The Faculty Lounge

Whisky in the Jar

"Whisky in the Jar" is a traditional Irish song of unknown origin, one of many celebrating bandits and (in this case implicitly) resistance to the British. Folk versions were popularized in the 1960s by the Irish Rovers, in the UK, and the Highwaymen in the U.S. (not the supergroup with Willie Nelson, et al, the folk quartet with Stephen Trott, later of the Ninth Circuit), followed by rock versions from Thin Lizzy and Metallica. I'm not crazy about the latter, but they were obviously very popular leading to many covers. Regrettably, I can only find audio cuts of many of the major Irish bands. Oh well.

Hiring Announcement: South Texas College of Law Houston

From a recent email message:

South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL) invites applications from both experienced and entry-level faculty for a one-year visiting position teaching legal research and writing for the 2024-25 academic year. LRW faculty teach the required first-year legal writing course, which includes legal research, legal analysis, legal writing, and oral advocacy. LRW faculty develop assignments, meet with students individually as needed, and provide detailed feedback on students’ writing assignments. STCL has evening as well as daytime classes, so candidates should be available to teach in either. LRW teaching experience is preferred but not required.

STCL is committed to fulfilling our mission of providing a diverse body of students with the opportunity to obtain an exceptional legal education, preparing graduates to serve their community and the profession with distinction. STCL is known for its supportive and collegial culture and its commitment to student success. The school, located in downtown Houston, was founded in 1923 and is the oldest law school in the city. STCL is a private, nonprofit, independent law school, fully accredited by the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of American Law Schools, with 55 full-time, 58 adjunct, and six visiting assistant professors serving a student body of 989 full- and part-time students. The school is home to the most decorated advocacy program in the U.S. and the nationally recognized Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution. Additional information regarding South Texas is available at http://www.stcl.edu.

Applications (cover letter, CV, LRW teaching evaluation (if any)) may be directed to Professor Kevin Yamamoto, Chair of Faculty Appointments ([email protected]).  Please also contact Professor Yamamoto with any questions that you may have. Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

South Texas College of Law Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

University of Baltimore School of Law Seeks Dean

This just in:

The University of Baltimore (UBalt) is seeking applications and nominations for the next Dean of the University of Baltimore School of Law (UBalt Law). The Dean will play a critical role in fulfilling the institution's mission of providing quality, professional legal education. The new Dean will succeed Ronald Weich, who has served in this role with distinction since 2012.

Set to celebrate its centennial in 2025, UBalt excels in developing leaders in Baltimore and beyond, and is nationally recognized for serving a diverse, nontraditional student population. The University is a member of the 12-institution University System of Maryland (USM) and is organized into four schools/colleges, including the Merrick School of Business, the School of Law, the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Public Affairs. In the Spring of 2023, the University of Baltimore had a total enrollment of 3,082 students, all of whom are commuters.

Founded in 1925, UBalt Law provides a rigorously practical education, combining doctrinal coursework, intensive writing instruction, nationally renowned clinics and community-based learning to ensure that its graduates are exceptionally well prepared to practice law. UBalt Law is housed in the award-winning John and Frances Angelos Law Center, which opened in 2013. This exceptional 12-story facility houses all of the school's clinics, centers and classrooms, and provides many options for indoor and outdoor study. The building was designated LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council.

 

Concord Law School Officially Renamed Purdue Global Law School

Concord Law School - the online law school started in the days of Kaplan - has been renamed Purdue Global Law School effective November 8.  More details can be found here. I'll be curious to see whether Purdue will begin moves toward ABA accreditation. 

Richard D. Freer Named Dean of Emory Law

Emory University School of Law has announced that Richard Freer will be its next dean.  He is currently on the faculty.  Freer who holds a JD from UCLA, will take over on July 1, 2024.

Jeremy Counseller Named Dean of Baylor Law

Baylor Law School has announced that Jeremy Counseller will be its next dean.  He is currently on the faculty.  Counseller, who holds a JD from Baylor, will take over on July 1, 2024.