Deputy Director of the International Human Rights Clinic
Deputy Director of the International Human Rights Clinic
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Position Title:
Deputy Director of the International Human Rights ClinicPosition Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Salary Range:
Pay Frequency:
AnnualJob Description:
Santa Clara University School of Law seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Deputy Clinic Director for its International Human Rights Clinic during the Spring 2020 term (January 1 through May 31.
The Deputy Clinic Director will work under the supervision of the Clinic Director.
Essential qualifications for this position:
- JD degree required; or comparable degree from a law school outside the United States.
- At least five years of experience as a practicing lawyer including experience litigating issues related to international human rights in U.S. foreign and/or international tribunals
- Experience litigating and counseling on human rights advocacy issues drafting and reviewing policy initiatives drafting and analyzing international and domestic normative frameworks.
- Experience in legal clinical teaching supervision training and mentoring students.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to work independently.
Primary duties:
- Provide instruction in the seminars of the International Human Rights Clinic.
- Directly Supervise students and in partnership with the Clinic Director assist with the direct supervision of law students in clinic cases and projects before international regional and domestic fora.
- Counsel and mentor students including advancing student job opportunities
- Assist the Director in the administration and operation of the Clinics programs projects and activities.
- Supervise administration of the Clinic.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
