How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the JD and 40 in the LLM program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.
What You'll Do
The University of Michigan Law Clinical Fellows Program seeks applicants for a clinical instructor in its Zell Entrepreneurship Clinic (ZEC). This is a one-year, term limited appointment.
Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students in the ZEC represent startups led by University of Michigan (UM) students and recent UM alumni. The ZEC's NIL Program represents University of Michigan student-athletes in name, image, likeness matters. Typical matters in the ZEC include business entity formation, intellectual property, contract drafting, employment law, and other common early-stage legal issues.
The successful candidate will teach in the ZEC's biweekly seminar along with another ZEC professor, supervise law students, advise clients, and collaborate with other schools and colleges at UM and other organizations assisting startups.
Required Qualifications*
The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years of experience representing companies in at least one of ZEC's core areas of practice, a strong interest in clinical teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurship and to engage in public interest lawyering through transactional work. Candidates must hold a JD degree and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
U-M is committed to recruiting, selecting, and retaining a diverse and highly engaged staff community.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.