Clinical Law Assistant Professor/Supervising Attorney

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Clinical Law Assistant Professor/Supervising Attorney

Duties: Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction for law students in the clinic. Supervises students enrolled in the Elder Law Clinic, including client counseling, legal research, fact investigation, case analysis and strategy, and reviewing all correspondence, pleadings, and legal research. Supervises students in all depositions, alternative dispute resolution processes, administrative hearings, and court appearances. Responsible for cases accepted in the Elder Law Clinic. Prepares and conducts weekly substantive and practice skills seminars for the students enrolled in the Elder Law Clinic. Participates in preparing and conducting orientation and other training for all students enrolled in any clinic. As permitted by caseload and number of students supervised, teaches doctrinal or skills classes in the law school. Responsible for administration of the ALTCEW and LTCOP grants (and any other grants funding the Elder Law Clinic), including preparation of case and budget reports and applications or re-applications for funding. Participates in clinic-wide planning meetings. Assists the Director of the Law Clinic with other administrative duties, as requested. Devotes substantial time to non-teaching activities essential to the operation of a law school committed to excellence. Attending meetings of the law faculty. Active involvement in law school and university committees. Student counseling and advising. Maintaining regular office hours, as permitted by case responsibilities. Providing the registrar with a copy of the syllabus for each course taught and a copy of every examination given. Cooperating with the school’s efforts to comply with applicable law. Completes 10 hours of public service each year. Volunteering at a nonprofit charitable organization (either law-related or not law-related) or advocating on its behalf; working on a pro bono case; serving at a public agency; providing legal education to the legal community or to the public at large. For this purpose, traditional legal scholarship does not qualify. Contributes to the intellectual exchange of ideas, enriches teaching, and educates the profession about the law. Engages in continuing professional development as a member of the academic community. Professional development activities may include: presentations to academic, professional, and community groups; participation in activities of regional, national, or international professional organizations; appointment to a consultant’s position or an editorship; participation in workshops or seminars; selection for grants, fellowships, and awards. Professional growth may also be demonstrated by authoring publications, but this activity, while highly valued, is not a specific, separate requirement.

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