Harvard Law School · 11 hours ago
Clinical Instructor, Criminal Justice Institute
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHarvard Law School is inviting applications for a Clinical Instructor at its Criminal Justice Institute, a public defender clinic that provides legal defense to indigent clients. The role involves supervising law students, assisting in teaching, and ensuring high-quality legal representation for clients.
EducationLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise law students each semester in all aspects of client representation, assist in classroom teaching and curriculum development, provide written evaluations for students, and cover student cases when necessary
Serve as lead counsel in some cases
Assist in a variety of Institute initiatives, including conferences and other educational programs, research, amicus briefs on issues impacting CJI clients, and other written projects
Participate in the three-week Trial Advocacy Workshop critiquing student performances and giving demonstrations of trial components
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have earned a J.D. at least 3 years ago
have at least 3 years of relevant experience
be admitted to the Massachusetts bar or eligible for temporary admission pursuant to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Motivation, initiative and commitment to meeting the legal needs of indigent persons charged with, or convicted of, crimes or delinquency
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and in demanding, high stress circumstances
Preferred
Three years of criminal defense trial practice and/or juvenile defense law experience an asset
Experience with training, supervising, teaching, or mentoring law students, beginning attorneys, and familiarity with clinical pedagogy is helpful
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is a professional graduate school for legal education in the United States. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.
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