Assistant Clinical Professor of Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy

The SMU DEDMAN SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking applications from qualified persons for two non-tenure track, full-time Clinical Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing & Research (LAWR) positions in the LAWR Program to begin Fall 2025. Instructors will teach (1) required first year courses in legal analysis, writing, and research, and (2) required upper-level professional legal writing courses in litigation, transactional, or regulatory areas. The appointment is for one year, and reappointment for subsequent years is possible upon satisfactory performance. Applicants must have a law degree, an excellent academic record, and excellent research, writing, legal analysis, and communication skills.  Previous teaching in legal research and writing courses is preferred, and at least 3 years of legal practice is required.  Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. 

To ensure full consideration for the position(s), applications must be received by August 26, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled.  Applications should be submitted in Interfolio.  Below is the Interfolio link to apply:  

Clinical Professor of Analysis, Writing, and Research Position No. 5778/ No. 53777                                                 http://apply.interfolio.com/148815

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