Founded in 1887, Cornell Law School is a top-tier law school, currently ranked 13th by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a 3-year JD program for about 200 students per class, a one-year LLM program for about 90 students from countries throughout the world, and a doctoral (JSD) program for about 2-3 new students per year. Cornell Law School has 41 tenured and tenure-track faculty, including 20 with chaired faculty positions; and 15 clinical professors in the legal research and writing program and in clinics at the local, national, and international level. Our faculty is consistently ranked among the top in the country for scholarly productivity and influence, and has pre-eminence in many areas, including quantitative and qualitative empirical legal studies, international and comparative law, and robust doctrinal scholarship in core fields. Our school is committed to being recognized as the leader among law schools at combining inspiring theoretical, doctrinal, and experiential teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a supportive, intellectually rich community, so that our graduates can achieve excellence in all facets of the legal profession.
Cornell Law School is seeking applications for the position of Clinical Teaching Fellow for a half-time, grant funded, two-year term appointment beginning on August 15, 2016. The successful candidate will co-teach advanced legal research and writing in the Legal Research Clinic, as well as co-supervise the work of clinic students by attending client meetings on and off campus; reviewing research results for thoroughness, accuracy, and currency; editing written material; and generally ensuring high quality Clinic work product. This position will also assist with conducting Clinic outreach.
Candidates will be assessed on their legal research and writing skills.
Required: J.D. from A.B.A. accredited school. Current New York State bar admission or ability to qualify for admission on motion/reciprocity. Minimum of two years of experience in the legal industry. Strong print and online research skills. Commitment to public interest law. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and function in a collegial, teamwork-oriented environment, which emphasizes strong customer service and delivery of exemplary work product. Creativity and adaptability in the face of competing priorities. Ability to work with a diverse community of people.
Preferred: M.L.S., M.L.I.S. or equivalent graduate degree. Teaching experience. Demonstrated experience in coordinating work among colleagues.
Application Procedure: Please include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references. Email all application materials to Amy Emerson ataae25@cornell.edu. Applications will be reviewed as received and the posting will close on Friday, June 24, 2016.
No relocation assistance available.
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