THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL is searching for a director of its Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic. Please apply here.

Founded in 2009, the L&E Clinic is a clinical program offered as part of the experiential training to students at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Over the years, it has grown into a dynamic firm of experienced supervising attorneys and talented law students. The L&E Clinic provides free legal services worth over $1.5 million to approximately 300 Wisconsin entrepreneurs per year. At the L&E Clinic, we pride ourselves on being as entrepreneurial as our clients and are continuously looking for ways to grow our reach to meet the needs of new populations and communities.  The Director will report to the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning.

The Director of the L&E Clinic is a leader, administrator, and educator:

Leadership:
Ensure the development of ideas and plans for new projects and programs that reflect the dynamism of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Conduct outreach, networking, and collaborations with other entrepreneurial organizations on campus, in the community, and throughout the State of Wisconsin.
Collaborate and connect with other entrepreneurial clinics at other universities throughout the country.
Solicit funds through grants and donations to fund the operations of the L&E Clinic.
Develop and contribute professionally, engaging in continuous learning and activities that are consistent with the Law School's Clinical Promotions & Hiring Standards and Procedures.

Administration:
Manage the administrative and operational aspects of the L&E Clinic, including working with Law School and university administration to effectively and efficiently lead the L&E Clinic.
Manage the staff of the L&E Clinic, including assisting team members in managing resources, opportunities, time, and information, and in helping clinicians manage their non-teaching professional activities and agendas consistent with the Clinical Promotions & Hiring Standards and Procedures.
Perform other duties to support the mission of the L&E Clinic and Law School on an as-needed basis.

Education:
Assist in the design, development, and delivery of L&E Clinic classes and programs, including ensuring class content that reflects the changing entrepreneurial and legal landscapes, recruiting high-caliber students, developing formative assessments, and evaluating the effectiveness of classes and programs.
Mentor and supervise law students, including helping them develop client relationship skills, professionalism, and quality work products.
Oversee the maintenance of an active client list that helps ensure an academically challenging environment for students.

Qualifications:

• Admission to the Wisconsin Bar (or eligibility for admission on motion to the Wisconsin bar) required.
• Previous teaching experience highly preferred.
• Multiple years' experience in transactional legal work highly preferred.
• Strong networking skills, including sociability, resourcefulness, diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, and discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurs, policymakers, practitioners, experts, and donors.
• Ability to set goals, resolve problems in a timely manner, and make decisions that enhance an organization's effectiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people.
• Open until filled, but for full consideration, apply by Jan. 10, 2022.

Internal Number: 244476-AS