THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW (UDC-DCSL) invites applications for a tenure track law professor to work in the Immigration Clinic beginning July 16, 2016 and continuing through the academic year 2016-2017. We will consider exceptionally talented applicants at the assistant professor level. Candidates must demonstrate a record of strong academic performance and excellent potential for scholarly achievement. Relevant experience and a demonstrated potential for outstanding clinical teaching is expected.

The UDC David A. Clarke School of Immigration and Human Rights Clinic represents clients in Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals. The Clinic provides legal representation for noncitizens in removal proceedings and assists them in applying for relief from removal and other benefits. Cases include defensive asylum applications, Cancellation of Removal; waivers; appealing of removal orders for detained noncitizens by the Immigration Court to the Board of Immigration Appeals and/or the Circuit Courts of Appeals; and providing other related services.

UDC-DCSL is one of only six American Bar Association accredited law schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and is the nation’s only urban, public land grant university. UDC-DCSL has a three-part statutory mission:

• to recruit and enroll students from groups underrepresented at the bar,
• to provide a well-rounded theoretical and practical legal education that will enable students to be effective and ethical advocates, and
• to represent the legal needs of low-income residents through the School's legal clinics.

The School of Law has been a leader in experiential and clinical education for more than 40 years beginning with its predecessor Antioch School of Law. Every student completes two 350 hour clinical courses, as well as forty hours of community service. UDC-DCSL offers nine legal clinics in the following areas: juvenile and special education; housing and consumer; general practice; community development; legislation; low-income taxpayer; government accountability; immigration and human rights and criminal defense.

UDC-DCSL is recognized for its commitment to diversity and to clinical education. The Law School ranked 7th in the nation in Law School Clinical Programs (US News and World Report, 2015); 2nd most diverse law school in the U.S. (US News and World Report, 2015); 1st most chosen by older students (Princeton Review, 2014); 2nd most diverse faculty (Princeton Review, 2014); 8th best environment for minority students (Princeton Review, 2014); 8th most liberal students (Princeton Review, 2014); and Top 20 most innovative law school (PreLaw Magazine, 2012).

Although we will accept applications until the position is filled, we strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications immediately. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume. UDC-DCSL has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from minorities and women.

Contact: Professor Andrew G. Ferguson, Co-Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008. (email: to Faculty Secretary, Ms. Camille V’Estres – camille.vestres@udc.edu).

The Consumer Justice Clinic of the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) is seeking a Staff Attorney/Clinical Supervisor to provide representation and advocacy on behalf of low-income consumers and to assist with the training and supervision of law student interns. The ideal candidate is a strong legal advocate with excellent case management and organizational skills; experience in litigation and/or consumer law; interest in training law students; and a passion for working with low-income people.

EBCLC is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 to provide high-quality legal services to low-income clients and educational opportunities for law students and community volunteers. As UC Berkeley Law School's community-based clinic, EBCLC is currently the largest provider of free legal services for low-income residents in the East Bay, with a staff of 40 and an annual roster of 150 law student interns providing services to 5,000 clients each year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide advice, counsel and limited scope representation to clients assisted through our weekly community-based clinics on a variety of consumer issues: Issues include debt collection defense, student loans, car fraud, predatory lending, and consumer scams, particularly those that target immigrant communities such as notario fraud, fraudulent crossborder services, employment and educational scams, and ESL scams

• Represent clients in litigation, both debt collection defense and affirmative litigation

• Engage in policy advocacy related to consumer law at the local and state level

• Supervise clinical law students in the performance of the above duties, including substantive law and skills training, weekly individual and group case reviews, and day-to-day monitoring

• Complete administrative tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director, such as those related to grant reporting

• Participate in on-going professional development to improve client services and student supervision

• Additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree required, member of the California State Bar in good standing

• Experience providing legal services to low-income individuals

• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in consumer law

• Demonstrated excellent written and oral advocacy skills

• Experience with, or strong interest in, student supervision and teaching

• Ability to manage a demanding case load; excellent time management, priority-setting and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of groups, including people of color, homeless clients, immigrants, non-English speakers, clients with mental disabilities, clients experiencing domestic violence, law students, service providers, government employees, elected officials and law school faculty 

• Great interpersonal skills, flexibility and demonstrated ability to work within a team

• Bilingual skills in Spanish or Cantonese

Salary

This is a full-time (35 hour work week) regular salaried position starting on January 11, 2016.

Nonprofit salary commensurate with experience; generous benefits package including 100% employer-funded medical, dental, and vision plans, and paid time off.

Application Procedure

Submit applications by email to jobs@ebclc.org; by mail to East Bay Community Law Center, 2921 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703; or by fax to (510) 548-2566. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and names/contact information for two professional references. Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, November 13, 2015.

EBCLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, ethnic background, sex, disability or sexual orientation. People of color, women, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University of California, Irvine School of Law is seeking to hire a Director of Externship Programs to begin work January 4, 2016. This person will hold the title of Adjunct Professor and will directly report to the Law School’s Associate Dean for Clinical Education and Service Learning.

Responsibilities of this position include overseeing all aspects of the law school’s externship program. The Director will work with the Associate Dean and the law school’s Director of Pro Bono Programs to develop and maintain a well-coordinated experiential learning program that provides students the widest range of opportunities possible. The Director will teach the academic components of the part-time and full-time externship courses, possibly in conjunction with other externship faculty during the summer, The Director will educate and counsel students about the program and the variety of opportunities available. Duties will also include evaluating and revising the policies, protocols and materials for the various types of externships. The Director will evaluate current and potential off-site placements, maintain communications with and provide training to off-site attorney supervisors. The Director will manage the application and registration processes for the program and will collaborate with the school’s Informational Technology Unit to improve and update the systems that track externship students, placements and opportunities. With the assistance of support staff, the Director will update postings for externship positions, manage the content of the program’s website and assist in other promotional efforts. The Director will also provide the Associate Dean assistance with the administration of the Law School’s University of California District of Columbia (UCDC) program. The Director will coordinate with other departments in the Law School, including the Public Interest and Career Development Offices on joint issues of concern. The Director will support research and assessment on the program and its outputs, write periodic reports summarizing program activity and manage other aspects of compliance and monitoring procedures.

Please see www.law.uci.edu/experiential_learning.html for a description of the law school’s externship and experiential learning programs.

Candidates must have a JD degree and excellent communication, analytical, administrative and interpersonal skills and must be able to work both collaboratively and independently. Substantial legal practice experience preferred, prior legal field placement and teaching experience is desirable. Applicants must be familiar with the various legal institutions in the Southern California area, including the courts, government agencies, and public interest legal organizations. Must be adept in Microsoft Office and be willing to learn other software applications as necessary. This position requires the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and also requires periodic local, regional, and national travel.

Applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by November 12, 2015.

Individuals who are interested in this position should access the following link to complete an application in UC Irvine's online system, RECRUIT: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF03172

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

See job posting at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF03172

INDIANA TECH LAW SCHOOL invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track clinical assistant professor to design, manage, and teach a live-client clinic in the Law School’s innovative and growing clinical program, which currently consists of the United States Supreme Court Amicus Project, the Federal Judicial Intern Practicum, the Mediation Clinic, and the Appellate Litigation Clinic. In the fall 2016 semester, the Law School will implement a live-client clinic in an area consistent with the successful candidate’s expertise and the community’s needs.

The Law School’s clinics are part of an innovative, assessment-driven, and outcome-based program of experiential legal education, and clinical instructors are expected to collaborate with doctrinal, legal writing, and professional skills faculty to facilitate student learning experiences on matters of local, regional, and national significance. 

Successful applicants will have an excellent academic record, substantial clinical teaching and law practice experience, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical teaching, scholarship, and service.  Based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, this positon may also include or evolve toward responsibility for directing and administering the Law School’s clinical program or teaching some doctrinal or legal writing courses.    

The position is full-time (nine months), tenure track, with full voting rights and committee participation. Salary is based on experience, and the successful candidate will receive a generous benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement savings. Additionally, the successful candidate will receive a professional development budget to enable participation at conferences and to promote meaningful scholarship.

This is a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor of an innovative law school, develop a rigorous and cutting-edge program of legal education, and produce competent practitioners.  Candidates should send a CV/resume, cover letter, and the candidate’s clinical vision to Associate Dean for Faculty Charles E. MacLean (CEMaclean@indianatech.edu). The Law School is particularly focused on candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the Law School’s faculty. 

The law school is not currently approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Associate and makes no representation that it will receive approval from the Council.  The Law School has applied for and currently is in the process of seeking provisional approval.

SUNY BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL invites applications for three full-time clinical faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor.  These appointments are for three-year contracts, indefinitely renewable if appropriate progress is achieved, with advancement to ranks of Clinical Associate Professor and Clinical Professor in subsequent contract terms.  Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of teaching a clinic, including curriculum development and provision or supervision of services to appropriate clients.  Successful candidates will also participate in additional teaching with an experiential focus, and institutional and community service. Possible areas of focus include clinics serving veterans and victims of domestic violence, but candidates in all fields of clinical teaching are encouraged to apply.  Applicants should offer a strong academic background, at least three years of law practice experience, and strong evidence of promise in law school experiential teaching and clinical supervision.  Candidates currently licensed to practice law in New York or eligible to be admitted to practice in New York on motion are preferred.  SUNY BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from persons of all backgrounds.  Candidates wishing to be considered must submit an application at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp 

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is seeking a Director of Clinical Education & Externships, to begin in the 2016-17 academic year.  The Director – who may be tenured, tenure-track, or employed in a long-term contract position – must have substantial experience in clinical legal education and be prepared to lead and manage UDM Law’s extensive, required clinical program and its robust externship program.  At UDM Law, every student participates in at least one Clinic for academic credit, where they represent actual clients under the supervision of experienced faculty.  UDM Law’s 50-year-old clinical program recently has been rated in the top 20 programs in the country by PreLaw Magazine, and its Veterans Law Clinic and Immigration Clinic have received several awards of recognition.  The clinical and externship program is an integral part of UDM Law’s culture of service and experiential learning.   

Please address applications, or any questions, to Professor J. Richard Broughton, Chair of Faculty Recruitment, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 651 East Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Email: broughjr@udmercy.edu. Phone: 313.596.9845.  Applications will be accepted via email or regular mail.

UDM Law offers a unique and innovative curriculum that complements traditional theory- and doctrine-based course work with practical learning. UDM Law is one of only a few law schools in the country that requires students to participate in a clinical experience, and currently offers six clinics from which students may choose:  Criminal Trial Clinic, Intellectual Property Clinic, Immigration Law Clinic, Juvenile Appellate Clinic, State Appellate Defenders Office Criminal Advocacy Clinic, and Veterans Law Clinic.  Its externship program offers placements in more than 50 government offices, non-profit agencies and courts.  UDM Law also has a unique Dual J.D. program with the University of Windsor in Canada, which allows students to earn both an American and a Canadian law degree in three years and to gain a comprehensive understanding of two distinct legal systems.  The dual degree students bring diversity and a unique perspective to the Clinic and Externship Program.

The School of Law is located at the Riverfront Campus in Downtown Detroit, within walking distance of federal, state, and municipal courts, the region’s largest law firms, and major corporations such as General Motors, Quicken Loans, and Comerica Bank.  The School is also uniquely situated two blocks from the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, an international border crossing linking Detroit with Windsor and Canada.  Detroit offers a dynamic variety of cultural, entertainment and sporting attractions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts (housing a world-class art collection), the Detroit Symphony, the Detroit Opera House, the Detroit Zoo, the Henry Ford Museum, Eastern Market (historic farmer’s market), and major league sports teams.  

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private university, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus.  The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's urban mission, commitment to diversity, and tradition of scholarly excellence.  The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW (UDC-DCSL) invites applications for a tenure-track law professor to direct the School of Law’s Legislation Clinic beginning July 16, 2016.  The professor has the opportunity to design an innovative legislative clinic in Washington, D.C. that will teach students the skills necessary for effective legislative advocacy and provide them with opportunities to work on projects that produce law reform through the legislative process.  The rank of the position will depend upon the successful applicant’s level of experience.  Candidates must hold a J.D. degree with a record of strong academic performance and excellent potential for scholarly achievement.  Relevant experience and demonstrated potential for outstanding clinical teaching is expected.     

UDC-DCSL is one of only six American Bar Association accredited law schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and is the nation’s only urban, public land grant university.   UDC-DCSL has a three-part statutory mission:

to recruit and enroll students from groups underrepresented at the bar, 

to provide a well-rounded theoretical and practical legal education that will enable students to be effective and ethical advocates, and 

to represent the legal needs of low-income residents through the School’s legal clinics.

The School of Law has been a leader in experiential and clinical education for more than 40 years beginning with its predecessor Antioch School of Law.  Every student completes two 350 hour clinical courses, as well as forty hours of community service.  UDC-DCSL offers nine legal clinics in the following areas: juvenile and special education; housing and consumer; general practice; community development; legislation; low-income taxpayer; government accountability; immigration and human rights and criminal defense.  

UDC-DCSL is recognized for its commitment to diversity and to clinical education.  The Law School ranked 7th in the nation in Law School Clinical Programs (US News and World Report, 2015); 2nd most diverse law school in the U.S. (US News and World Report, 2015); 1st most chosen by older students (Princeton Review, 2014); 2nd most diverse faculty (Princeton Review, 2014); 8th best environment for minority students (Princeton Review, 2014); 8th most liberal students (Princeton Review, 2014); and Top 20 most innovative law school (PreLaw Magazine, 2012). 

Although we will accept applications until the position is filled, we strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications immediately. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume. UDC-DCSL has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from minorities and women.

Contact:  Professor Andrew G. Ferguson, Co-Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008.  (email: to Faculty Secretary, Ms. Camille V’Estres – camille.vestres@udc.edu).

The University of District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC-DCSL) invites applications for a tenure track law

professor to direct the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) beginning July 16, 2016 and continuing through the academic year 2016-2017. We will consider exceptionally talented applicants at the assistant professor level. Candidates must demonstrate a record of strong academic performance and excellent potential for scholarly achievement. Relevant experience and a demonstrated potential for outstanding clinical teaching is expected. The salary for the position is $94,600 plus benefits.

The UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic provides students with hands-on experience representing taxpayers who have active tax controversies pending with the IRS and in U.S. Tax Court. Students represent low-income residents referred to the clinic by the IRS and various local non-profit and advocacy organizations. Tax controversy cases include Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) examinations, tax return audits resulting in tax deficiencies, and the denial of various credits, including the Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit. The LITC also conducts a variety of tax outreach events in the community to advise District residents of their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers.

UDC-DCSL is one of only six American Bar Association accredited law schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and is the nation’s only urban, public land grant university. UDC-DCSL has a three-part statutory mission:

 to recruit and enroll students from groups underrepresented at the bar,

 to provide a well-rounded theoretical and practical legal education that will

enable students to be effective and ethical advocates, and

 to represent the legal needs of low-income residents through the School's legal clinics.

The School of Law has been a leader in experiential and clinical education for more than 40 years beginning with its predecessor Antioch School of Law. Every student completes two 350 hour clinical courses, as well as forty hours of community service. UDC-DCSL offers nine legal clinics in the following areas: juvenile and special education; housing and consumer; general practice; community development; legislation; low-income taxpayer; government accountability; immigration and human rights and criminal defense.

UDC-DCSL is recognized for its commitment to diversity and to clinical education. The Law School ranked 7th in the nation in Law School Clinical Programs (US News and World Report, 2015); 2nd most diverse law school in the U.S. (US News and World Report, 2015); 1st most chosen by older students (Princeton Review, 2014); 2nd most diverse faculty (Princeton Review, 2014); 8th best environment for minority  students (Princeton Review, 2014); 8th most liberal students (Princeton Review, 2014); and Top 20 most innovative law school (PreLaw Magazine, 2012).

Although we will accept applications until the position is filled, we strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications immediately. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume. UDC-DCSL has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from minorities and women.

Contact: Professor Andrew G. Ferguson, Co-Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008. (email: to Faculty Secretary, Ms. Camille V’Estres – camille.vestres@udc.edu).

Boston College Law School invites applications for full-time Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing faculty to teach Law Practice I and Law Practice II, a new two-semester course sequence that replaces our current first-year LRR&W course.  Law Practice I, a graded three-credit course, uses simulated problems to teach professional skills in legal problem solving, including legal analysis, legal research, fact analysis, and oral and written communication. Law Practice II, a graded two-credit course, focuses on development of legal writing skills.  

Candidates must have a degree from an accredited law school, excellent writing and analytical skills, a strong academic record, and experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship.  Teaching experience is preferred.  The position, which will begin August 1, 2016, may lead to a form of security reasonably similar to tenure.  A tenure track appointment may be possible, depending on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. 

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected under federal, state or local law.  We strongly encourage women, minorities and others who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity. Boston College Law School, part of a Jesuit, Catholic university, is located in Newton, Massachusetts, just outside Boston.

To apply, please send a statement of interest and resume with three references by email to Professor Mark Spiegel at lrrwsearch@bc.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic (ENRLC) is pleased to invite eligible candidates to apply for a two-year Clinic Fellow position from June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2018. The fellowship combines the opportunity to obtain an LLM degree in Environmental Law from one of the leading environmental law programs in the nation with the opportunity to work with experienced environmental attorneys and students in a clinic focused on public interest cases. The fellowship includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend of approximately $35,000 to cover living expenses.

In addition to pursuing the LLM, the Clinic Fellow is expected to work at least 20 hours per week in the ENRLC. The Fellow will serve as a part-time staff attorney, with significant responsibility for one or more ENRLC cases or projects. The Clinic Fellow will work closely with the ENRLC Director and other faculty and staff to represent clients and supervise student clinicians.

All fellowship materials should be sent to admiss@vermontlaw.edu and must include a clear reference to the fellowship. Electronic submissions are preferred. If unable to send electronically, please send materials to:

Vermont Law School Admissions Office

ENRLC Fellowship

PO Box 96

South Royalton, VT 05068

FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Excellent legal analysis and writing, interpersonal, and communication skills

Commitment to teaching in a clinical setting and fostering students' professional development

Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and public interest law through prior employment, volunteer work, internships or clinical experience is preferred

Admission to the LLM in Environmental Law program at Vermont Law School (application for LLM admission can occur concurrently with application for Clinic Fellow position and the same references can be used for both applications)

Willingness to travel regionally and work with clients at night and on weekends

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates must submit an application for the LLM in Environmental Law. Vermont Law School prefers applicants to apply through the Law School Admission Council. Candidates may also apply directly to Vermont Law School through the online application. 

Apply online through LSAC: llm.lsac.org

Apply online through the Vermont Law School Application: apply.vermontlaw.edu

In addition to the LLM application requirements please submit the following:

Cover letter describing applicant’s interest in the position and relevant experience

Additional writing sample

At least three references

FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE

The deadline for completed applications and submission of fellowship materials is January 15, 2016. 

DECISION PROCESS

Fellowship candidates will be forwarded to the ENRLC shortly after the deadline. Fellowship offers will be made by February 15. Finalists will be expected to respond within three business days. The fellowship term begins on June 1.