Clinical InstructorAuto req ID 24267BR
Business Title Clinical Instructor
School/Unit Harvard Law School
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Location USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Function Faculty & Student Services
Time Status Full-time
Schedule
Department Berkman Center for Internet & Society
Salary Grade 058
Union 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Duties & Responsibilities
Reports to the Director of the Harvard Law School Cyberlaw Clinic, based at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society.
The Clinical Instructor's primary responsibility will be to supervise, manage and mentor students as they represent clients in a variety of challenging cyberlaw cases and matters, including in the areas of transactional, licensing, and online liability questions; copyright, fair use, trademark and other intellectual property issues; new media and online speech; startups, innovation and entrepreneurship; privacy and security; cybercrime; and youth online safety, among others.
The Clinical Instructor also may oversee student preparation of amicus briefs, comments and other filings in cases involving significant First Amendment, IP, technology policy, and online speech and media law issues.
The Clinical Instructor will meet regularly with students to prepare and strategize in connection with their casework, observe students in client interactions, review students' written and other work product, provide regular and detailed feedback to students on their projects and performance, deliver instruction in basic legal skills and Internet-related practice, and ensure professional, high-quality representation of Clinic clients.
The Clinical Instructor will also assist in developing new Cyberlaw Clinic cases and clients, particularly in the transactional, licensing, startup and IP/technology counseling areas, and in maintaining relationships with existing clients and external partners such as government agencies, advocacy organizations, startups, and law firms.
The Clinical Instructor will assist the Director in managing various administrative aspects of the Clinic's practice and operation.
The Clinical Instructor will be part of the intellectual community at the Berkman Center and will have the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences at the Center and at Harvard Law School and will have frequent opportunities to expand his/her knowledge of technology and law. The position is a great opportunity for experienced cyberlaw, technology, IP, media or startup law practitioners who want to serve the public interest, transition to academic pursuits, or work in a cutting-edge and intellectually invigorating environment.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree with (a) admission to the Massachusetts bar or (b) admission to and active status in at least one U.S. state bar and immediate eligibility for admission on motion to the Massachusetts bar. A minimum of 3-5 years legal-practice experience with significant internet/technology and/or relevant intellectual property law background is required.
Additional Qualifications
Expertise in the areas of online transactional/licensing law, start-up (both for-profit and non-profit) legal assessment and advising, is preferred. Previous experience in a clinical legal setting or the direct supervision and mentoring of young attorneys is highly desirable. A strong technical background or prior technical experience is advantageous but not required.
Candidates should be energetic and passionate about working on a variety of cyberlaw, technology policy and IP cases and projects. Top academic credentials, superior writing and verbal skills, sound judgment, exceptional ethical standards, and proven abilities in interpersonal communication, supervision, and team building are required.
Additional Information
The Clinical Instructor positionis a benefit- eligible, full-time three year appointment with the possibility of renewal.
The Cyberlaw Clinic Director will consider applications on a rolling basis.
The following materials should be submitted with your online application:
* A short statement (no more than 1000 words) describing relevant experience;
* Resume;
* Writing sample (10 - 15 pages preferred);
* List of at least three references; and
* Law school transcript
Commitment to Diversity
The work and well-being of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University are strengthened profoundly by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We actively seek and welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, and persons with disabilities, as well as applications from researchers and practitioners from across the spectrum of disciplines and methods. The roots of this deep commitment are many and, appropriately, diverse. We are not nearly far enough along in this regard, and we may never be. It is a constant process in which there remains much to learn. We welcome your inquiries, comments and ideas on how we may continue to improve.
About the Cyberlaw Clinic
The Cyberlaw Clinic provides high-quality, pro-bono legal services to appropriate individuals, small start-ups, non-profit groups and government entities regarding cutting-edge issues of the Internet, new technology and intellectual property. Harvard Law School students enhance their preparation for high-tech practice and earn course credit for working on a variety of real-world litigation, client counseling, advocacy, legislation, and transactional/licensing projects and cases. More information can be found at />
About the Berkman Center for Internet & Society
The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is a research program founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. Founded in 1997, through a generous gift from Jack N. and Lillian R. Berkman, the Center is home to an ever-growing community of faculty, fellows, staff, and affiliates working on projects that span the broad range of intersections between cyberspace, technology, and society. More information can be found at.
All offers will be made by HLS Human Resources.
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