THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING COLLEGE OF LAW in Laramie, Wyoming, seeks an entry-level or pre-tenure lateral professor to direct the law school’s Defender Aid Clinic, including supervising students in a live-clinic setting. The faculty director will also be required to teach up to two additional courses, such as appellate advocacy and/or a special topics course (e.g., sentencing, rehabilitation, or a policing course), depending on curricular needs.

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QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a tenure-track clinical faculty position to join our clinical education program (“Clinic”). We welcome candidates with significant practice experience representing low-income clients and with strong academic credentials. Applicants with experience working in all practice areas are encouraged to apply, as the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop the vision and direction of their work going forward. Applicants should be committed to working in a collaborative clinical community with a passion for teaching and mentoring students. We will consider both entry-level and lateral candidates. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds would enhance the diversity of our faculty.

About the School:

The Quinnipiac University School of Law is a collaborative and diverse community of students, teachers, and legal professionals dedicated to educating the “whole lawyer” - one who embodies deep personal and professional values, thinks holistically about client needs, and applies a thorough and nuanced understanding of the law to make a measurable impact on society. Our core values of diversity and inclusion are vital to achieving justice for all people without bias or discrimination. The School of Law respects the backgrounds, life experiences and viewpoints of everyone in our community. Our program blends rigorous classroom instruction with extensive practical training. Our faculty members are accomplished attorneys, respected scholars, and mentors who represent a broad range of legal specialties. We enjoy robust partnerships with more than 350 externship field sites across the Northeast. We run six on-campus law clinics and three student-edited scholarly journals. Our competition teams in Moot Court, Mock Trial, and Dispute Resolution regularly win regional tournaments and represent our school at the national level. The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a proud member of the Association of American Law Schools.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Teach, advise, and mentor students in the Clinic setting and evaluate student performance;
• Share responsibility for developing and teaching the Clinic seminar;
• Design the focus and selection of client representation in collaboration with Clinic faculty;
• Supervise students in the advice and representation of clients through direct service, education, and/or policy advocacy;
• Work collaboratively as part of the broader clinical program on programmatic initiatives;
• Participate in professional activities, which may include publishing legal scholarship, giving scholarly presentations, serving on committees or in leadership roles in professional organizations, or other activities as appropriate;
• Participate in faculty governance and law school administration.

Education Requirements:

• Juris Doctor required

Qualifications:

• License to practice law in any state, with a preference for Connecticut Bar admission;
• At least five years of legal practice experience including but not limited to that performed in a clinical education setting;
• Proven record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful teaching, professional engagement, and scholarly achievement;
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical legal education and experience supervising law students or junior lawyers;
• Excellent analytical skills, including in oral and written communication;
• A strong academic record;
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit applications electronically using the APPLY button on this page. Required materials should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. The letter of interest should include a description of the clinic the candidate proposes to teach. A sample of written work and references will be requested for candidates invited for a final interview. Consideration of candidates will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to any member of the hiring committee—i.e. Professor Kevin Barry at mailto:kevin.barry@quinnipiac.edu, Professor Alice Rosenthal at mailto:alice.rosenthal@quinnipiac.edu, and Professor Sheila Hayre at mailto:sheila.hayre@quinnipiac.edu

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Applications close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6012876

THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Professor faculty position to direct our Domestic Violence Clinic, beginning in August, 2025.

To review our job posting and application instructions, please click here: https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535059/dv-clinic-director. A summary of the position is below. Feel free to circulate this email to anyone who may be interested.

Please contact Laurie Hauber, Director of Experiential Education, at lhauber@uoregon.edu for additional information.

Position Summary

The Domestic Violence Clinic provides real-world legal education for law students by training them to provide high-quality, trauma-informed legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The attorneys of the Clinic specialize in representing survivors of abuse in restraining orders, family law, and other related legal matters. The Clinic is an important educational experience for the law students who participate, as it prepares them to meet the legal needs of clients who have experienced abuse and offers them an opportunity to work on actual cases. It is also a crucial resource in Oregon for survivors seeking safety and access to justice as affordable legal services are very limited.

When fully staffed, the Clinic consists of three attorneys (the Clinic Director, a staff attorney and a post-graduate fellow), one legal assistant, and one advocate. All of the positions are funded through a combination of federal grants and state funding. The Clinic offers clinical classes to law students who want experience in representing low-income survivors of domestic violence in restraining orders and family law matters. There are two tracks: (1) the Domestic Violence Protective Order Clinic, where students focus on restraining order matters; and (2) the Domestic Violence Civil Clinic, where students focus on civil legal actions, with an emphasis on family law (divorce, child custody and parenting time, support, paternity), and may also work on cases involving public benefits, housing, employment, unemployment compensation, consumer credit, and related criminal matters. The Director and Staff Attorney provide direct services to clients year-round. The Clinic also houses Student Survivor Legal Services. This program provides legal services to students at the University of Oregon and other higher education institutions in Lane County.

In addition to teaching one or both of the clinic tracks, the Clinic Director will be responsible for managing the day-to-day functioning of the Clinic, administering the grants funding the Clinic, and applying for continuing funding for the Clinic to ensure the Clinic’s long-term sustainability. In addition, the Director will work with the law school administration to continue to develop the academic programming and services offered by the Clinic.

The Domestic Violence Clinic Director will supervise the employees of the Clinic and will report to the dean of the School of Law. The Director position will be a 12-month, funding contingent, career non-tenure-track assistant clinic professor position.

The University of Oregon School of Law is a dynamic, ABA-accredited law school and Oregon’s only public law school. Degrees offered include: Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution (CRES), and a minor in undergraduate legal studies. Oregon Law’s mission is to provide a world-class education. We prepare students through excellent classroom teaching paired with a multitude of practical experience opportunities and robust professional development. Our faculty produce exceptional research and scholarship. We accomplish our mission in a positive, inclusive environment where we strive to provide everyone opportunities to grow, contribute, and develop. Our aim is to learn, teach, and practice the principles of equity and justice as critical foundations for our overall effort to achieve excellence as a top-ranked law school. Success in this work requires a diverse group of people in various faculty and staff roles working in one of our two locations, Eugene and Portland. The University of Oregon is located within the traditional homelands of the Southern Kalapuya. Learn more about Oregon Law at law.uoregon.edu, and consider joining our team.

PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW seeks applicants to serve as the Director of the Disaster Relief Clinic. The Director of the Disaster Relief Clinic will direct the CSOL’s pro bono and clinical responses to the 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles and other natural disasters. The director will administer the program under supervision of the Associate Dean of Clinical Education & Global Programs, will lead the clinic’s and pro bono program’s law practice, practice law directly with clinical faculty and staff attorneys, supervise pro bono and clinic students, and teach the Disaster Relief Clinic.

The Clinic’s teaching practice will provide legal services to clients who lost their homes or property in recent wildfires in Los Angeles, including education, advice, counsel, and advocacy on FEMA applications and appeals, insurance matters, housing issues, and rebuilding questions.

The Disaster Relief Clinic is a component of the Program of Clinical Education and the Pro Bono Programs at the School of Law. Through the pro bono programs, law students volunteer to handle basic legal matters under supervision of the director and other faculty. In the clinical course, enrolled students earn credit for a greater volume of supervised, focused work on more complex and demanding matters. The director will supervise pro bono students’ work in Spring 2025 and Summer 2025. The director will revive, teach, and direct students in the Disaster Relief Clinic course in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising students in legal work, teaching and directing the Disaster Relief Clinic and its associated programs. The director may also supervise part-time staff attorneys. The director will also be responsible for organizing and executing community education and field clinics throughout the community, will be primarily responsible for developing and maintaining vital relationships with area partners, legal aid agencies, counterpart clinics, local governments, donors, and other stakeholders.

Duties

Supervising pro bono and clinic students' legal work for clients.

Teaching clinical course seminar and providing on-going, continuous, faculty-guided reflection in various forms and modes.

Practicing law directly for clients in the clinic and pro bono programs.

Liaising and communicating regularly and effectively with internal and external partners, collaborating agencies, donors, and other stakeholders.

Conducting regular orientation and training for pro bono students.

Managing significant academic and law practice documentation and records with the Clinical Program Manager.

Performing additional duties as necessary or required.

Upholding University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: Must hold a J.D., be licensed to practice law in California, be willing to start immediately, be able to work full-time in person at the School of Law with options for occasional remote work, and be able to work irregular hours occasionally while offering events and clinics in the community. The candidate’s record should demonstrate superb lawyering skills, leadership and management experience, strong teaching ability, and the communication and interpersonal skills essential to being an effective clinical teacher.

Preferred: Experience working with law students on client cases in a clinical, externship or similar setting.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Restricted, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Apply at this site: https://jobs.pepperdine.edu/jobs/director-of-the-disaster-relief-clinic-malibu-campus-california-united-states

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks a dynamic and proven Supervising Attorney with experience as a lawyer, advocate, and teacher to support the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. The Clinic is a joint project between the Duke Law School and the Nicholas School of the Environment, enrolling students from each school to work on interdisciplinary projects and cases for clients who cannot afford legal and professional environmental services.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Co-Directors and Staff Scientist to teach in the Clinic’s seminar and supervise student work on cases and projects. The ideal candidate will exhibit:

· Experience in graduate school level teaching and student mentoring;

· Substantial legal experience representing clients in environmental law matters.

· Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to build and maintain connections to environmentally-focused non-governmental organizations and work on behalf of participants in coalitions.

· Demonstrated experience in combatting environmental injustice.

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

· Successful experience in supervising interdisciplinary teams.

North Carolina Bar membership is required for this position. Preference will be given to those already licensed in North Carolina. Non-members applying for this position would be expected to seek membership as soon as possible. Minimum professional requirements include a J.D. (or foreign equivalent) and at least three years of substantive legal experience providing exemplary representation in environmental law matters.

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 their 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 5:00 pm on March 7, 2025.

Apply Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29709

Applicants should also submit their letter of interest and résumé via email to Sandra Pettiford at pettiford@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.

LMU LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL seeks a Visiting Associate Clinical Professor for the Youth Justice Education Clinic. As part of the Loyola Social Justice Law Clinic (LSJLC), YJEC is a live-client clinic that provides client-centered and holistic education advocacy for young people who are criminalized and pushed out of schools based on race, disability, and/or gender identity. YJEC works to dismantle the school-prison nexus by advocating for school stability, community-led accountability, and limiting law enforcement on all school campuses. YJEC also strives to eliminate barriers to an equitable education and to foster community empowerment, working to transform our education system so that every young person can learn in a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment.

YJEC’s director is expected to teach and supervise law students in YJEC’s clinical courses. This includes all responsibilities of a faculty member in a live-client clinic setting, including developing the curriculum, regular student supervision meetings, supervised appearances in court as required by the needs of the cases and clients, and supervision of YJEC staff. In addition to teaching and supervising students enrolled in YJEC, the director will also continue the representation of YJEC clients during times of the year that students are not actively participating in the clinic.

YJEC is one of four clinics of the law school’s Center for Juvenile Law & Policy (CJLP). As such, the YJEC director is expected to assist in the operation of CJLP, including participating in the development of CJLP strategy. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with the Executive Director of the CJLP, University Advancement staff and the LSJLC Executive Director to create and oversee the implementation of fundraising strategies and grant fundraising.

The selected candidate will join our diverse community of clinicians and students in LSJLC and will be responsible for working with YJEC staff to integrate YJEC’s activities into the LSJLC and the broader law school community and mission. The Law School houses over twenty live-client clinics engaged in social justice legal advocacy on behalf of many different underrepresented communities in Los Angeles, so clinicians collaborate with each other to provide integrated representation that meets clients’ needs in many different legal forums. For more information, please visit www.lls.edu/yjec

Minimum qualifications include:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California Bar
• At least 7 years education legal experience.
• Experience teaching or supervising students in a clinical legal setting preferred. Experience supervising and/or teaching individuals in a clinical setting or public interest law office is required.
• Ability and willingness to work on campus to provide live teaching, supervision, and mentoring of clinic students.
• Strong writing and speaking skills.
• Strong service ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple demands in a busy work environment.
• A successful track record of working effectively with diverse and vulnerable client populations, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice

Hiring salary range: $100,000 – 125,000

Hiring salary will be commensurate with applicable knowledge, skills, and experience.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. In the application materials, applicants are encouraged to highlight how diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice play a role in their practice, teaching, and service. Apply at this link: https://lmu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Law-School-Campus/Visiting-Associate-Clinical-Professor-and-Director-of-the-Youth-Justice-Education-Clinic--YJEC-_R11211

This job posting will remain open until filled but priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply before February 21, 2025.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

THE HARVARD LAW SCHOOL Emmett Environmental Law & Policy Clinic is inviting applications for a full-time Clinical Fellow. The position will be based at the Harvard Law School campus in Cambridge, MA (with potential flexibility for limited remote work between semesters, depending on the fellow’s circumstances). Expected start date is July/August 2025, with some flexibility depending on the chosen candidate.

View full job description here:

https://clinics.law.harvard.edu/environment/2025/02/05/clinic-hiring-for-clinical-fellow-position/

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Given the breadth of the Clinic’s work, the Fellow should be interested in, and able to, dive deeply and relatively quickly into new areas of law.

The Clinical Fellow will work with the Clinic Director and Clinical Instructor on a broad array of environmental, energy, and natural resource cases and projects and assist with the supervision of the students working in the Clinic. The Fellow’s work will involve a mix of litigation, administrative advocacy, policy work, legislative drafting, and client advising. The Fellow will typically have a portfolio of multiple ongoing projects and tasks. Specifically, the Clinical Fellow will be expected to do some or all of the following:

• Participate in researching, writing, and editing briefs, research and policy papers, comment letters, petitions for rulemakings, complaints, legislation, and other case and project documents;
• Investigate and develop new Clinic projects and follow up on inquiries for the Clinic’s assistance;
• Assist in the development of educational materials (e.g., research guides), seminars, and webinars offered by the Clinic;
• Collaborate with students and engage in student outreach;
• Assist with event planning and organizing; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required

o J.D. (earned within the last three years) and admission to state bar

o Willingness to seek admission to the Massachusetts bar under Rule 3.01

• Preferred

o Some specialized knowledge and/or experience in environmental law, administrative law, energy law, federal Indian law, and/or local government law

o Clerkship(s), litigation experience, legislative or policy experience, or advanced degrees in relevant disciplines are valued

• The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and editing skills, have strong interpersonal skills, good time management, and be comfortable working both independently and in teams.

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following materials by email to Jacqueline Calahong (jcalahong@law.harvard.edu):

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant experience;
• Resume/CV;
• Law school transcript;
• One or two writing samples (preferably independently-authored articles, briefs, memoranda, comment letters, or white papers);
• The names of three references.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with application review starting early March 2025.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking to fill a tenure-track position leading its Criminal Practice Clinic. 

The professor will be expected to teach the Criminal Practice Clinic each semester. The responsibilities include supervision of student work, teaching the weekly clinic seminar, and managing the clinic’s docket. In addition to teaching, clinical faculty engage fully in scholarship and service at the law school. Clinic jobs are nine-month positions (summer months are reserved for research and writing) and include parity in voting, salary, and research support.

Candidates must be licensed attorneys, hold a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, and have a willingness to become a member of the Arkansas Bar. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of clinical teaching (or familiarity with clinical pedagogy) and three years of relevant practice experience. 

Northwest Arkansas (and the state in general) offers many opportunities to do meaningful work and to engage in partnerships across campus as well as with community and other organizations across the state, country, and world. 

The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. Fayetteville is at the center of a growing metropolitan area in the northwest corner of the state, a region recognized for its natural beauty and quality of life. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked Fayetteville as one of the “top ten” places to live in the United States. The region is welcoming, forward-thinking, and full of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The School of Law is committed to attracting a diverse workforce and proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. We welcome applications without regard to age, race/color, gender, pregnancy, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The position will begin August 2025.

If you have any questions or wish to apply, please contact Steve Clowney, head of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at sclowney@uark.edu.

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for a Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Law to join our Center for International Human Rights (CIHR) to begin on or around July 1, 2025. The Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor will be responsible for clinical teaching focused on health and human rights and will oversee Northwestern’s award-winning Access to Health project.

The Center for International Human Rights is part of Northwestern’s Bluhm Legal Clinic, which is nationally recognized as one of the most comprehensive and impactful clinical programs in the country. The Center offers a range of clinical projects that support partners around the world in the areas of international justice and accountability for war crimes; economic and social rights (with a focus on health); women’s rights; access to justice for children in contact with the law; technology and rights; and reparations.

The visitor will be responsible for co-teaching the Law School’s international human rights clinic during the fall semester, developing class sessions, and supervising student projects on health and human rights. During the spring semester, they will teach Northwestern’s interdisciplinary Access to Health course, which brings together students from the law, business, and medical schools to collaborate on improving rightsholders’ access to health and realization of their human right to health. The course includes a weekly seminar, as well as student clinical projects. The Access to Health project work and course are supported by a dedicated teaching fellow, through the Schuette Teaching Fellows program.

Responsibilities include designing and carrying out impactful projects in the area of human rights and global access to health; developing a syllabus for the Access to Health seminar; supervising the Access to Health clinical teaching fellow; writing donor reports and updates; reviewing student work product and providing thoughtful, constructive feedback; developing learning materials and guides for the Clinic’s ongoing use; and carrying out a range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth functioning of the Clinic and Center. Work product related to the clinic and project may include developing strategic advocacy or work plans, UN submissions, research memos, coordinating advocacy meetings, developing advocacy strategies, human rights factfinding, or other work needed to support project partners. The visitor is also responsible for supervising and accompanying students on travel related to project work they are supervising or co-supervising, as well as advising and mentoring students who are interested in pursuing opportunities in this field.

We are looking for candidates with substantial experience in the field of economic and social rights, ideally with prior experience in the area of health and human rights, and advocating for access to health in partnership with community or civil society organizations. Prior experience can include a range of approaches and strategies for advancing the right to health, broadly defined.

A JD or equivalent degree is required. Admission to the Illinois Bar or another U.S. jurisdiction is preferred. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required. Prior experience working with law school clinics or students is an advantage. The candidate must demonstrate commitment to working with students from a range of backgrounds and experience levels, and supporting their learning and growth. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice and an understanding of and appreciation for inclusive teaching practices, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints. 

This appointment is expected to begin in July 2025. The initial appointment will be for one year with the opportunity for reappointment for one additional year. The rank of the appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply, please submit an application here: Apply for Job. Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a 2-3 page statement describing your proposed approach to teaching health and human rights, as well as potential clinical projects you would bring to Northwestern, (3) a curriculum vitae, (4) a writing sample, and (5) the names and contact information of three references.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to Priyanka Motaparthy, Director of the Center for International Human Rights (priyanka.motaparthy@law.northwestern.edu). Application by February 21, 2025 is highly encouraged to be considered in our first round of review. The position will remain open until filled.  

The expected base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000. This base pay range is for a twelve-month academic appointment and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link above and below).

Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.

All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.

Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applications accepted here: Apply for Job

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

Staff Attorney

The Innocence and Justice Clinic (IJC), a clinical program of California Western School of Law (CWSL), seeks an attorney to focus on investigation and litigation of post-conviction claims of innocence. IJC provides high-caliber representation to individuals who are wrongfully convicted with a goal of securing their release from prison. Through this representation, IJC trains the next generation of attorneys, giving them hands-on experience so they learn to be zealous advocates. IJC uses innocence cases as a lens to illuminate the myriad problems within our criminal legal system, with the hope that we can work towards a system that is more just.

This is a full-time position, reporting to the Executive Director of California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic. As Staff Attorney, responsibilities include: investigating potential clients’ claims of innocence and litigating those claims, training law students and volunteers and supervising their work on IJC cases, screening applications for legal assistance from incarcerated individuals. The staff attorney will not be permitted to take on additional legal work outside of IJC responsibilities without advanced approval from the Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

• Investigate and litigate cases on behalf of IJC clients.
• Review and evaluate ongoing IJC cases.
• Understand and analyze complex legal proceedings.
• Develop investigation and litigation strategies.
• Work with experts to develop litigation strategies and maintain familiarity with relevant areas of expertise, such as DNA analysis and other forensic sciences.
• Draft legal memoranda, motions, petitions for writs of habeas corpus, and other legal documents.
• Participate in evidentiary hearings and make court appearances throughout Southern California.
• Conduct oral arguments before trial and appellate courts.
• Develop reentry plans for clients and facilitate reentry for recently released clients.
• Evaluate applications for legal services received by IJC to make case selection determinations.
• Investigate potential IJC cases.
• Supervise law students on IJC case work.

o Provide appropriate feedback and support to assigned students on a regular basis.

o Facilitate weekly supervisory meetings with students on assigned cases.

o Engage in multiple rounds of drafting of legal pleadings with law students and volunteers.

o Oversee students’ case investigations.

o Edit legal writing and correspondence.

o Assist students on prison visits.

o Assist students in class presentations and participation.

o Teach or co-teach clinic classes.

• Work with pro bono attorneys and law student volunteers.

o Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plan to use volunteer resources to support IJC case work.

o Develop and facilitate trainings for volunteers.

o Supervise volunteer law student and pro bono attorney work on IJC case work.

• Engage in community outreach efforts.

o Educate the public about the work of IJC and systemic problems within the criminal legal system.

o Develop legislative advocacy priorities and participatory defense strategies.

o Interface with CDCR staff to build informational presence in prison law libraries.

o Support coalition building within criminal legal community.

• Keep abreast of changes in law, policy, and forensic science that could impact IJC’s work.
• Contribute to a welcoming, cooperative, and inclusive work environment.
• Adhere to department’s budget policies and procedures.
• Suggest strategies to promote productivity and service.
• Attend law school functions as the representative of the department.
• Travel to regional and national events as needed.
• Comply with CWSL Travel Policy and related expense reporting.
• Work with appropriate level of assistance, instruction and supervision.
• Proactively advise the Associate Director of project status, potential issues and overall progress.
• Perform, with team approach, other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate, member of California Bar in good standing, and interest and experience in the practice of post-conviction criminal law.
• Minimum of (3) years of trial and/or appellate experience in criminal defense, post-conviction litigation, or other criminal litigation.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficient at managing multiple priorities.
• Experience in higher education or teaching is beneficial.
• Preference for applicants who are proficient or fluent in Spanish.
• Requires strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, and strong advocacy skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with a diverse client population, experience teaching or supervising students or attorneys, and a commitment to social justice.
• Applicants should possess a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to lawyering.
• Must be able to travel throughout the state with occasional out of state travel.
• Requires the ability to work on weekends and some evenings.
• Daily access to a reliable vehicle, obtain and maintain a valid California driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance acknowledging the vehicle is used for employee’s work purposes. Must maintain a clean driving record.

Computer Skills:

• Highly proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• General Internet skills are essential.
• Proficient with Adobe Pro and Canva.
• Highly proficient with legal research databases such as Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.
• Experience with CLIO or other case management software required.
• Aptitude for learning new technology.
• Willingness to explore AI technologies.

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annual Salary

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for this role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The higher end of the range will be considered for well qualified candidates. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the law school reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the law school anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity and budget.

The law school offers competitive benefits for eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• Generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (depending on which plan/level the employee elects).
• 403 (b) Employer Retirement contribution of 8% (up to 8k per year) Fully and immediately vested.
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Reduced Summer Work Schedule (paid).
• Paid Winter Break (week of x-mas through new year)
• Additional 10+ Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs

Perks:

• Little Italy/Downtown location for convenient access to great restaurants and after-hour activities.
• Free on-campus parking facilities provided.
• Employee engagement events held both virtually and on-campus.
• On-Campus Convenience Store.
• Complimentary bottomless Specialty Coffee.
• Use of on-campus Law Library facilities.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through February 28, 2025.

Resume, Cover Letter, 2 Professional References and Writing Sample REQUIRED.

APPLY NOW

Complete an application through the CWSL Career Center website at https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=35y2n&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US or visit our website at CWSL.edu and search Current Job Openings.

About us:

Established in 1924, CWSL is an ABA accredited and AALS member, non-profit law school located in downtown San Diego, California. CWSL has the distinction of being San Diego’s oldest law school. CWSL is the recipient of numerous community service awards, including the State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Service Award, and the federal government’s President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The law school is also home to numerous outstanding programs, including the Innocence and Justice Clinic, Community Law Project, and New Media Rights Program. The faculty are dedicated to teaching, research, and service to the community. Detailed information is available at https://www.cwsl.edu/

California Western School of Law is committed to using the law to prevent and solve human and societal problems. In conjunction with our mission - to train ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers, representative of our diverse society and equipped to use the law effectively and creatively on behalf of all members of society - we value a rich diversity among our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as in the larger communities of which we are a part.

The law school is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The law school provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.