Part-Time Faculty: Professional Responsibility; LLM) Course
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Professional Development -
Law/Legal
Professional Development
Location: Lincoln Center
Fordham University:
Office of the Provost:
Law Location
Lincoln Center Campus
Open DateMay 06, 2024
Salary Range or Pay Grade$2,000 to $15,000 per semester, depending on the number of credits and experience
DescriptionFordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a course in professional responsibility for foreign-trained LL.M. students. The expected start date is for the fall 2024 semester.
ResponsibilitiesUsing a textbook, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the NY Rules of Professional Conduct, supplemented by pertinent cases and other materials, this course will examine the fundamental notions that govern the conduct of lawyers in relation to their clients, third parties and the courts.
- Provide a holistic introduction to some of the key professional responsibility aspects that a foreign law-trained lawyer should expect to consider when working in the U.S. or dealing with U.S. lawyers from abroad.
- Examine the fundamental notions that govern the conduct of lawyers in relation to their clients, third parties and the courts.
- Develop a syllabus using a textbook, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the NY Rules of Professional Conduct, supplemented by pertinent cases and other materials.
- Shape a set of learning objectives that students will have mastered by the end of the course.
- Evaluate and grade student course performance in alignment with the appropriate grading curves, providing constructive feedback to foster students’ understanding of core concepts.
- Juris Doctor degree with expertise in advising lawyers on issues relating to professional responsibility.
- Prior teaching experience preferred.
The salary range for this job is $2,000-$15,000 per semester, dependent on the number of credits offered, experience and practice area.
We value diversity and strongly encourage individuals from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Fordham Law School is a national leader in the field, with approximately 1,600 students in our J.D., LL.M. and M.S.L. programs. Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York and serves students of all faiths, including those with no faith.
For questions, please contact Audrey Glassman .
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