphasize the school’s focus on preparing graduates who will be ethical advocates for justice and equity, who will lead efforts to dismantle the legal, economic, political, and social structures that generate and sustain racism and all forms of oppression, and who will advance a rule of law that promotes social justice. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our mission and strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. Consistent with this goal, applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged. Candidates are encouraged to consult our website to gain a clearer understanding of the missions of both the University (www.luc.edu/mission/index.shtml) and the Law School (https://www.luc.edu/law/about/mission).