Part Time Juris Doctor Clinical Law Program 2026-2027

The University of California, Irvine School of Law is generating an applicant pool of qualified clinical lecturers to teach in our Juris Doctor Clinical Law Program. We will consider applications for lecturers to join existing clinics based on needs in individual clinical courses and applicants' specialized expertise. The individual clinics within the Clinical Law Program in which we may have need for lecturers include the following clinics:

Ninth Circuit Appellate Litigation

Community & Economic Development

Consumer Law

Criminal Justice

Defending Democracy

Domestic Violence

Environmental Law

Immigrant & Racial Justice Solidarity

Intellectual Property, Arts and Technology

International Justice

Startup and Small Business

Workers and Tenants Law and Organizing

Curricular Details: https://www.law.uci.edu/academics/real-life-learning/clinics/

General Duties of Lecturers in the Clinical Law Program: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, client representation, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus, handouts, exercises, exams and other assessment tools), attending departmental meetings, and maintaining a course website.

UCI Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching.

To receive full consideration for any openings, submit a complete application. Completed applications will be reviewed when openings arise. Additional materials and/or references may be requested from finalists. Candidates who are interested in remaining in the pool after the final date will need to submit a new application.

Lecturer appointments are term appointments. The term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining agreement available here: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

J.D. degree, or in limited circumstances an equivalent international degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with clinical legal education.

Excellent research, writing, and lawyering skills.

Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and planning skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Career intention to practice in public interest, public sector, or clinical education setting.

Experience working within marginalized and subordinated communities, alongside clients and other stakeholders.

Ability to develop and manage client matters, cases, projects and transactions independently.

Experience supervising students, junior associates, paralegals, or law clerks.

Excellent student evaluations as primary instructor of a law course at an accredited university.

Expertise in one or more substantive areas of the specific clinic seeking a lecturer.

Membership in good standing of the California Bar (by start date).

Candidates selected for the Fall 2026 Semester are expected to work from:

Fall: July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.

Candidates selected for the Spring 2027 Semester are expected to work from:

Spring: January 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027.

Percent Time: Generally part-time 11%-33%.

All grading obligations must be completed in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS - J.D. degree or equivalent international degree.

• 2-5 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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  APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
  
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.