THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW seeks applications for a clinical fellowship in our Civil Rights and Justice Clinic.  This is a one-year position that may be extended to two years, beginning Summer/Fall of 2023, designed for lawyers with some law practice who are considering a career in civil-rights/public interest litigation, law school teaching, or some combination of thereof. The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor David B. Owens (David B. Owens | UW School of Law). The fellow will work in our year-long Civil Rights and Justice Clinic.  The Civil Rights and Justice Clinic (CRJC) aims to be a national leader in focusing on issues of constitutional rights, policing, and other issues related to criminal adjudication and social justice. The mission of the clinic is to address the violation of people’s rights, to confront racial and social inequity, and to pursue measures of accountability and reform that will prevent and deter wrongs in the future.  To do so, the CRJC focuses principally on representing people, and classes of people, who have been abused or harmed by the police or other public officials in civil rights actions pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. In addition, the Clinic represents clients in state-court proceedings under Washington’s Wrongly Convicted Person’s Act; collaborating in non-litigation, community-driven initiatives the improve policy, practice, both locally and through legislative efforts; and engaging in research and advocacy to address issues systemic issues (e.g., through conducting research studies, authoring amicus briefs on important issues in state and federal courts.). The University of Washington School of Law equips students with the with intellectual tools and hands-on legal experience in their journey to become practice-ready lawyers able to work in any field they choose through excellent doctrinal and experiential offerings. The University of Washington School of Law’s Clinical Program provides students with real-world legal experience assisting clients and communities working on real cases, transactions and projects for academic credit supervised by experienced faculty members. The Clinical law program currently has 10 in-house clinics and partners with the Washington Innocence Project. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Representing clients and supervising students in their litigation. • The focus of the Fellowship, as with the clinic, is day-to-day civil-rights litigation at every phase of a case, i.e., pleadings, discovery (written and oral), motion practice, appeals, and negotiation. • If interested, assisting in teaching classes, and pursuing a scholarship agenda may be supported. This is a 12-month position, and the fellow will work on cases over the summer.  The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor David B. Owens. Annual salary is $75,000-80,000. Fellows receive health benefits and access to university facilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) • Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team and must possess strong written and oral communication skills. • Some legal experience is preferred, though not required, and applicants with background working in federal courts (via clerkships or other fellowships), doing litigation in the field (in any capacity), or with other litigation experience is preferred.  • Admission to WA state bar preferred, other state bar passage is accepted. Application Process:  Click this link to begin the application process - UW Human Resources (washington.edu) The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS WILLIAM S. BOYD SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for Assistant/Associate Dean, Student Affairs, [R0135615].

ROLE OF THE POSITION

The Assistant or Associate Dean for Student Affairs serves as the primary administrator for student services; the Assistant or Associate Dean is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering various programming and services, and developing and implementing policies and processes that meet the needs of an ever-changing law student body. In addition, the Assistant or Associate Dean serves as the primary supervisor and manager for several student-facing operations, including the Law Registrar's Office, the Law Information Technology Department, Graduate Programs, and the Law Academic Success Program. As part of the role, the Assistant or Associate Dean serves as the primary academic and non-academic advisor to the student body, oversees the successful administration of programming and services for student wellness and well-being, academic success and bar passage efforts, equity and inclusion efforts and student organization support. The Assistant or Associate Dean will engage with the Boyd Law internal and external communities, work collaboratively with the Dean and Boyd Law’s leadership team, and provide leadership around student success, well-being, and inclusion efforts.

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV is a leading public law school founded on a commitment to public service and community engagement. With its nationally ranked Lawyering Process Program, Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, and the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic, Boyd offers a dynamic curriculum designed to teach students critical thinking and lawyering skills. Boyd has an LL.M. in Gaming Law and Regulation and a variety of distinctive Programs in Health Law; Indian Nations Gaming and Governance; International, Transnational, and Comparative Law; and Race, Gender & Policing. Through its J.D. curriculum, students can pursue academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Intellectual Property, and Workplace and Employment Law. The law school is located at the heart of the UNLV campus. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the state’s largest comprehensive doctoral degree granting institution with Schools of Business, Dental Medicine, Engineering, Hospitality, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, among many others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; or a Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have significant law school professional experience, preferably in student affairs-related work, and a record of progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience. Other preferred qualifications include excellent project management skills, strong organizational skills with attention to detail, the ability to carry out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong service commitment.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 1, 2023.

Materials should be addressed to Brian Wall, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, R0135615 in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.https://www.unlv.edu/police/report The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER STURM COLLEGE OF LAW is hiring a Visiting Professor for its Community Economic Development Clinic. 

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is a national leader in experiential learning, whose innovative and highly respected clinical program ranks in the Top 10 in the nation. Located in a beautiful and dynamic urban setting, the law school features an outstanding and diverse student body, a nationally respected faculty, a motivated and highly professional staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains.

The Sturm College of Law was the first law school in the nation to offer academic credit to students for representing indigent clients. Today, its nationally ranked Student Law Office provides second- and third-year law students the opportunity to refine their lawyering skills while providing outstanding representation to clients. The clinical program at the Sturm College of Law offers clinics in a variety of areas, including advancing social change, civil litigation, civil rights, community economic development, criminal defense, environmental law, and immigration law and policy.

Position Summary

The Sturm College of Law seeks to hire a visiting faculty member, at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, to lead its Community Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) for the 2023-24 academic year, with the possibility of renewal as a visitor for up to two years. The CEDC is an intensive, year-long program in which students represent nonprofit corporations, community-based associations, and small businesses in matters relating to transactional law. Working under the supervision of licensed attorneys, students support grassroots organizations and promote community-based neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and small business growth. Students participate in drafting corporate formation documents, assisting nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt applications and maintenance of tax-exempt status, drafting and negotiating contracts, and other transactions related to economic development and redevelopment.
 
Essential Functions

· Leadership of the CEDC

· Supervision of second- and third-year students, with the goals of training students to become ethical, effective, and compassionate lawyers and of delivering outstanding client representation

· Classroom teaching and curricular development

Required Qualifications

· JD or equivalent degree

· 3-5 years of experience in relevant areas of transactional law

· Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse communities and a commitment to incorporating inclusive teaching methods designed to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations

· Membership in the Colorado bar or the ability to gain admission by June 1, 2023 (Note: The state of Colorado permits faculty members teaching in a law school clinical program to waive into the bar.)

Preferred Qualifications

· Teaching, training, or supervision of law students or early-career lawyers

· Experience with community economic development

Work Schedule

While the University’s administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University’s academic calendars are posted on the registrar’s website: https://www.du.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar here: http://www.law.du.edu/academics/registrar).

Application Deadline
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit applications by March 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$155,000 (dependent on rank and experience)

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Name and information of three (3) professional references

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: February 22, 2023
Applications close: Open until filled

We are excited to announce that we will be launching a Veterans Law Clinic here at WashULaw this fall and are in search of our inaugural director.  This clinic will join the 18 other clinics and externships in our outstanding clinical education program.

To apply for the position, please go to:  https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Assistant-Professor-of-Practice---Director---Veterans-Law-Clinic_JR73066?q=veteran.  A summary of the position is below:

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for the faculty position of Director of its new Veterans Law Clinic. The Clinic will begin operation at the start of the 2023 fall semester and will join the School’s eighteen other law clinics and externships (see law.wustl.edu/academics/clinical-education-program/). 

The Veterans Law Clinic, through its second- and third-year law students, will provide free legal assistance to veterans who cannot otherwise afford the services of an attorney.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·         Oversee all aspects of the Clinic, including the teaching of students (through one-on-one tutorials and a weekly seminar).

·         Supervise and responsible for student casework.

·         Identification and selection of clients.

·         Administration of the office and staff.

·         Teach other courses and assist other law school programs as needed.

American University, Washington College of Law is seeking applications for Practitioners-in-Residence for academic year AY2023-24 in the Civil Advocacy Clinic, the Immigrant Justice Clinic, and the Janet R. Spragens Federal Tax Clinic. American University’s in-house, “live-client” Clinical Program, comprising eleven (11) in-house clinics and serving approximately 200 students per year, is respected for its leadership in scholarship, development of clinical methodology, contributions to increasing access to justice for under-served clients and breadth of offerings.

 

The Practitioner-in-Residence Program, created in 1998, is a program designed to train lawyers or entry-level clinicians interested in becoming clinical teachers in the practice and theory of clinical legal education.  Many graduates of the Practitioners-in-Residence program (over 25) have gone on to tenure-track teaching positions at other law schools. Practitioners supervise student casework, co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty. They also teach a course outside of the clinical curriculum.  The Practitioner-in-Residence Program provides training in clinical theory and methodology and a writing workshop designed to assist Practitioners in the development of their scholarship.

 

Minimum qualifications include a JD degree, outstanding academic record, three years’ experience as a lawyer and membership in a state bar. The salary for the position is $90,000. American University is an EEO\AA employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

 

Applications that include a curriculum vitae and cover letter should be submitted online via the InterFolio portal at the links noted below.

 

Civil Advocacy Clinic: http://apply.interfolio.com/121655

 

Immigrant Justice Clinic: http://apply.interfolio.com/121660

 

Janet R. Spragens Federal Tax Clinic: http://apply.interfolio.com/121661

  

Please contact Erica Devine, Special Assistant to the Dean, at edevine@wcl.american.edu if you have any general questions regarding the application process and Professor Llezlie Green, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, llgreen@wcl.american.edu for any other questions about the position. The positions will remain open until filled.

 

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not  discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.

 

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

University of Connecticut, School of Law

Position ID:     UConn-School of Law-497208 [#24413, 497208]

Position Title: Visiting Instructor of Law (Teaching Fellow) - Criminal Defense Clinic

Position Location:      Hartford, Connecticut 06105-229, United States [map] sort by distance

Subject Area: Law

Appl Deadline:           (posted 2023/02/24, listed until 2023/08/23)

Position Description:    https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24413

INTRODUCTION

The University of Connecticut School of Law invites applicants to serve as a Teaching Fellow in its Criminal Defense Clinic, an intensive in-house clinical program, beginning in the summer of 2023. This is a full-time, 2-year (renewed annually), end-date appointment, subject to annual review and renewal, that does not lead to academic tenure or other permanent employment.

This position offers an attorney with an interest in clinical teaching the opportunity to teach, supervise students, and work with experienced faculty members in a law school clinical program. The fellow's duties will include planning and teaching clinic classes, supervising clinic students’ casework, and direct client representation. The fellow will work closely with the Clinic’s faculty director and will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty and students in the Law School. The fellow will also have the opportunity and support to work on scholarship and pursue other learning goals.

The School of Law is especially interested in candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty and community. We welcome applications from individuals underrepresented in the legal academy, as well as candidates with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich the diversity of our community.

The Criminal Defense Clinic is one of 19 clinics and field placement programs operated by the Law School, including a robust in-house clinical program that comprises clinics focusing on asylum, criminal defense, tax, intellectual property, housing, and animal law, and clinics run in partnership with non-profits affiliated with the Law School that focuses on child advocacy, environmental law, elder law, veterans’ benefits, and disability rights. UConn Law was an early leader nationally in clinical legal education, and its clinics and field placement programs continue to garner recognition statewide for training lawyers and providing outstanding service to members of the community. 

Additional information about the clinics at UConn Law School can be found on the Law School’s website, at https://www.law.uconn.edu/academics/clinics-experiential-learning/clinics-field-placements.  A recently-published short book, “Born Fighting: Clinical Education at the University of Connecticut School of Law,” traces the clinic’s fifty-year history: https://today.uconn.edu/school-stories/new-book-describes-history-uconn-law-clinic/.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and co-teaching the clinic seminar classes.

Supervising clinic students’ casework outside of court hearings.

Supervising students in court.

Conducting and supervising client interviews and making referrals.

Providing short consultations to clinic callers.

Planning and participating in advocacy, research, education, and outreach projects related to the clinic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A J.D. degree.

Membership in the Connecticut bar or the ability to become a member within three months of hire (Connecticut’s bar admission rules allow faculty members to be admitted without taking the Connecticut bar examination in some circumstances).

Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.

Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono legal work.

Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Practice experience in the field of criminal law.

An outstanding law school and/or law practice record.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

The position is at the Law School campus in Hartford. This is a non-tenure track 2-year (renewed annually), end-date appointment, subject to annual review and renewal. The annual salary is $65,000. Benefits include health insurance and research support.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24413 and submit the following application materials:

A cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.)

Writing sample

Contact information for three (3) letters of reference

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Application Materials Required:

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

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Commitment to Diversity Statement

Writing Sample

Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.law.uconn.edu/

 

University of Connecticut School of Law

55 Elizabeth Street

Hartford, CT 06105-229

University of Connecticut, School of Law

Position ID:      UConn-School of Law-497207 [#24339, 497207]

Position Title: Visiting Instructor of Law (Teaching Fellow) - Tax Clinic

Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:       Hartford, Connecticut 06105-229, United States [map] sort by distance

Subject Area:   Law

Appl Deadline: (posted 2023/02/16, listed until 2023/08/15)

Position Description:     https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24339

INTRODUCTION

The University of Connecticut School of Law invites applicants to serve as a Teaching Fellow in its Tax Clinic, an intensive in-house clinical program, beginning in the summer of 2023. This is a full-time, 2-year (renewed annually), end-date appointment, subject to annual review and renewal, that does not lead to academic tenure or other permanent employment.

This position offers an attorney with an interest in clinical teaching the opportunity to teach, supervise students, and work with experienced faculty members in a law school clinical program. The fellow's duties will include planning and teaching clinic classes, supervising clinic students’ casework, and direct client representation before the IRS and U.S. Tax Court. The fellow will work closely with the Clinic’s faculty director and will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty and students in the Law School. The fellow will also have the opportunity and support to work on scholarship and pursue other learning goals.

The School of Law is especially interested in candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty and community. We welcome applications from individuals underrepresented in the legal academy, as well as candidates with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich the diversity of our community.

The Tax Clinic is one of 19 clinics and field placement programs operated by the Law School, including a robust in-house clinical program that comprises clinics focusing on asylum, criminal defense, tax, intellectual property, housing, and animal law, and clinics run in partnership with non-profits affiliated with the Law School that focuses on child advocacy, environmental law, elder law, veterans’ benefits, and disability rights. UConn Law was an early leader nationally in clinical legal education, and its clinics and field placement programs continue to garner recognition statewide for training lawyers and providing outstanding service to members of the community.

Additional information about the clinics at UConn Law School can be found on the Law School’s website, at https://www.law.uconn.edu/academics/clinics-experiential-learning/clinics-field-placements. A recently-published short book, “Born Fighting: Clinical Education at the University of Connecticut School of Law,” traces the clinic’s fifty-year history: https://today.uconn.edu/school-stories/new-book-describes-history-uconn-law-clinic/.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and co-teaching the clinic seminar classes.

Supervising clinic students’ casework outside of court hearings.

Supervising students in matters before the IRS and U.S. Tax Court.

Conducting and supervising client interviews and making referrals.

Providing short consultations to clinic callers.

Planning and participating in advocacy, research, education, and outreach projects related to the clinic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A J.D. degree.

Membership in the Connecticut bar or the ability to become a member within three months of hire (Connecticut’s bar admission rules allow faculty members to be admitted without taking the Connecticut bar examination in some circumstances).

Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.

Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono legal work.

Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Practice experience in the field of tax law.

An outstanding law school and/or law practice record.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

The position is at the Law School campus in Hartford. This is a non-tenure track 2-year (renewed annually), end-date appointment, subject to annual review. The annual salary is $65,000. Benefits include health insurance and research support.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24339 and submit the following application materials:

A cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.)

Writing sample

Contact information for three (3) letters of reference

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Application Materials Required:

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

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Commitment to Diversity Statement

Writing Sample

Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.law.uconn.edu/

 

University of Connecticut School of Law

55 Elizabeth Street

Hartford, CT 06105-229

YALE LAW SCHOOL CLINICAL FELLOWSHIPS

 

in the Veterans Legal Services Clinic

and Housing and Community & Economic Development Clinics

Yale Law School seeks applicants for two clinical fellowships in the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, within Yale Law School’s clinical program. These Fellowships are two-year positions with a third-year option, beginning on or about July 1, 2023, and are designed for lawyers with at least three years of practice who are considering a career in law school teaching. Each fellow will work with a different clinic. Responsibilities include representing clients, supervising students, assisting in teaching classes, and pursuing a scholarship agenda. Fellows also have an option to co-teach a section of a six-week fall program for first-year students, Introduction to Legal Analysis and Writing, for additional compensation. Candidates must be prepared to apply for admission to the Connecticut bar (candidates may qualify for admission without examination). All work will be conducted with the support of the clinical faculty and will focus on providing legal assistance to low-income and civil rights clients and organizations. 

 

The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff to teach and work in a multicultural environment. Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Experience in creative and community-driven advocacy is a strong plus. Annual salary is $75,000-80,000. In addition, Fellows will receive health benefits and access to university facilities. 

Email a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Osikhena Awudu, Program Manager, The Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization, osikhena.awudu@yale.edu.  Please indicate the clinic or clinics to which you are applying. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2023 but will be reviewed on a rolling basis (early applications encouraged).

 

More details about each fellowship follow below.

Veterans Legal Services Clinic (VLSC)

 

VLSC is a semester-long, in-house clinic whose students represent veterans and their organizations in VA benefits, record correction, and civil rights litigation in administrative, state, and federal courts, and in state and federal policy advocacy.

 

Illustrative cases include representation of individual veterans seeking disability compensation benefits for injuries incurred during military service, in initial applications, administrative appeals, and judicial review in federal court; former service members in applications to upgrade a less-than-honorable discharge before Defense Department boards and on judicial review in federal court; plaintiffs in federal civil rights cases, such as a woman raped while a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Black veterans seeking reparations for historic discrimination in VA benefits programs; three nation-wide classes of Iraq and Afghanistan Era veterans who received less-than-fully-honorable discharges, despite having PTSD or related conditions attributable to their military service; a nation-wide class of U.S. Air Force veterans exposed to radiation after cleaning up two hydrogen bombs accidentally dropped on Spain in 1966, in the first appeals class action certified in the history of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; and local and national veterans’ organizations in campaigns to address gender discrimination in congressional nominations to the military service academies; curb retaliation against servicemembers who report sexual harassment or assault; and make veterans with bad paper eligible for state veterans’ benefits.

 

The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor Michael Wishnie.

   

Housing and Community & Economic Development Clinics

 

The Community & Economic Development (CED) is a semester-long, in-house clinic that provides transactional legal services to clients seeking to promote economic opportunity and mobility. CED’s clients include affordable housing developers, community development financial institutions, farms and farmer’s markets, fair housing advocates, and neighborhood associations. CED’s legal services help our clients to expand access to financial services, bring arts institutions and grocery stores to chronically under-resourced communities, break down barriers to affordable housing development in high-opportunity communities, promote access to healthy foods, and facilitate entrepreneurship among low-income people.

The Housing Clinic is a semester-long, in-house clinic that represents tenants facing evictions and substandard housing conditions; homeowners facing foreclosures and seeking affirmative relief for illegal behavior by mortgage lenders and servicers; and individuals and advocates in affirmative fair housing litigation.

 

On behalf of our clients, our students represent clients in federal and state courts; negotiate and draft contracts; provide advice on the tax consequences of deal structures and entity choices; structure and carry out real estate transactions; represent borrowers and lenders in financings; engage in legislative and regulatory advocacy; form for-profit and not-for-profit entities; and resolve land use and environmental issues. In addition to representing clients, students in their first semester of the clinic take a seminar which covers federal, state and local policies affecting urban and suburban places; substantive law in tax, real estate development, and corporate governance; and transactional and regulatory lawyering skills, such as negotiation and drafting contracts.

 

The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor Anika Singh Lemar.

 

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

14-Feb-2023

Staff Attorney

Harvard Law School

61569BR

Job Summary

The Emmett Environmental Law & Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School is inviting applications for a full-time Staff Attorney.   

The Clinic works with scientists, medical professionals, nonprofit and public interest organizations, and state, municipal, and tribal government clients on environmental and energy issues at the federal, state, and local level.  The work includes writing comments and briefs about federal and state regulations, drafting climate change mitigation and adaptation regulations and policies for municipalities, preparing guidance documents and manuals for non-lawyers, drafting model legislation, and preparing policy papers.  The Clinic’s current core areas of work are: 

·         Supporting the Transition to a Carbon-Free Energy System; 

·         Assisting Municipalities and Tribes in Developing Innovative Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies; 

·         Advocating for Strong, Science-based Federal Environmental Regulations;  

·         Advancing Access, Equity, and Environmental Justice. 

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

Position Description

As a Staff Attorney you will: 

·         Manage a portfolio of Clinic projects; 

·         Train and teach students enrolled in the Clinic using the tools of clinical pedagogy; 

·         Meet regularly with students and student teams to discuss progress, provide feedback on work, and strategize about next steps; 

·         Provide detailed written and oral feedback on student work product; 

·         Assist with teaching the Clinic’s classroom component; 

·         Participate in researching, writing, and editing briefs, comment letters, petitions for rulemaking, complaints, legislation, and other case and project documents; 

·         Develop Clinic projects, relying on the expertise and network you bring to the role as well as the Clinic’s current and ongoing projects and relationships; and 

·         Assist in managing the administration of the Clinic’s practice and operations. 

Basic Qualifications

·         J.D. earned at least five years ago; 

·         Five or more years of relevant legal or policy experience; and 

·         Admission to state bar and willingness to seek admission to the Massachusetts bar. 

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have: 

·         Some specialized knowledge and/or experience in environmental law, administrative law, energy law, and/or local government law; 

·         Experience with teaching, mentoring, and motivating students and beginning attorneys; 

·         Experience working sensitively with a diverse population of clients, partners, students, and staff; 

·         Strong research, writing, editing, and oral advocacy skills; 

·         Good time management; 

·         Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and 

·         A commitment to public-interest lawyering and clinical teaching.

Additional Information

This full-time, benefits-eligible position is a three-year term appointment with potential for renewal, subject to the Director’s approval and departmental funding and need. 

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. 
 
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources. 

To Apply

Please apply at the following link on Harvard Careers:  https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1985915

Visiting Faculty Position Directing the Social Enterprise & Nonprofit Law Clinic

Georgetown Law seeks applications for a Visiting Professor of Law to direct the Social Enterprise & Nonprofit Law Clinic during the 2023-24 academic year.

One of nineteen in-house clinics at Georgetown Law, the Social Enterprise & Nonprofit Law Clinic offers pro bono business and transactional legal services to social enterprises, nonprofit organizations, worker cooperatives, and select small businesses headquartered in Washington, D.C. and working locally or internationally. Through the Clinic, law students learn to translate legal theory into legal practice by engaging in the supervised practice of law for educational credit.

The visitor will be co-director of the clinic, working with the current director and a clinical teaching fellow. The ideal visitor will have at least five years of experience teaching a transactional clinic at a law school.  

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references to Alicia Plerhoples, Associate Dean for Clinics and Experiential Learning, at aep65(at)law.georgetown.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Georgetown Law has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.