Practitioner-in-Residence: Immigrant Justice Clinic

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 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 from September 21, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and offers a live-client clinical program that mentors students and advances access to justice.

The practitioner will supervise student casework, co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and contribute to course planning with tenured faculty while teaching a course outside the clinical

Qualifications

• JD degree is required.
• Three years’ experience as a lawyer.
• Membership in a state bar is required.
• Outstanding academic record is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student casework in the Immigrant Justice Clinic.
• Co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds.
• Engage in course planning with the clinic’s tenured faculty.
• Teach a course outside the clinical curriculum.

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 from September 21, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and offers a live-client clinical program that mentors students and advances access to justice.

The practitioner will supervise student casework, co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and contribute to course planning with tenured faculty while teaching a course outside the clinical