From a recent email message:
Brooklyn Law School’s legal writing program is seeking one or more one-year Visiting Assistant Professor(s) of Legal Writing for the 2025-2026 academic year. A professor in this position will teach two sections of students in our year-long 1L legal writing program (approximately 20 students per section).
Brooklyn Law School's year-long 1L legal writing course is seven credits. Our fall semester course is three credits and introduces students to the fundamentals of legal research and writing, focusing on objective legal analysis. In the four-credit spring course, students produce three written works (descriptive, transactional, and persuasive) to advance a client’s interests. Students also learn and develop oral communication skills, including persuasive advocacy.
We welcome entry-level and experienced teachers to apply. Applicants must have a J.D. and at least three years of legal practice experience, including experience reviewing and providing written and oral feedback on the legal work of students or junior attorneys. We are looking for an innovative, collaborative, and creative educator to join our legal writing team.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In accordance with NY State disclosure laws, the salary is $110,000.
It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Brooklyn Law School values a diverse and vibrant community and affirmatively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and life experience.
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