Clinic & Experiential Learning Managing Attorney

The Clinic and Experiential Learning Managing Attorney will be responsible for overseeing and expanding the law school’s experiential learning programs, including externships and any clinical programs that the dean assigns.

• Lead, develop, and assess all experiential learning programs including clinics and externships.
• Design and implement new experiential learning opportunities in emerging areas of law and practice.
• Ensure compliance with ABA Standard 304 dealing with experiential learning courses, as it relates to Standard 303.
• Handle all matters pertaining to Experiential Learning at the Law School, including being responsible for any Law School Clinic duties that the Dean may assign.
• Oversee quality assurance of placement sites and continuous improvement in our experiential programs.
• Coordinate logistics and policies related to placement sites, evaluations of sites and site partnership agreements.
• Collect and analyze data on students’ participation at sites, review learning outcomes, and site partner feedback on students to ensure students are actually learning what was intended.
• Advise and assist students with all registration information and placement in various courses and sites.
• Promote student awareness of available experiential learning opportunities through workshops, presentations, and individual counseling.
• Teach the family law clinic, including the 2-hour lecture component and any other clinics that the Dean may assign.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the courts, law firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and other partners.
• Any other duties that the dean may assign.

• Juris Doctorate
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and County laws.
• Skills in problem-solving, decision-making, multitasking, time management, coordinating work of others, planning activities, leading projects, and both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports, work independently, and communicate effectively.

• Limited standing and/or walking.
• Handling light weight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stoop, bend, or lift.

Texas Southern University is an equal opportunity employer and provides a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.