Advocacy Competition Coach Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advocacy Coaches are a critical part of the College of Law’s learning community. Coaches are involved in curricular and co-curricular activities and programs relating to student learning and professional formation throughout law school. The appointments will be as either Head Advocacy Coach or Assistant Advocacy Coach to coach a Moot Court or Mock Trial competition team in the 2026-2027 academic year. All competitions will likely be in person. At least one head coach is expected to travel with the teams. Assistant Coaches shall only travel with the team with express approval. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to UNT System policies.

Requirements

J.D. degree
Superb professional qualifications
Ability to achieve excellence in guiding and mentoring law students
Commitment to the goals and curricular method of UNT Dallas College of Law
Reside in the DFW area to facilitate regular practices
Head coaches: Five or more years of practice experience OR substantial and extensive trial, appellate, or competition coach experience of high quality.
Assistant coaches: At least one or more years of practice experience and a demonstrated commitment to the education of UNT Dallas College of Law students.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coaching advocacy competition teams
Previous experience competing in law school advocacy competitions at a high level

Responsibilities

Coach a Moot Court or Mock Trial competition team in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Travel with the teams (Head coaches are expected to travel, Assistant Coaches require approval to travel).
Provide guidance and mentoring to law students.
Engage in curricular and co-curricular activities and programs relating to student learning and professional formation.