Suffolk Law: Visiting Clinical Professor, Spring 2010

Suffolk University Law School is seeking an experienced Visiting Clinical Professor of Law to teach in the Family Advocacy Clinic for the 2010 spring semester. The Professor will be responsible for classroom substantive law and skills teaching, student supervision, and other related duties. The Family Advocacy Clinic represents individuals in contested family cases including divorce, custody, child support, paternity and guardianship.  The clinic works in collaboration with and provides on site representation, training and resources to a local domestic violence program.

Clinical faculty from other law schools are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must either be a member of the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission to practice in Massachusetts (a local practice rule allows most out-of-state clinicians to practice for up to two years representing indigent clients).  Applicants should also have at least five years of litigation practice and/or teaching experience.

This is a one semester position beginning January 4, 2010, and ending June 30, 2010. Suffolk University is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to Professor Ilene Seidman, Acting Director of Clinical Programs, Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA  02108-4977. Review of candidates will be completed by March 9, 2009. -jl