Practitioner-in-Residence — Immigrant Justice Clinic

American University; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AU benefits package

Job summary

American University, Washington College of Law, seeks a Practitioner-in-Residence for AY 26-27 in the Immigrant Justice Clinic. This term faculty appointment runs Sept 21, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 and features a live-client clinical program.

The role involves supervising student casework, co-teaching weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and contributing to course planning. A JD, three years' practice, and bar membership are required; salary is $90,000 and AU offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Three years' experience as a lawyer.
• Membership in a state bar.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student casework and co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds.
• Engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty and teach a course outside the clinical curriculum.
• Contribute to scholarship through writing and clinical theory training.

Education

JD degree

Job description

American University, Washington College of Law, seeks a Practitioner-in-Residence for AY 26-27 in the Immigrant Justice Clinic. This term faculty appointment runs Sept 21, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 and features a live-client clinical program.

The role involves supervising student casework, co-teaching weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and contributing to course planning. A JD, three years' practice, and bar membership are required; salary is $90,000 and AU offers a competitive benefits package.