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Loyola Law School's Center for Juvenile Law & Policy seeks a supervising attorney for the Juvenile Justice Clinic. The incumbent will be expected to supervise and direct certified law students representing youth in Los Angeles County juvenile delinquency courts. The Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (CJLP) houses four live-client in-house clinics providing direct representation. As part of the CJLP, the Juvenile Justice Clinic provides free legal services to children and young people in Los Angeles County delinquency courts while providing law students with a vital skill set and the opportunity to practice in the public interest. The JJC works collaboratively with community-based organization, all CJLP clinics, the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, and other Juvenile Justice stakeholders throughout the country. We utilize a holistic model, rooted in participatory defense to reduce recidivism and reach stability for each client and their support systems. Position...

The George Washington University Law School invites applications for two entry-level, tenure-track faculty appointments, beginning in Fall 2027. The school is interested in candidates in two fields of study: immigration and family law. The University and Law School have a strong commitment to preparing students to become resilient leaders who help shape solutions to the pressing challenges of our times. The University and Law School also have a strong commitment to recruiting faculty of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the university with different experiences and perspectives.   Minimum qualifications : Applicants must possess a J.D. degree or an advanced degree in a relevant field, and have relevant experience such as teaching, legal practice, or judicial clerkships. Applicants must also have a strong academic record that demonstrates the potential for superb teaching and show scholarly promise, evidenced by...

Teaching responsibilities are based on Baylor Law's curricular needs and applicant's experience; however, the primary teaching responsibility is expected to include upper-level courses in trusts and estates, wealth transfers, estate planning, marital property, and estate administration.   Research responsibilities include developing and implementing a research agenda in the individual’s area of expertise. The Faculty Appointments Committee also encourages applicants whose expertise lies in other transactional practice areas. This appointment is a renewable full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor with the Baylor Law School with an anticipated appointment date of August 1, 2027.  For more information, please visit the Baylor Law website:   https://www.baylor.edu/law/facultystaff/index.php?id=980341 . 

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position to teach first year Legal Analysis, Research and Writing , beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.  Washburn Law’s nationally ranked legal writing program follows the typical structure for legal writing courses: objective or predictive writing in the first semester and persuasive writing and advocacy in the second semester. Both courses are three credit hours. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing grants, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of three open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law.    We seek engaging candidates whose performance to date has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and service or the potential for achievement in each of these job functions.  The...

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position to teach in the Washburn Law Clinic and to teach complementary doctrinal courses, beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing grants, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of three open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law.    We are particularly interested in applicants qualified to teach the Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional Law Clinic. We seek engaging candidates whose performance to date has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and service or the potential for achievement in each of these job functions.  The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that...

The City University of New York (CUNY) (https://www.cuny.edu/) seeks a mission-oriented, engaged, and highly collaborative leader with a deep commitment to social justice and the public interest for the position of Dean of its School of Law (https://www.law.cuny.edu/). CUNY School of Law’s unique dual mission is to educate lawyers in the service of human needs and to transform the teaching, learning and practice of law to include those who are historically excluded, marginalized or oppressed. Reporting to the Chancellor, the Dean will have an extraordinary opportunity to lead a school that is a national and international leader in experiential legal education. It is acclaimed for its Lawyering program by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, its capstone clinics, and its innovative approaches to doctrinal pedagogy. As the only publicly-funded law school in New York City, CUNY Law is dedicated to expanding access to excellent legal training. This mission is...

The State Public Defender is responsible for the executive leadership, administration, and oversight of Minnesota's public defense system. This position directs statewide operations; develops and implements policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives; and ensures compliance with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense. The State Public Defender serves at the direction of the State Board of Public Defense and performs additional duties as assigned by the Board and prescribed by the Minnesota Legislature. The State Board of Public Defense is an independent Minnesota Judicial Branch agency responsible for providing constitutionally required legal representation to indigent clients in district and appellate courts statewide. The Board's mission is to protect individual liberty and advance meaningful criminal justice reform through client-centered, culturally responsive, and high-quality legal representation. The agency operates with an annual budget of...

About the University  Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System , Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational,...

Overview Assistant Federal Public Defenders fight systemic injustice by advocating for qualified defendants in federal criminal cases and other covered matters for individuals who are financially unable to obtain adequate representation. Primary Job Duties ·   Represent qualifying individuals charged with violating federal criminal statutes by handling all stages of federal criminal trial matters in the district court. ·    Frequently appear in court before both magistrate judges and district court judges. Court appearances include: initial appearances, pretrial release hearings, motion hearings, trials, sentencings, appeals, and probation violation proceedings. ·    Advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds, including those with histories of trauma, mental health, and substance abuse issues. ·    Work in teams with co-counsel, investigators, paralegals, legal assistants, social workers, and contracted experts. ·    Support...

The Supervising Staff Attorney will work with students to investigate, evaluate and litigate claims of wrongful conviction and/or innocence. This is a full-time staff position. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for case investigation and litigation, student supervision and mentorship, assisting with legislative advocacy and strategy, and public and professional education. The position involves investigating and litigating both new and existing Loyola Project for the Innocent cases. Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing investigation plans and litigation strategies, which often includes compiling case records, evaluating police reports and other crucial case documents, locating and interviewing witnesses, and drafting witness statements. Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities Investigate and litigate cases on behalf of the clinic. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for developing, implementing,...

The Position The City Attorney is the chief legal counsel for the City of Bothell and serves as the primary legal advisor to the City. Reporting to the City Manager, the City Attorney provides leadership, direction, and guidance for legal issues and provides counsel to the City Manager, City Council, staff, committees, and commissions. Furthermore, the City Attorney provides legal advice to guide City policies, decisions, and activities, and ensures that the City receives the highest-quality legal representation. As the City transitions from outside counsel representation to in-house, the City Attorney will be an integral part of the City’s executive leadership team, wearing an organization-wide hat and providing a citywide lens on complex policy matters. The City Attorney collaborates with key staff across all departments to provide legal advice and ensure projects are completed promptly and responsibly. This position analyzes legal trends, interprets concerns, and presents...

UC San Diego Chief Counsel, Health Hiring Pay Scale: $372,180 - $472,000 / Year Reporting to the Chief Campus Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel – Health Affairs & Technology Law, the Chief Counsel, UC San Diego Health (Chief Health Counsel) serves as the principal legal advisor for UC San Diego Health and provides strategic legal leadership across the health sciences enterprise, including the health system, Student Health and Counseling Services, and the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health. As a member of the UC San Diego Health executive leadership team, the Chief Health Counsel partners with senior leaders to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel that supports the organization's mission of patient care, education, research, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as the chief legal advisor on healthcare, regulatory, compliance, governance, risk management, and operational matters. • Advise executive...