<p>Basic Qualifications</p> <p>Candidates must have earned a J.D. at least 3 years ago, have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, active membership in at least one state bar, and eligibility to be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>This is a term appointment currently expected to extend through June 30, 2026, with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.</p> <p>We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.</p> <p>All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>As a Clinical Instructor you will:</p> <ul> <li>Help teach the Clinic Seminar each semester; </li><li>Develop and lead the work on multiple Clinic projects, which includes managing and directing the day-to-day project work, managing relationships with clients and partners, and developing and implementing long-term strategic goals for the project; </li><li>Supervise Clinic students on projects and train them on a broad range of lawyering skills including problem-solving; law and policy analysis; research and writing; oral communication; teamwork and collaboration; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and leadership; </li><li>Help students improve their substantive knowledge of the law in the areas presented by the projects; </li><li>Deliver talks and trainings and present the Clinic's work at conferences and events; </li><li>Oversee administrative tasks of the Clinic, including event planning, student outreach, communications, development, and other tasks that arise; </li><li>Engage in outreach that highlights the Clinic's work to promote a deeper understanding of how animal protection issues affect other public interest fields, and foster collaboration across public interest lawyering; </li><li>Help develop strategies and projects for the ongoing growth and success of the innovative work of the Clinic; and </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director concerning the work of the Clinic. </li></ul> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Animal Law & Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School is inviting applications for a full-time Clinical Instructor.</p> <p>The Clinic focuses on the following core areas: federal animal welfare enforcement (captive and companion animals); wildlife and biodiversity; and farmed animal welfare. Through the Clinic, students are introduced to a range of federal and state laws that impact animals, including the Endangered Species Act, the Animal Welfare Act, and the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act. Students learn how to advance the interests of animals through litigation, administrative rulemaking, policy initiatives, and other legal advocacy avenues.</p> <p>During the academic year, the Clinical Instructor will co-supervise and assess the work of Harvard Law School students, which involves meeting regularly with the students to discuss case strategy; reviewing and editing students' written work; accompanying students to any court, legislative, or administrative hearing; and providing regular feedback, both written and oral, on their performance. The Clinical Instructor will meet regularly with the Clinic Faculty Director to share information and strategies and help teach the weekly two-hour Clinic Seminar. The Clinical Instructor additionally will be expected to collaborate on and participate in initiatives of the entire HLS Clinical Program, including orientation, trainings, and retreats.</p> <p>During summer transitions between academic years, the Clinical Instructor will be responsible for managing any ongoing projects and cases.</p>