Director, Pre-Law Education

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group advising for current undergraduates and alumnae/i, focusing on academic preparation, general career readiness, LSAT readiness, and the law school application and acceptance process.
• Teach, coordinate, and develop specialized courses and instructional materials related to the study of law as administered by the Center.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Pre-Law Alumni Advisory Board and the Mock Trial program; collaborate with the University Development Office on fundraising and alumni engagement.
• Coordinate and solicit diverse experiential opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, mentoring, and research.
• Oversee signature events such as the annual Law Day and symposiums.
• Regularly analyze Law School Admission Council (LSAC) data to present findings to the Advisory Board and prepare annual reports for the CAS Dean regarding admissions trends and program effectiveness.
• Manage the Center’s budget and provide direct supervision to a pre-law advisor dedicated to the Center, undergraduate student workers, and graduate practicum students.
• Partner with the Office of Admission to support student recruitment and retention; collaborate with University Communications and Marketing to manage program resources and external messaging.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with law school admissions officers and represent Miami University within relevant professional associations.
• Provide training and resources for pre-law advisors across various academic departments and serve as a formal advisor to student pre-law organizations as requested.

• Doctoral or Professional degree in Law (JD)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of law school
• Knowledge of law school administration process
• Prior experience and record of success in working with pre-law students and undergraduate pre-law programming
• Skills pertinent to engaging students in general career and academic advising
• Skills and experience in engaging alumni
• Understanding of and experience with university academic environments.