Assistant Professor Of Law School Of Law

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Assistant Professor of Law, School of Law
The candidate work in the Legal Writing Program, beginning August 1, 2020. In the first year, students take a six-credit, two-semester course entitled Legal Writing, Skills, and Values (LWSV). In this course, students learn the skills necessary for excellent legal writing, including legal reading, analysis, and synthesis; legal research and citation; and the principles of effective writing. In addition, LWSV familiarizes the students with fundamental lawyering skills such as client interviewing and counseling, fact development, and negotiation. These skills are taught in the context of drafting objective memoranda and client letters. Finally, the course incorporates discussions of professional identity as well the values of cultural competence and reflection. In the second year, students enroll in a one-semester course in which they learn the skills necessary for strong persuasive writing and oral advocacy. Students write a pre-trial motion brief and an appellate brief and present oral arguments in support of both these briefs. Will be responsible for classroom teaching, individual meetings with students, and critiquing and grading student papers, as well as the scholarship and service obligations that accompany tenure-track status. Should have J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution, a strong academic record, excellent writing skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. In addition, the candidate should have 2 years of law practice or clerking experience. Prior experience teaching legal writing is preferred.

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