How to Become a Law Professor

20 Pages Posted: 11 Jan 2014

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Fabio Arcila, Jr.

UIC-John Marshall Law School; Touro University - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Date Written: December 31, 2013

Abstract

This is an informal and user friendly introduction for how to obtain a teaching position in a United States law school. It is regularly updated, usually on at least an annual basis, in particular with regard to an extensive bibliography that is included. It is designed for those with little knowledge of the legal teaching market. The primarily focus is upon doctrinal tenure-track teaching, which is likely of most interest to law students and recent law graduates. It also includes other topics that may be of interest to them as well as to practicing attorneys, such as Ph.D.s/S.J.D.s; fellowships/visiting assistant professor (VAP) positions; LL.M.s; legal writing positions; clinical teaching; and adjunct positions. The bibliography covers the following topics: Internet resources; dedicated law journal issues; law professor hiring; scholarship/publishing; working as a law professor; and women & minorities in law teaching.

Keywords: law professor, law school, hiring, Ph.D.s/S.J.D.s fellowships, visiting assistant professor, VAP, LL.M., legal writing, clinical teaching, adjunct, bibliography

Suggested Citation

Arcila, Jr., Fabio, How to Become a Law Professor (December 31, 2013). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2376549 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2376549

Fabio Arcila, Jr. (Contact Author)

UIC-John Marshall Law School ( email )

315 South Plymouth Court
Chicago, IL 60604
United States

Touro University - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center ( email )

225 Eastview Drive
Central Islip, NY 11722
United States
(631) 761-7111 (Phone)

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