Clinical Instructor

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Clinical Instructor
The candidate will will supervise, manage, mentor, and teach Harvard Law School students enrolled in the Clinic as they represent clients in a variety of challenging matters, including in the areas of intellectual property, digital civil liberties, privacy and security, new media and online speech, government innovation, and online safety. Will vary from matter to matter, but may include overseeing students in their counselling of clients, drafting of contracts, licenses and other transactional documents, preparation of amicus briefs, comments and other filings, and support for policy advocacy efforts. Will meet regularly with students to direct and supervise their work, observe students in client interactions, review students’ written and other work product, provide regular and detailed feedback to students on their projects and performance, deliver instruction in basic legal skills and Internet-related practice, and ensure professional, high-quality representation of Clinic clients. Help develop new Cyberlaw Clinic cases and clients consistent with the Instructor’s own areas of interest and expertise, and maintain relationships with the Clinic’s existing clients and external partners. Assist the Managing Director and Assistant Director with the administration of the Clinic’s practice and teaching operations, and the alignment of the Clinic's work with its core values, including promotion of a robust and inclusive online ecosystem for free expression; the advancement of diversity and mitigation of the impact of bias in tech development and tech policy; advocacy for open government; and support for cultural production through balanced regulatory and enforcement regimes. Be part of the intellectual community at the Berkman Center and will have the opportunity to attend workshops and conferences at the Center and at Harvard Law School and will have frequent opportunities to expand knowledge of technology and law. Must have Juris Doctor degree with admission to the Massachusetts bar or admission to and active status in at least one U.S. state bar and immediate eligibility for admission on motion to the Massachusetts bar. Should have 3+ years of legal-practice experience in one or more of the Clinic’s areas of focus. Top academic credentials, superior writing and verbal skills, sound judgment, exceptional ethical standards, and proven abilities in interpersonal communication, supervision, and team building are required.

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