Director, LL.M. Externship Program
About The Position
Georgetown University Law Center’s LL.M. Externship Program will be responsible for the administration of the Law Center’s Externship Program for LL.M. Students, through which over 140 students a year earn credit for work at hundreds of field placements. The Director will review and approve all LL.M. Externship applicants and field placements; run the day-to-day operations of the LL.M. Externship Program; advise students interested in, or participating in, the LL.M. Externship Program; assist in the development of the LL.M. externship seminar curriculum; evaluate student field placements; monitor the overall compliance and quality of the LL.M. Externship Program; recommend LL.M. externship policy changes as appropriate; and promote the LL.M. Externship Program.
Requirements
- J.D. required and 3+ years relevant professional experience.
- Experience managing large organizational tasks, demonstrating the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Experience in law school administration, experiential education pedagogy, and/or teaching
- Experience advising law students or lawyers in professional formation and/or career path exploration
- Experience evaluating and monitoring legal field placements
- Experience ensuring law school curriculum meets applicable ABA Standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An ability to focus on detail
- An ability to problem solve, take initiative and quickly adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people (including international and multi-lingual students) and circumstances (including knowledge of the etiquette of foreign countries and other cultures)
- Demonstrated emotional maturity and the ability to exercise good judgment in a fast-paced, high profile environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervising up to 140 students in the LL.M. Academic Externship Program and the Advanced Legal Practicum Program (ALPP)
- Determining the calendar, agenda, policy, in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Experiential Education and Office of Graduate and International Programs, regarding the LL.M. Externship Program and ALPP
- Drafting and maintain necessary program governing documents
- Resolving issues that arise with field placements
- Coordinating with the Office of Graduate Careers on policy changes to the LL.M. Externship program
- Communicating with students, field placements and others to ensure strong engagement and quality administration of the program
- Promoting the program
Benefits
- Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
