Part-Time Faculty: Professional Responsibility (LLM) Course

Fordham University Office of Military and Veterans' Services; Lincoln Center (IA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Fordham Law School at Lincoln Center invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a course in professional responsibility for foreign-trained LL.M. students. The expected start date is Fall 2024.

Using the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the NY Rules of Professional Conduct, supplemented by pertinent cases and other materials, this course will examine the fundamental notions that govern the conduct of lawyers in relation to their clients, third parties and the courts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with expertise in advising lawyers on issues relating to professional responsibility.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and NY Rules of Professional Conduct, supplemented by pertinent cases and other materials.
• Provide a holistic introduction to professional responsibility for a foreign law-trained lawyer working in the U.S. or with U.S. lawyers from abroad.
• Develop a syllabus using a textbook, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the NY Rules of Professional Conduct, supplemented by pertinent cases and other materials.
• Shape learning objectives that students will master by the end of the course.
• Evaluate and grade student course performance in alignment with grading curves, providing constructive feedback.

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Fordham University: Office of the Provost: Law

Location

Lincoln Center Campus

Open Date

May 06, 2024

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$2,000 to $15,000 per semester, depending on the number of credits and experience

Description

Fordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a course in professional responsibility for foreign-trained LL.M. students. The expected start date is for the fall 2024 semester.

Responsibilities

Using a textbook, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the NY Rules of Professional Conduct, supplemented by pertinent cases and other materials, this course will examine the fundamental notions that govern the conduct of lawyers in relation to their clients, third parties and the courts.

• Provide a holistic introduction to some of the key professional responsibility aspects that a foreign law-trained lawyer should expect to consider when working in the U.S. or dealing with U.S. lawyers from abroad.
• Examine the fundamental notions that govern the conduct of lawyers in relation to their clients, third parties and the courts.
• Develop a syllabus using a textbook, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the NY Rules of Professional Conduct, supplemented by pertinent cases and other materials.
• Shape a set of learning objectives that students will have mastered by the end of the course.
• Evaluate and grade student course performance in alignment with the appropriate grading curves, providing constructive feedback to foster students’ understanding of core concepts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with expertise in advising lawyers on issues relating to professional responsibility.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

The salary range for this job is $2,000-$15,000 per semester, dependent on the number of credits offered, experience and practice area.

We value diversity and strongly encourage individuals from a range of backgrounds to apply.

Fordham Law School is a national leader in the field, with approximately 1,600 students in our J.D., LL.M. and M.S.L. programs. Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York and serves students of all faiths, including those with no faith.

For questions, please contact Audrey Glassman at [e-mail].