Syracuse University College of Law

Office of Clinical Legal Education

Disability Rights Clinic

VISITING CLINICAL FACULTY POSITION

Fall 2007

Syracuse University College of Law, Office of Clinical Legal Education, seek a Visitor for its Disability Rights Clinic for the Fall 2007 semester. The clinic focuses on disability rights law and advocacy, concentrating in three areas: SSI benefits, IDEA cases, and access under federal and state laws.

The successful candidate will identify appropriate legal work, teach the twice weekly seminar, supervise students, and participate with other clinical faculty in the operation of the Office of Clinical Legal Education. Candidates for this Visitor position should have a minimum of three-five years of relevant practice experience in disability rights law. Candidates should have outstanding academic credentials and experience or an interest in teaching, particularly using clinical methodologies.

Students enroll in this clinic for two semesters, for six credits per semester. The Office of Clinical Legal Education includes six, in-house clinical opportunities in the areas of criminal law, children’s rights, community development, disability law, tax issues, and securities arbitration/consumer law. We also have a large externship program. The Office includes five tenured or tenure track faculty, three Practitioners in Residence, additional adjunct faculty, and support staff. The clinic is located on the Syracuse University campus, with easy access to outstanding programs and faculty throughout the campus.

Candidates should be admitted to practice in New York state or able to be admitted by waiver. Syracuse University College of Law is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to diversity in hiring. The position will begin on approximately August 1, 2007. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and the name of three references to Michael Schwartz, Director, Disability Rights Clinic, and Assistant Professor, Office of Clinical Legal Education, Syracuse University College of Law, Suite 306, Syracuse, New York, 13244-1030 or by email to maschw01@slaw.syr.edu later than February 25, 2007. Please contact Professor Schwartz with questions.