at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DescriptionThe University of Chicago Law School is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position training and supervising law students as a Fellow, appointed with the rank of Lecturer, in the Law School's Abrams Environmental Law Clinic. The appointment is for the 2025-26 academic year, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Representing environmental organizations and affected persons, the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic teaches law students about the practice of law through suing those who pollute illegally, fighting for stricter permits, advocating for changes to regulations and laws, and promoting innovative approaches for improving the environment. In addition, the Clinic's faculty are some of the primary resources for law student organizations and law students interested in environmental and energy issues. The Clinic's faculty have helped to organize panels, events and conferences on these topics.
Under supervision of the Clinic's Director, the successful candidate will help to train and supervise students, co-teach the Clinic's seminar component, develop potential projects, assist in publicizing the Clinic's cases and activities, and organize and coordinate relevant events, lectures and other Clinic activities. One goal of this Fellowship is to train aspiring clinical teachers and public interest environmental attorneys.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a J.D. and at least two years of work experience as a practicing lawyer, with a preference for those who have worked in an environmental clinic or other non-profit organization or government agency using litigation and similar enforcement tools. Must be a member in good standing of at least one bar and must be able to secure admission to the Illinois bar through waiver or examination promptly upon joining the clinic. Excellent writing, editing, advocacy, and supervision skills are required. Experience clerking at the trial court level is strongly desired. Prior teaching experience is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
Each candidate should submit a cover letter that includes a detailed description of the candidate's relevant practice experience and teaching/supervision experience, resume or curriculum vita, a law school transcript, a list of 2-3 professional references, course evaluations from prior teaching experience, if any, and a legal writing sample (not edited by anyone else). Other material relevant to a candidacy may be included. Candidates are required to apply online and upload all application material at the University of Chicago Academic website: http://apply.interfolio.com/168349. Applications will be accepted until June 25, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
