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Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation - Brooklyn Law School

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Success and the Director of Bar Preparation, the Assistant Director of Academic Success & Bar Preparation is a key member of the Academic and Student Success team and will work collaboratively with other members of the department to foster and promote high student achievement throughout their time in law school and as they transition to their professional careers. This includes developing communication strategies that foster an engaged and informed student body.

The Assistant Director will support academic success programs available to all students; teach academic success courses for students in need of support and intervention and preparing for the bar exam and provide other targeted support to students most in need of help and participate in other student retention activities as needed.

The Assistant Director will work to prepare upper class Brooklyn Law School students and recent alumni for the UBE and NextGen bar examinations and related admission requirements and will be responsible for maintaining familiarity with admission requirements in New York and other jurisdictions. 

The Assistant Director must stay abreast of developments in national and local bar-related testing and develop and maintain substantial knowledge about academic support and bar preparation programs. The Assistant Director will also work under the supervision of the Director of Bar Preparation to help advise the faculty and administration on bar-related matters, maintain data, and prepare periodic reports for administrators and the Dean as needed.  

 Most notably, the Assistant Director of Bar Preparation must possess a keen understanding of the social, psychological, and financial challenges that confront college-age and professional students, and work with other members of the Academic and Student Success team to devise thoughtful strategies for addressing them. This includes providing support and advice to those seeking disability-related accommodations in the classroom and on the bar exam (and related standardized exams such as the MPRE). Moreover, the Assistant Director must demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for working with and building meaningful learning relationships with both the student body and faculty.  

Responsibilities include:

• Teach academic success courses for students in need of support and intervention and provide other targeted support to students most in need of help.
• Teach bar-preparation courses and programs, as well as administer mock tests, and conduct workshops both during the academic year and in the summer.
• Work with students within the law school community to provide counseling and support, both individually and through expansion of the law school’s existing academic success program, to ensure students’ wellbeing, successful completion of law school, and passage of the bar.
• Prepare reports on student outcomes and program accomplishments.
• Contribute to the development and management of a peer support program.
• Assist in evaluating and improving the law school’s bar-related programming.  
• Counsel graduating students and post-graduate students while studying for the bar exam. 
• Additional related duties as assigned.  

Required:

• The ideal candidates will have specific experience in instruction related to academic success and/or bar preparation. 
• Candidates must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; be admitted upon examination to the bar of any state; and experience in law teaching and/or bar preparation, preferably in an in-school bar-preparation program, an academic-success program, or a commercial bar program involving significant interaction with students.  

Preferred:

• Experience with assessment and data collection.
• Ability to manage multiple priorates under deadlines.
• Ability and interest in conducting research to better understand trends in student success in law school and on the bar exam.

Remote capabilities

• This position requires duties to be performed primarily on-site, but there is some flexibility for limited remote work. In person work on-site may also be required on several weekends. 

Travel 

• Travel is required to attend designated professional conferences and workshops. 

Brooklyn Law School has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.

Salary Range:$110,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Full-time, Exempt

Looking for a Visitor at Suffolk Law!

Did you visit Suffolk Law in Boston for AASE 2025 and think, "It would be great to work here!" Well, here's your chance. Suffolk is looking to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor of Academic Support for 2025-2026. The responsibilities of the role include meeting individually with students throughout the year to identify areas for improvement and to develop the study and analytical skills necessary for academic success. Responsibilities may also include supporting students in our bar preparation programs. Academic Support faculty must be available to work with both day and evening-division students. This is a non-tenure-track, visiting position commencing September 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Applications should be submitted in Jobvite and include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Questions may be directed to Professor Sarah Schendel, Director of the Academic Support Program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 

Visiting Assistant Professor of Academic Support for 2025-2026

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Director of Academic Success - Georgia State University College of Law

The Director of Academic Success will assist J.D. and LL.M. students in developing the critical skills necessary to succeed in law school, on the bar exam, and in practice. This position will design and implement the College of Law’s academic support initiatives to foster a comprehensive and meaningful academic experience for students.

 

RESPONSIBLE TO

Associate Dean for Student Success Programs & Strategic Enrollment Management.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Creates content for and teaches workshops designed to assist law students with the transition to law school and to promote the successful completion of their legal studies.
• Provides consultation, guidance, and advisement to students within the College of Law regarding academic plans and strategies. Meets with and counsels students on their academic skills development; develops and oversees the execution of individualized learning plans; and provides one-on-one assistance for at-risk students. Maintains appropriate records regarding student consultations. Connects students to resources and services across the institution in support of individual student success.
• Provides input to leadership regarding the development of advisement and curricular support programs offered by the College of Law; researches information, compiles statistics, and gathers and computes various data, as needed.
• Teaches or co-teaches two courses per academic year, in consultation with the Dean and Associate Deans.
• Assists with program reporting and assessment. Presents on standard academic success topics at large and small workshops and orientations.
• Implements services for 2Ls and 3Ls to enhance performance in law school; evaluates and develops, as necessary, programs for academic success.
• Collects and analyzes academic support data; assists with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student data, performance, and outcome measures and assessments consistent with ABA standards.
• Work closely with Academic Advising, the Office of Admissions, Bar Success, and Student Life to integrate academic support throughout the law school’s culture.
• Implement pre-matriculation academic preparation programming for incoming J.D. students.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and administrations to identify at-risk students and/or students on academic probation.
• Help as needed with Bar Success Programming.
• Oversees the Academic Success Program Committee (or related committee) and stays current on academic support pedagogy, trends, and developments.

This position will be appointed as an Academic Professional, a 12-month faculty role.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae for full consideration. Any candidates invited for the final interview will be required to provide a list of three references.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by June 1, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the College of Law Recruitment Committee.

Please note that applicants may be required to submit further documentation prior to a screening and/or campus interview.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Three or more years of post-law school experience or higher education academic success experience; strong writing, research, and analytical skills.

 

 

Associate Director of Academic Success - Texas Tech School of Law

Position Description

Helps to coordinate the operation and activities of the Law School’s Office of Academic Success Programs (OASP); works closely with students in groups and individually to promote student success; helps to develop and implement OASP policies and procedures; helps to organize and set OASP tasks and priorities; and helps to administer the OASP budget. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Academic Support Programs and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Works cooperatively with the Associate Dean for Student Life and collaborates with staff/faculty who assist with the Law School’s student success initiatives and the bar preparation program.

About the Department and/or College

Consistently recognized as a Best Value Law School, the National Jurist recently rated Texas Tech Law the Best Value Law School in Texas and 16 nationally (National Jurist, Fall 2021). With a faculty and staff dedicated to student success, an unparalleled record of advocacy competition championships, and alumni who are among the best in their fields, Texas Tech Law provides a legal education that is second to none.

In addition to the value, advocacy, and community provided by Texas Tech Law, we have the benefit of being located in Lubbock, Texas – "The Friendliest City in America." Lubbock has grown from its Wild West roots to a modern cultural crossroads featuring award-winning wineries, museums, and world-class musical and theatrical talent.

Major/Essential Functions

This is a full-time, 12-month staff position that serves as the Associate Director for Academic Success Programs. The Associate Director's is to work with the Director to help law students develop the skills and knowledge needed to reach their top academic performance in law school and when taking the bar exam.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborates with the Director to design and implement academic success programs delivering and assessing a comprehensive program of academic success for all law students from orientation until taking the bar exam.
• Working one-on-one with law students on academic probation and self-referred law students to help them develop good habits and effective methods to improve their academic performance.
• Collaborates with the Director to plan and host academic success workshops related to legal analysis, critical reading, exam-taking, time management, etc. 
• Teaching and/or supporting one or more sections of Introduction to the Study of Law, a required first-year, 1-credit  course taught by several faculty/staff;  possibly teaching other courses related to academic success.
• Co-coordinating the tutoring program with 1L doctrinal professors.
• Providing academic counseling for students.
• Participating in activities for academic success professionals through regular participation at conferences.
• Cooperating with the Associate Dean for Student Life on student success and support.
• Collaborating with faculty/staff who assist with the Law School’s student success initiatives.
• Collaborating with faculty/staff who assist with the Law School’s bar preparation program by hosting bar exam and MPRE preparation workshops, especially during the spring semester and during the summer leading up to the bar exam.

Required Qualifications

A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Successful passage of a bar examination

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record as a collaborative and cooperative team-player.
• Additional years of progressively responsible experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring.
• Experience in academic success programs at a law school (or equivalent experience). 
• Three years or more progressively responsible experience. Additional education to substitute for experience.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Temporary Academic Success Faculty - University of Idaho College of Law

Due to the departure of an academic success professor, the University of Idaho has an opening for an academic success professor at its Moscow, Idaho campus. Because the position opened up late, this job is for one year, but the successful candidate would be eligible to apply for the permanent position. The salary is $87,000 or higher commensurate with experience.  The University of Idaho and Washington State University, located eight miles apart, are both R-1 universities and support a fine academic community, and Moscow is a lovely small town with a four-season climate and many outdoor recreation opportunities.

The posting is at https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/48413

If you have questions, feel free to contact Greg Sergienko, at [email protected]

Temporary Bar Success Coach - University of Connecticut School of Law

The Office of Student Affairs at the School of Law is seeking a special payroll, part-time, bar success coach. The initial appointment is for six (6) months, starting in August 2025.  Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students, the bar success coach will work with graduating law students in need of individualized coaching to prepare for success on the bar exam. The bar success coach will provide coaching on issues such as time management and study skills as well as feedback on writing for students enrolled in one of the school’s early bar preparation courses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs to identify and engage in outreach to students;
• Provides individualized coaching to identified students on issues related to bar exam success, including time management and study skills;
• Assists students in developing a bar study plan and creating methodologies for approaching different portions of the bar exam;
• Provides individualized feedback on writing for students in the early bar preparation courses identified by instructors as needing additional support;
• Refers students to other student support services such as the Assistant Dean of Students, as appropriate.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• JD degree.
• Bar admission.
• Demonstrated experience advising, counseling, or teaching students.
• Strong administrative, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills- both oral and written.
• Ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, and professional staff.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a cohesive team.
• Demonstrated ability to critically think, analyze, and problem solve.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching legal writing.
• Knowledge of the scope and format of the Uniform Bar Exam and the Next Gen Bar Exam.
• Experience with bar advising.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a temporary, part-time position offering a six-month contract for 15 hours per week, with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and funding availability. Anticipated start date of August 23, 2025.  The modality of this position is hybrid; while most of the work will be in-person, some hours each week may be remote.  Hourly salary will be $30-40 per hour depending upon level of experience. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Molly Land at [email protected].

Visiting Professor Academic Success and Bar Support - Albany Law School

Albany Law School seeks a full-time or visiting professor to teach bar preparation and academic success courses. Visiting faculty will be eligible to apply for a permanent position to begin academic year 2026-2027. Appointments will be at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor and may be appointed on a tenure-track or long-term contract, depending on experience. Working as part of a team that includes a Director of Bar Success and Director of Academic Success, the individual will teach and develop academic and bar success programming both in our residential and our flex-JD programs. The individual will work with groups of student mentors and fellows, contribute to programs aimed at enhancing students’ bar readiness, and may assist in the development of a Legal Writing Center.  We seek a candidate with a track record of achieving academic and bar passage success goals to enhance our bar success initiatives and enhance our academic success programming. The individual must have experience in academic success or bar success, legal writing, or other law school teaching; demonstrated scholarship or an interest in scholarship in learning theory or academic support; experience in the practice of law. Because Albany Law School has a flex-JD program, evening hours may be required and candidates must be available to teach in person. 

As part of our unitary tenure system, tenure-track opportunities are available across all long-term positions. In addition, Albany Law School is poised to begin new programming that will increase online opportunities for our students and our faculty. Applicants should express their potential interest in teaching in an online format, although an applicant’s preference with respect to teaching format will not impact their candidacy.

Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a JD from an ABA-accredited institution.  A record of, or potential for, high quality teaching and a commitment to student mentoring and academic success are required. Applicants should have a superior academic record and at least three years of professional experience in practice, in teaching legal research and writing, or the equivalent.   

Compensation
The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references through Albany Law School’s Employment Opportunities Site.  Questions about our visiting faculty positions should be directed to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Rosemary Queenan at [email protected].

Academic Success & Professionalism Program Instructor - Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

Provides academic support and implement instructional programs under the guidance and approval of the Assistant Dean.

Essential Job Functions: 

1. The first priority of all members of the Shepard Broad College of Law is to serve our clients--the applicants, students, and alumni. Therefore, Professors of Practice will not be limited by this job description but will perform whatever tasks are assigned by supervisor(s). Professors of Practice will be readily available, responsive, and accessible to students and other constituents of the College of Law. Primary responsibilities will be teaching and providing academic support to the students and alumni studying for the bar exam.
   2. Teaches workshops assigned through the Academic Success and Professionalism program.
   3. Regularly assists with designing and implementing the various programming and instructional segments to prepare students for success in law school, the bar exam, and practice.
   4. Trains and supervises graders when needed.
   5. Maintains and updates online learning support center websites on an ongoing basis. Coordinates and establishes teaching support platforms online.
   6. Meets regularly with the Assistant Dean and coordinates Library, faculty, and administration assistance for skills workshops. Identifies and collaborates with faculty interested in assessing, improving and critiquing student skills development.
   7. Interacts with students informally and formally on a regular basis to collect helpful feedback from and provide helpful feedback to students.
   8. Coordinates with Student Affairs to monitor and assist students with academic difficulties.
   9. Meets with students who require personal counseling and advice about how to utilize the program and succeed in law school and on the bar exam.
   10. Coordinates and creates structures for the integration of law school and community-wide resources to facilitate the delivery and development of the bar exam preparation across the curriculum.
   11. Conducts, promotes, and coordinates assigned skills workshops.
   12. Conducts research in appropriate, related areas, including analysis of data relating to bar passage and academic performance among students.
   13. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures; county, state, and federal regulations; and accreditation requirements.
   14. At certain times during the academic year, this position demands some work on evenings and weekends. Evening hours will be expected to accommodate workshops offered in the evening hours.
   15. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

1. Adequate knowledge of and familiarity with the content and academic requirements of law school curriculum and law related skills, to respond to the academic needs of first-year law students.
   2. Demonstrated professionalism and professional excellence, including broad experience in the practice of law and the various skills necessary for students going on to practice in various fields, including legal writing, oral advocacy, research, and legal analysis.
   3. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain meaningful and positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
   4. Excellent computer skills.
   5. A history evidencing high self-motivation, a capacity and willingness to work hard, and strong leadership skills.
   6. Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, legal research databases and resources, learning management platforms, and other technology tools utilized by legal professionals.

Required Education: Juris Doctorate

Required Experience: 

1. Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law, or equivalent experience, is required.
2. Candidate must have passed a bar exam in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Florida Bar membership.
2. Experience in the areas of expository writing, oral argument, and training of attorneys.
3. Previous successful work experience in an academic environment.
4. Bilingual.

Associate Dean for Bar Exam Success - Rutgers Law School

Rutgers Law School (RLS) seeks an experienced and strategic candidate with a track record of setting and achieving bar passage and student success goals to join our faculty, lead our bar study efforts, and enhance our Academic Success Department. The Associate Dean for Bar Exam Success must be creative and organized and should possess excellent teaching, analytical, quantitative, and collaborative skills. The successful candidate must commit to advancing student success from matriculation through bar admission. The Associate Dean for Bar Exam Success will be a non-tenure track faculty member and report to the Dean with dotted lines to the Vice Dean (Newark) and Vice Dean (Camden) and work closely with the faculty and administration. The Associate Dean will design, implement, and manage programming to improve and then maintain bar passage rates at or above those at peer institutions. The Associate Dean will also review and coordinate with the Academic Success Department on academic success programming at RLS. The Associate Dean will determine and execute data-informed decisions that facilitate bar passage and student success goals. The Associate Dean will also manage contractual relationships with vendors related to bar studies and develop and teach courses focused on bar passage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
 
Bar Exam Success

• Design, implement, and manage a state-of-the-art strategy and program in Newark and Camden to increase and maintain bar passage rates. 
• Teach or supervise the teaching of bar preparation courses in both locations.
• Support faculty in preparing students to pass the bar exam on their first attempt.
• Conduct and lead data analysis to assess bar passage rates and student success or failure on the bar exam, including observing and responding to empirical correlations and long-term trends among RLS students and the national community of bar takers.
• Identify bar preparation products and student support services, whether provided externally or developed internally, to address areas of concern identified by data analysis or other means.
• Coordinate implementation of any agreements with bar providers designed to support students’ successful preparation for first-time bar exam passage.
• Work with faculty and students to effectively integrate newly developed or acquired bar preparation products and student support services.
• Offer training and provide supervision to full-time and part-time faculty to administer additional bar preparation teaching and bar support services.
• Offer training and supervise students in bar preparation, including through a summer bar preparation course.
• Complete the annual ABA Bar Passage Questionnaire and other bar passage surveys in conjunction with the RLS leadership team. 
• Stay current on developments regarding bar passage.

Academic Success Programming and Teaching Support 

• In conjunction with our Academic Success Department: 
  • Develop and implement comprehensive programs and workshops to help transition students into law school, promote their academic success, and increase their likelihood of first-time bar passage.
  • Develop program goals and data-driven mechanisms for evaluating RLS’s success in achieving those goals. 
  • Work with the faculty to ensure periodic review and evaluation of the program of legal education that incorporates data and analyses related to academic and bar passage success. 

Leadership and Administration

• Attend and participate in faculty and leadership team meetings.
• Serve on faculty committees that seek to advance the goals of RLS and the Bar Exam Success and Academic Success programs and courses.
• Manage the Bar Exam Success program budget. 

Minimum Education and Experience

• Current or prior admission to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 4 years of law-related experience, post-law school graduation.
• Experience in law school academic support or bar exam advising.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and to manage others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with data, empirical analysis, and software applications.

Certifications/Licenses

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school with strong academic credentials.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 5 years of prior law school teaching experience preferred, preferably related to bar preparation or academic support.
• Prior experience directing a law school bar preparation or academic support program preferred.
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques within a legal or higher education setting.
• Expectation to travel to and serve students on both campuses in an equitable manner. Some evening hours are expected.

Director of Academic Support - Drexel University, Kline School of Law

The Director will serve as an integral part of Kline’s academic support program with an emphasis on working with students to successfully transition into and academically succeed in their law school classes. We expect this position to report to the Director of Academic Support and Bar Success.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, oversee, and teach academic support programs for incoming and current law students, including academic skills workshops (i.e. exam preparation, time management, stress management, class preparation)
• Engage in individual academic counseling, including academic performance assessments, goal setting, and developing personalized academic plans
• Work with faculty and administration to identify at-risk students or students on academic probation
• Teach part of 1L orientation and upper level skills course
• Work collaboratively with faculty to develop innovative programs and coordinate academic support services with law school faculty
• Implement pre-matriculation academic preparation programming for incoming J.D. students
• Work closely with the Legal Research Center to advise students on materials that support their academic enrichment
• Coordinate and oversee Dean’s Scholar’s program
• Work closely with the Office of Admissions, Career Services Office, Office of Student Affairs, and Bar Support to help integrate academic support throughout the culture of the law school
• Help as needed with Bar Support Programming

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of law-related experience post law degree.
• JD from an ABA accredited law school or its equivalent
• Received a license to practice law (need not be active)

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of current trends in academic support and academic advising
• Successful candidates will have the ability to build and maintain rapport with students in individual counseling advising, instructional, or counseling situations and to maintain student and student record confidentiality
• Work effectively with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programming and to learn, adapt, and respond as necessary to student academic support needs as they develop and evolve
• Self-directed, creative, service-oriented, and a team player
• Well-organized, able to set goals and implement them

Assistant Director of Academic & Bar Success - University of Minnesota Law School

The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Academic and Bar Success, and works closely with the Director to develop and present programming for all JD students concerning academic success and bar readiness and to provide tailored assistance including advising, coaching, instruction, and referrals to resources; offer bar-related advising and support to individual students on matters such as character and fitness concerns or course selection.

This is a full-time, 100%, annually renewable, academic professional position with the majority of the work being in-person with some remote flexibility.

DUTIES

Tailored Academic and Bar Support for Individual Students (60%)

• Deliver advising, assessment, and coaching support to JD students, including those near or below thresholds for academic probation or academic watch, or who present risk factors correlated to lower bar passage rates.
• Develop and implement individualized Academic Success Plans for students working to improve academic performance and assist students to develop core study and time management skills, legal analysis, and exam-writing strategies through regular meetings which will include outline review, practice problem feedback, and exam review.
• Coordinate with the Office of Student Affairs concerning student support needs such as reasonable accommodations, counseling, and other outside referrals. 
• Provide strategic advising to individual JD students about bar application, including but not limited to: character and fitness concerns; professional considerations with respect to the location and timing of bar application; and advance planning for the financial and time commitments required for bar success.
• Develop and implement individualized Bar Success Plans to increase motivation, accountability, prioritization of bar study tasks while preparing for the bar exam. The Assistant Director will help graduates navigate their commercial bar courses and give feedback on bar essay writing and course progress in one-on-one meetings. 

Academic Success Programming (20%)

• Work closely with Director of Academic and Bar Success and Student Affairs to develop and present programming, both live and online, to provide academic success guidance and to support professional identity formation during Orientation and throughout the 1L year.
• Work closely with Director of Academic and Bar Success to develop and support the Law School’s longstanding peer academic support program (known as “Structured Study Group”).
• Develop strategies and programming to address potential barriers to academic success for all students, especially populations underrepresented in the legal profession, including first generation college and law school students and students with identified learning challenges and disabilities.

Bar-Related Programming (20%)

• Work closely with Director of Academic and Bar Success to develop and present programming to inform all JD students, at appropriate times in their law school career, about important bar-related issues such as bar exam elements, knowledge and skills necessary for exam success, character and fitness issues, and strategic considerations around bar application and preparation.
• Work closely with Director of Academic and Bar Success to develop and present workshops in the months before each bar exam administration date to supplement graduates’ bar study with commercial providers.
• Build relationships with commercial bar vendors, manage commercial bar vendor presence within the law school, and stay abreast of academic and bar success product offerings. 
• Monitor state bar examination administration and admission policies including bar reform efforts, the NextGen Bar exam, MPRE requirements, and alternative pathways to licensure.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential / Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least five years of relevant experience OR a master's degree plus at least three years relevant experience
• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school 
• Bar membership in a US jurisdiction (may be inactive)
• Interpersonal skills relevant to individualized academic counseling and coaching
• Knowledge of learning and teaching strategies for law students and other adult learners
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication with both individuals and large groups
• Experience working with, and demonstrated commitment to supporting, diverse populations
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic achievement, particularly in law school
• Two years of experience in law practice
• Advising, counseling, or tutoring experience
• Experience working with students with disabilities, including non-apparent disabilities

Assistant Program Director, Bar Support - The George Washington University Law School

Job Overview

Reporting to the Associate Program Director of Bar Support, the Assistant Program Director, Bar Support supports programming and information-sharing for students and alumni bar-takers related to successfully navigating the requirements of state bar examinations (“the bar”) and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (“MPRE”). The Assistant Director provides assistance with monitoring learning outcomes, bar preparation activities to all students, and participates in other student retention activities as needed.

Job Description Summary

• Researching application processes and procedures for bar exams in multiple jurisdictions and compiling and disseminating the information in an accessible form.
• Creating and implementing in-person, hybrid, and recorded programs related to successfully applying to and taking the bar exam and MPRE.
• Crafting newsletters, handouts, website text, and other instructional information related to individual states’ bar exam requirements and MPRE.
• Counseling individual students on strategies to apply for and take the bar and MPRE successfully.
• Providing structured writing, organizational, and analytical assistance to current students and recent graduates, including through workshops and presentations.
• Gathering and analyzing data pertaining to bar passage rates, student performance, and the efficacy of program interventions.
• Generating reports and presentations delineating key insights, trends, and recommendations to enhance bar success support endeavors.
• Collaborating with relevant GW Law offices, student groups, state bar administrators, and other outside organizations.
• Overseeing student workers or fellows as needed.
• Being a resource to students, faculty, staff, and other interested parties on the NextGen Bar Exam; and teaching a skills course to upper-level law students.

 

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD or Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. MBA, MS in Counseling)
• Successful bar passage in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1+ years of experience in practicing law or engaging in writing or other instruction in an academic institution, law firm, or commercial bar preparation company desired.
• Prior experience with academic support and bar preparation strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and listen to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience with assessment and data collection.
• Experience counseling, coaching, or advising individuals, including peers or mentees, in navigating complex processes such as taking the bar exam or MPRE.
• Ability and interest in researching and understanding bar exam and MPRE trends.
• Experience creating and implementing educational programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

 

Assistant Director of Academic Success/Professor of the Practice - University of Baltimore Law School

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Academic Success will play a critical role in fostering the academic success and ultimate bar readiness of law students. The Assistant Director of Academic Success will teach academic success and/or bar readiness courses. Working as part of the team that includes the Director of Academic Success and the Director of Bar Success, the individual will develop academic success programming and provide advising to law students. The Assistant Director of Academic Success will collaborate with faculty and staff to identify students who may benefit from academic support, and meet with students to offer tailored support, guidance, and strategies for academic success. This position will involve developing course-based and non-curricular peer support initiatives, including working with a group of student mentors and fellows, and supporting the growth of the Legal Writing Center. Additionally, the individual will contribute to programs aimed at enhancing students’ bar readiness. The position will also involve data collection regarding academic success and academic success initiatives at the law school.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching academic success and/or bar readiness courses

  Teach Rules and Reasoning and/or other courses designed to enhance students’ academic success and bar readiness.

• Developing and implementing academic success programming

  Design and implement academic success programs for all law students, including programs specifically for at-risk students. This includes planning and running workshops, orientation programs, and ongoing academic skills sessions. Gather and analyze data related to academic success and bar passage rates to help refine and improve academic success programming.

• Academic success advising

  Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify at-risk students and provide the necessary support to enhance their academic success; provide counseling to students on strategies for improving academic performance, time management, and preparation for exams.

• Managing peer support programs

  Oversee the coordination and development of peer support programs, including Academic Success Mentors, Law Scholars, and Legal Writing Fellows, to support law students’ academic success.

• Collaboration and professional engagement

  Participate in law school committees and engage in service activities that support the broader goals of the institution; engage with national community of academic success professionals and ensure that the law school’s practices align with best practices in legal education; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Juris Doctor

Experience:  License to practice law in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia; prior teaching experience in academic/bar success, legal writing, or other relevant field, or an equivalent combination of three years of practice experience and adjunct teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:  Previous experience in academic success, legal writing, or other law school teaching; scholarship in learning theory and academic support; experience in the practice of law. Experience in executive functioning coaching and/or the provision of learning supports.

 

Conditions of Employment:

Evening hours may be required.

Associate Director of Academic Skills Program, Bar Specialist - UC Irvine School of Law

The Academic Administrator (who will have a working title of Associate Director of Academic Skills) will manage the day-to-day operations of UCI Law’s bar preparation program within its Academic Skills Program (ASP Program). The main goal of the ASP Program is to develop and deliver programs to promote the academic success of students from matriculation, throughout law school, and as they prepare to enter the legal profession. This includes programming and support for students during pre-orientation, orientation, the three years of law school, and bar prep. The primary responsibility of the Associate Director of Academic Skills will be to manage ASP’s development and delivery of bar preparation programming. In addition to teaching bar preparation course, the Associate Director of Academic Skills will also counsel students individually, teach an ASP course or courses as needed, and provide feedback to students on practice exams, exercises, and other writing throughout their law school career. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Associate Director of Academic Skills will report to the Assistant Dean of Academic Skills.

The responsibilities of the Associate Director of Academic Skills will include, but are not limited to:

• Researching, designing, and implementing programs utilizing the most current best practices for bar preparation.
• Researching, monitoring, and assessing developments in bar licensure requirements.
• Tracking and analyzing student preparation and performance data and developing a system to monitor progress and manage communication with students/bar takers.
• Working with the Law Registrar to gather and monitor graduating students’ licensure plans for all jurisdictions.
• Working with the Chief Information Officer on collecting, analyzing, and reporting bar performance data.
• Developing and teaching bar-exam preparation programs during the academic year and post-graduation that include individual counseling, workshop development and presentation, and feedback on practice exams.
• Developing and teaching one or more courses in the curriculum each semester as needed to improve student legal analysis, writing, and/or bar taking skills
• Providing individual academic counseling to all students and alumni preparing for the bar exam.
• Developing, administrating, and organizing the alumni bar mentoring program.
• Collaborating with the Assistant Dean of Academic Skills, the other Associate Director of Academic Skills, other senior staff at the law school, student groups, and faculty.
• Liaising with bar prep companies, planning and coordinating the Bar Prep Fair, and implementing programming that enhances students’ understanding and use of bar prep companies.
• Attending and participating in faculty meetings and ASP team meetings
• Serving on one or more committees as necessary to advance the goals of the Law School.
• Collaborating with professionals within the department, within the Law School, and from other law schools across the country to research and present on topics relevant to the ASP industry.

Requirements
Candidates for the position must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic and extracurricular success in law school, and admission to a state bar, preferably California;

This is for a Bar Specialist position, so if the successful candidate does not have admission to the California State Bar, they must successfully pass the California bar within one year of employment;

At least three years of relevant professional experience (preferably including teaching), with a focus on bar-exam preparation, preferably with experience in law school academic skills or similar programs; familiarity with the format and subjects tested on the California Bar Exam.

Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

The ability to think imaginatively and critically about techniques to improve law students’ bar-exam success, and to design, implement, and manage innovative programs to promote that development.

The ability to handle confidential information, exhibit good judgment, and exemplify professionalism in working with students, faculty, and staff.

The ability to initiate and forge partnerships within the law school, with the Orange County legal community, with bar prep companies and bar examiners, and nationally within the Legal Academic Skills community.

The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and growing population of colleagues and students, while promoting inclusive excellence.

The ability to work well on a team, juggle multiple competing priorities, and meet firm deadlines.

Nature of Appointment
The Academic Administrator of Academic Skills reports to the Assistant Dean for Academic Skills and works closely with the other Associate Director of Academic Skills, as well as administrators in Student Affairs/ Student Services, Career Development, Admissions, and faculty. The position is a full-time, twelve-month academic appointment with the standard vacation and benefits package accorded to employees of the University of California. This is not a faculty appointment, and residence during the summer is expected. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Relevant Publications and/or writing samples
4. Contact information for three references

For more information about UCI Law, visit: www.law.uci.edu.

Interested candidates should submit application materials using UC Irvine's online application system, AP Recruit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09551

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates for the position must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic and extracurricular success in law school, and admission to a state bar, preferably California.

This is for a Bar Specialist position, so if the successful candidate does not have admission to the California State Bar, they must successfully pass the California bar within one year of employment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
  (Optional)

• Relevant Publications and/or Writing Samples - If you would like to include more than one publication/writing sample, please combine them into one document.
  (Optional)

• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
  (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Assistant Professor of Law and Practice, Academic Mastery Department - Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

This position is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position with teaching, training and administrative duties.  The successful candidate will have meaningful practical expertise as a lawyer and familiarity with the California Bar Exam and the Uniform Bar Exam as well as a passion for teaching students the writing skills, multiple choice question approaches, study techniques, and memorization strategies necessary to pass both exams.  The position will support the administration of the Academic Mastery Program through teaching courses in the academic curriculum, providing academic advising to current students, and mentoring students as they prepare for the bar exam.  Specific expectations, including courses and teaching load, will be determined by the Academic Mastery Program leadership with the agreement of the Caruso School of Law administration.

 

To apply, send the following documents to the chair of the search committee [email protected]:

(1) Your curriculum vitae;

(2) a cover letter that summarizes your relevant practical experience and your areas of interest in academic support and bar exam preparation, your teaching experience and philosophy, and your support for the University mission; and

(3) a list of references.  

Successful candidates will receive a renewable one-year faculty contract, and are eligible for longer-term contracts after two years.

Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Preparation - University of Illinois Chicago Law School

Position Summary
The Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Preparation supports student success at UIC Law. This position provides comprehensive academic support services to law students, including academic counseling, bar preparation programs, and initiatives designed to enhance academic performance and well-being. The Director will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and prepares graduates for successful careers in the legal profession.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Develop, implement, and oversee academic support programs for law students, including academic skills workshops (e.g., legal research, legal writing, exam preparation, time management, stress management). Provide individual academic counseling and support to law students, including academic performance assessments, goal setting, and developing personalized academic plans. Collaborate with faculty to identify and address student academic concerns. Monitor student academic progress and identify trends to inform program development and intervention strategies.
• Bar Preparation: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive bar preparation programs for graduating students, including both first-time takers and repeat takers. Coordinate and deliver bar preparation courses, workshops, and resources, such as practice exams, simulated bar exams, and study groups. Maintain strong relationships with bar examiners and stay abreast of current bar examination trends and best practices. Collect and analyze bar passage data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Student Success Initiatives: Develop and implement innovative programs and initiatives to enhance student academic success and well-being, such as peer mentoring programs, study groups, and wellness workshops. Collaborate with other departments and offices on campus to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to student support. Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student engagement and success.
• Program Evaluation and Assessment: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of academic support and bar preparation programs through data collection, analysis, and student feedback. Collect and analyze data on student academic performance, bar passage rates, and student satisfaction to inform program improvements. Prepare reports and presentations on program outcomes for faculty, administrators, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the adjunct professors' preparation and teaching of the bar course.
• Supervise Academic Achievement team members.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
• Current or previous admission to a state bar in the United States.
• Experience leading an academic success and/or bar preparation program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in academic support, academic advising, and bar preparation.
• Past law school teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle situations with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students.
• Strong writing, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build rapport with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience or experience working with graduate students, especially experience working with students on skills and/or bar preparation.
• Familiarity with psychological barriers that affect student learning and performance.

Director of Bar Success and Assistant Professor of Law - Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law

We are looking for a Director of Bar Success to join our team at LMU Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position includes faculty governance rights and the opportunity to apply for a multi-year appointment. Based upon the applicant’s level of experience and preference, there may be a tenure-track option or an option for a multi-year contract at the time of hiring. The salary is competitive and recognizes the value that the Director brings to the law school. Plus, Knoxville has a reasonable cost of living and is a great place to live.

What the Director Will Do
The position of Director of Bar Success includes faculty and administrative responsibilities in the following six areas:
1) Teaching bar success (and potentially academic success) courses,
2) Providing leadership among the academic and bar success faculty in course design and development of bar success courses,
3) Coordinating the post-graduate supplemental bar success program,
4) Working with a third-party bar review provider to ensure seamless incorporation of materials in (1) and (2) and tracking and support of graduates in (3),
5) Training and development of doctrinal faculty, both generally and individually, with regard to best practices in developing bar-like assessments and rubrics, and
6) Taking a lead role in curricular development of bar success classes and bar skills across the curriculum, particularly in light of the NextGen bar exam.

Expectations Grounded in Reality

It is well-recognized that bar prep faculty get credit when bar results go up, and too much blame when they dip. At LMU Law, our administration and faculty recognize that bar success is a school-wide responsibility. Our Dean personally has been doing much of the Director job during our search. He actually knows what it takes, its limits, and that there are a number of other important variables contributing to bar success. LMU Law’s faculty is universally committed to the success of our graduates on the bar exam and understands that the law school’s bar passage rate is the product of our collective efforts as an institution. We seek a dedicated, creative, effective Director to guide our faculty and keep us informed on trends and best practices in bar success, particularly during this era of transition to the NextGen bar exam and alternative paths to law licensure. However, we also want to provide some assurance that the bar passage rate is not the only, or main, measure of your success. Our aim is to define success in this role more holistically and provide the security you need to do your job well.

How to Apply

Requirements for the position include a J.D. degree; prior experience teaching in academic or bar success programs, such as first-year academic success, MPT skills-based, and upper-level bar preparation courses; prior experience working directly with graduates who are preparing for the bar exam; familiarity with relevant ABA Standards; and bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction (can be inactive). The preferred candidate will have prior experience coordinating a law school’s bar preparation program; law school advising, counseling, or tutoring experience; and a personal record of strong academic achievement. We are committed to diversity and actively seek applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Syd Beckman, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at [email protected]. 

Director of Student Academic Support - University of Oregon School of Law

The University of Oregon School of Law, in beautiful Eugene, Oregon, invites applications for a newly created position, Director of Student Academic Support. The Director will serve as an integral part of Oregon Law’s dedicated student academic support program with an emphasis on working with students to successfully transition into and succeed academically in their law-school classes. The position is focused on teaching credit-bearing courses including the possibility of a section of a required doctrinal course and/or LRW, lead non-credit-bearing workshops, and provide individualized academic support and advising to law students. In addition, the Director of Student Academic Support will be responsible for maintaining a current understanding of requirements, trends, and best practices in professional legal instruction, serving as a pedagogical resource for law school faculty, and helping to continuing to evaluate and continuously improve Oregon Law’s student academic support efforts.

The Director of Student Academic Support is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month, fixed-term, career non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer that reports to the Law School Dean through the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.  

More information about this position is available here:

• https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535069/director-of-student-academic-support

Applications may be submitted using the above link. Applications will be reviewed starting March 14, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Mohsen Manesh, Associate Dean for Faculty Research & Programs, at [email protected].

of Assistant Dean for Professionalism, Leadership, and Bar Success - Michigan State University College of Law

The successful candidate will lead initiatives to enhance professionalism, leadership development, and bar exam success among law students. This position is a key leadership role within the College of Law and will require close collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners to develop and implement strategic programs that support student success.

The Assistant Dean will oversee programs that promote professional identity formation, leadership skills, and bar passage preparation. Responsibilities include designing and managing curricular and co-curricular initiatives, engaging with students to provide tailored support, and assessing the effectiveness of bar preparation efforts. The role also involves building relationships with alumni, bar organizations, and legal professionals to enhance student mentorship and career readiness.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of legal education, bar exam requirements, and student support strategies. Experience in academic success, bar readiness, or student professional development is preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership ability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Application materials, including a cover letter, resume, and references, should be submitted through the Michigan State University careers portal here:  https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/assistant-dean-managers-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-04f43546-bf25-4084-882f-4892847f6f6a  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor of Practice & Director of Academic Success & Bar Programs - University of Cincinnati College of Law

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks to fill this full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position with an expected start date of August 2025. The responsibilities of this position include developing and delivering programming, courses, and individual coaching to enable law students to achieve their academic potential and succeed on the bar exam. This member of the faculty will teach and develop courses, supervise Academic Success and Bar Program staff, analyze and report data to the faculty, staff, and others, and work with students each year of their law school journey. The position will report to the Dean of the College of Law.

We invite applications from candidates with a J.D., licensed to practice law (acquired through a bar exam), and prior academic or bar support teaching experience (or combination of legal practice and other law school teaching experience)

Essential Functions

• Teach and supervise assigned courses including, among others, courses in skills and writing for the bar exam and skills-based courses keyed to other topics aimed to increase students’ academic skills (such as Legal Ethics or Evidence).
• Prepare materials for teaching.
• Develop, implement, and supervise a program to help the students of the College of Law meet their bar passage goals.
• Develop, implement, and supervise the College of Law’s academic success program.
• Counsel and tutor students to improve bar passage and academic success.
• Work collaboratively with College of Law faculty and staff on developments with bar examinations and data-informed trends in student bar performance. Work with faculty on initiatives to improve bar examination performance, including academic rules and policies.
• Collect and report bar performance data to external accreditation and other required bodies.
• Supervise staff and student employees.
• Serve on College and/or University committees and participate in faculty governance.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• J.D with excellent academic achievement from an ABA-accredited law school.
• License to practice law, acquired by bar examination, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Recent academic or bar support teaching experience or a suitable combination of one to three years of practice experience and other law school teaching experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development including knowledge and interest in current trends in teaching and learning in the field of bar passage and academic success.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership in a team to identify and meet the goals of the team.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Sensitivity to students with varied learning styles, disabilities, and various backgrounds.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Bar Exam and the NextGen Bar Exam.
• Exercise self-discipline and have the ability to work with little direct supervision

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Demonstrated interest in serving the profession and/or community.
• Interest in joining national organizations devoted to the growth and development of the field of teaching and learning related to bar passage and academic success programs.
• Interest in supervising and mentoring student organizations.
• Relevant law school experiences such as acting as a mentor to other students.