Assistant Professor of Law, Director of Trial Advocacy

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Trial Advocacy program, including teaching specialized courses in Trial Advocacy, Jury Selection, and Expert Witness Testimony
• Lead and coach Mock Trial competition teams
• Teach one or more doctrinal courses such as Criminal Law, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, or Torts
• Supervise and collaborate with other trial advocacy faculty to develop new curriculum
• Participate in running the National Ethics Trial Competition (NETC)
• Conduct scholarly research and writing in relevant legal fields
• Participate in the intellectual life and faculty governance of the law school

Requirements

• Juris-Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Post-J.D. legal experience, including experience as a trial lawyer (criminal or civil)
• Three years of experience teaching in and/or directing a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school, or equivalent
• Active membership in a state bar association

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience teaching or directing a trial advocacy program
• Record of involvement in national or state advocacy organizations (e.g., NITA, LAAC, NALAE)
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

About the Company

The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is a highly ranked institution located in Sacramento. Our Trial Advocacy program is ranked 16th in the country by US News. We are committed to fostering an anti-racist environment and prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational to the success of our students and faculty.