Assistant Director Of Graduate Legal Studies

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Assistant Director Of Graduate Legal Studies

Duties: Reporting to the Dean of Graduate Legal Studies, the Assistant Director of Graduate Legal Studies works closely with the Dean and Director on all operational aspects of the Graduate Legal Studies (GLS) program. Member of the LL.M Program Selection Committee. Reads, evaluates and makes recommendations on approximately 2,000 admission applications annually. Develop and implement programs designed to maximize the Law School's ability to enroll the most highly qualified LL.M candidates, along with the Dean and Director of GLS. Includes the planning and management of all outreach initiatives, including on-campus open houses, alumni/ae events, special mailings and telethons. Interacts with prospective and actual applicants who visit, call, or correspond with the Office of Graduate Legal Studies. Manages the assembly, maintenance and oversight of GLS webpages, as well as databases and systems for inputting and transferring student data. Assembles statistical/demographic information on applicants and entering classes. Responsible for logistical arrangements for special events; orientation, graduation and Friday forums. Develops materials needed for execution of events including invitations, on-line communications, advertising, correspondence and printed programs. Counsels students on course selection and LL.M. degree requirements, and provides general support and information to LL.M. students. Liaises with other Law School and University departments on issues relating to LL.M. students, including Registration Services, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Career Services and Social Justice Initiatives. Undertakes special projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Graduate Legal Studies. Shared responsibility of the circulation of JSD applications to Graduate Committee and other faculty for review; record-keeping of JSD candidates' committees and progress reports to their committees. Assembles statistical data on JSD success rates, and maintains other information concerning JSD candidates. Liaises with other Law School and University departments on issues relating to J.S.D. candidates. Assists in scheduling JSD orientations, events, workshops, etc. Shared responsibilities for the administrative aspects of Associates-in-Law admissions process. Shared responsibilities for all aspects of the Special Students Program, including admissions and academic advisement.

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