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Clinical Assistant Professor of Law- Legal Practice Program

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Law School seeks applicants for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Law to teach in our Legal Practice Program, beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Legal Practice is a first-year, five-credit, two-semester series of courses that integrate legal analysis, research, writing, advocacy, and other aspects of the practice of law. Legal Practice (LP) faculty typically teach two sections, with each section meeting twice a week. Throughout the academic year, LP faculty teach their students in the classroom and review and provide extensive written feedback regarding students' work and meet individually with students to review their progress. Each section usually has 20-22 students.

Faculty members generally have a similar number and scope of assignments, but have flexibility in designing the details of the course. Upper-class students assist faculty teaching the Legal Practice course. LP faculty may also be able to teach other courses at the Law School depending on coverage, interest, and curricular needs, including upper-level legal writing and other skills courses, but they are not required to do so.

We are particularly interested in hiring individuals with teaching experience in legal research and writing and welcome applicants at all career stages to apply.

Who We Are

Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the J.D. and 40 in the LL.M. program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.

Required Qualifications*

A J.D. is required. Applicants must also have strong academic credentials, extensive legal research and writing experience, and excellent written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience following graduation from law school as well as prior teaching experience, but we encourage applications from all qualified individuals who are committed to legal teaching.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

This position is a 12-month, full-time contractual appointment that can lead to a long-term clinical appointment. Legal Practice faculty have governance rights that closely parallel tenure and tenure-track faculty. Michigan's faculty salaries and benefits are extremely competitive.

Contact Information

Please direct questions to the Director of the Legal Practice Program, Ted Becker at [email protected] . The position is open until filled, but it is advisable to apply by September 30, 2025. After seven days, this posting may be removed at any time.

Applicants may apply online to the University of Michigan Careers site or send a letter of interest and resume to Assistant to the Dean Robyn Grimes at [email protected] .

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

267891

Working Title

Clinical Assistant Professor of Law- Legal Practice Program

Job Title

CLINICAL ASST PROF

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Law School

Department

Law School

Posting Begin/End Date

8/26/2025 - 10/10/2025

Career Interest

Instructional - Regular Clinical