Environmental Law Clinic - Adjunct Clinical Professor

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine School of Law invites applications for a full-time position as an Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, or Assistant Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, in the Environmental Law Clinic, at Irvine, CA. This in-person role involves teaching, mentoring students, and direct client advocacy beginning August 10, 2026.

Minimum 5 years of practical environmental law experience required; strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an ABA-approved school.
• Eligible for membership in the State Bar of California or another state.
• Minimum 5 years of practical legal experience in environmental/natural resources law.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise law students in the Clinic and design curriculum.
• Manage the Clinic's docket and advocacy projects.
• Represent Clinic clients directly and ensure continuity of representation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong writing

Autonomous work

Deadline management

Collaborative work

Humility

Legal research tools

Education

J.D. or equivalent

State Bar CA membership or eligible

Tools

Legal research databases

Document sharing tech

Job description

The University of California, Irvine School of Law invites applications for a full-time position as an Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, or Assistant Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, in the Environmental Law Clinic, at Irvine, CA. This in-person role involves teaching, mentoring students, and direct client advocacy beginning August 10, 2026.

Minimum 5 years of practical environmental law experience required; strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a