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Hiring Announcement: University of Connecticut School of Law (visiting faculty appointment: Civil Procedure)

The University of Connecticut School of Law seeks applicants for a visiting faculty appointment for the 2026-27 academic year in the area of Civil Procedure. The visitor’s course load will…

Tim Zinnecker March 2, 2026No Comments

Hiring Announcement: University of Connecticut School of Law (entry or junior lateral associate)

The University of Connecticut School of Law is searching for an entry or junior lateral associate professor to teach Legal Profession. Other areas of need are Constitutional Law, Torts, Evidence,…

Tim Zinnecker March 2, 2026No Comments

Cianciarulo Stepping Down as Dean of Western State Law

Marisa Cianciarulo has announced that she will step down as the dean of Western State College of Law, effective this summer. She will be returning to her prior faculty position…

Dan Filler March 2, 2026No Comments

Hiring Announcement: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (Visiting Faculty in Health Law)

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law invites applications for a visiting faculty appointment for the 2026–27 academic year in the area of Health Law. The visitor’s course load will…

Tim Zinnecker February 26, 2026No Comments

Rick Bierschbach Named President of Wayne State

Wayne State University has named Richard Bierschbach as its new president. Bierschbach, who served as dean of the university's law school starting in 2017, was appointed interim president last September. …

Dan Filler February 26, 2026No Comments

Will Higher Marijuana Taxes Reduce Use — or Revive the Black Market?

The New York Times Editorial Board has revisited its early enthusiasm for marijuana legalization and now calls for stronger regulation — including significantly higher taxes. Some of the proposals are…

Kim Krawiec February 24, 2026No Comments

Hiring Announcement: Western State College of Law at Westcliff University (Dean)

Western State College of Law at Westcliff University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean. Founded in 1966, Western State is the oldest law school in Orange County,…

Tim Zinnecker February 24, 2026No Comments

Miami Law Names Abril Permanent Dean

The University of Miami School of Law has announced that its interim dean, Patricia Sanchez Abril, will take over the position permanently. Abril has served in the interim capacity since…

Dan Filler February 23, 2026No Comments

W&L Law Seeks Multiple Visiting Faculty

This just in: Washington and Lee University School of Law invites applications and nominations for visiting faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking two to three visiting professors…

Dan Filler February 19, 2026No Comments

Hiring Announcement: Gonzaga University School of Law

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, in Spokane, WA seeks applicants for up to five full-time Lecturers and/or Visiting Assistant Professors beginning August 2026. We welcome candidates across all subject areas,…

Tim Zinnecker February 18, 2026No Comments