George Washington University Law School -Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic-Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Law and Friedman Fellow

The George Washington University Law School seeks applications for a one-year clinical fellowship in the Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic, beginning as early as July 1, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The Fellow will have the title of Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Law. Fellows receive an annual stipend, health insurance, tuition benefits, and other benefits associated with a full-time position at GW. The annual stipend is $75,000.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Fellow will be based in the Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic. The Clinic focuses primarily on representing indigent people facing misdemeanor charges in D.C. Superior Court, as well as related policy and advocacy initiatives that promote systemic reform.

Friedman Fellows supervise law students and teach in the classroom alongside experienced clinical faculty. Throughout their time in residence, Fellows receive support and guidance in teaching and supervising law students and in producing scholarship for publication. The program provides Fellows with mentorship and support from the faculty and administration and resources to enter the full-time teaching market in clinical and doctrinal positions.

Fellows are also integrated into the full-time faculty and invited to attend all scholarly presentations, faculty meetings, and to join the faculty of GW’s award-winning first-year Inns of Court Program which focuses on community-building, professional identity formation, and career development.

We currently seek applications from candidates with strong academic and lawyering experience; and relevant experience in indigent criminal defense, teaching, and/or related public interest litigation and/or criminal defense litigation. We particularly though not exclusively are interested in applicants who took a clinic in law school and who have an interest in law school teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree; at least three years practice experience, particularly in direct legal services and indigent criminal defense; and a commitment to serving individuals from underrepresented communities. Applicants must also have strong written and oral advocacy skills; excellent time management, priority-setting, and organizational skills; strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must be members in good standing of a state bar. Applicants who are not members of the D.C. Bar must be eligible for immediate waiver into the D.C. Bar.

Advertised Salary: $75,000

Other Benefits: This position qualifies for healthcare and other benefits available to full-time employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should send a letter of interest addressed to Professor Lula Hagos, a resume, a list of references, a short writing sample, and a complete law school transcript to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. Questions can also be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu. Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Background Screening:

Successful completion of a background screening will be required as a condition of hire.

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Applicant Documents (Required Documents):

1) Cover Letter

2) Curriculum Vita/Resume

3) Contact Information for References

4) Short Writing Sample

5) Complete Law School Transcript

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