Law Adjunct Faculty - 1st Year Academies Instructor
About The Position
The 1st Year Academies Instructor will work with the Law School's faculty and plays a key role in delivering intensive, simulation-based legal training to first-year law students participating in the BYU Law Academies Program. Working in collaboration with BYU Law faculty and elite legal practitioners, the instructor helps guide students through real-world legal scenarios designed to bridge academic learning with high-level law practice. This role requires strong engagement, mentorship, and a commitment to maintaining the program’s high standards of professionalism and excellence.
Requirements
- JD required. Required degree must be completed by the start date.
- Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring in a higher education setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, practitioners, peers, and students
- High level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail
- Interest in mentoring and legal skills development
- A commitment to the BYU Law School mission and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and support simulation-based learning exercises in a fast-paced, practice-oriented environment
- Mentor and provide individualized feedback to students on legal analysis, writing, and professional skills
- Collaborate with faculty and practitioner instructors to ensure cohesive delivery of curriculum
- Model professionalism and uphold program expectations as a representative of BYU Law
- Assist in coordinating program logistics and ensuring a high-quality student experience
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
