Job Posting - University of Denver Sturm College of Law - Assistant Director, Legal Internship Program

University of Denver Sturm College of Law– Assistant Director, Legal

Internship

Program

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Legal

Internship

Program. The Assistant Director, working with the Director of the Legal

Internship

Program, the Director of the Student Law Office and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs counsels and advises students on internship opportunities.  The Assistant Director also assists in administering and overseeing all field placements, educating and training field supervisors and conducting site visits, supervising associated adjunct faculty and administrative staff; developing and implementing internship policies and procedures, and developing the internship seminar curricula. The Assistant Director will be expected to teach at least one of the internship seminars each semester and work with other faculty and centers within the College of Law and University, as well as stakeholders in the community, in our efforts to develop in students the art of lawyering, provide opportunities integrating substantive learning with the practice of law, and promote the ethical practice of law.  The Assistant Director will be expected to model the highest levels of professionalism, reflective practice, and commitment to academic excellence.

The Legal

Internship

Program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law is one of the largest internship programs in the country, with over 400 students participating in internships each academic year.  Students may participate in internships with organizations in the public, private and social sectors. 

This is a 12 month position.

Preferred Qualifications:  Clinical Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:  JD; applicants must have at least five (5) years of legal experience.

Required Qualifications:  Must possess strong academic credentials.  Applicants must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or willing to seek admission.

Special Instructions: Application procedure and materials:  Applicants should submit the following materials through https://www.dujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1236025984044

1.  Cover letter describing your prior legal, teaching, and other relevant experience; your aspirations regarding this position and any other information relevant for assessing your potential as a seminar teacher and Assistant Director; 

2. Detailed resume;

3. A list of at least three references.