Non-Credit Teaching

The Trial Advocacy Coach is responsible for helping J.D. students prepare for and participate in trial advocacy competitions. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, and nights, with the potential for in-person only, online only, or a combination. The Trial Advocacy Coach will work with the Director of Trial Advocacy to coach students and to otherwise implement the mission of the Kline School of Law.

Essential Functions

• Teaching students to analyze a case file
• Teaching students to craft themes and theories of a case file
• Teaching students how to argue oral motions in limine
• Teaching students to draft direct and cross-examinations, opening statements and closing arguments
• Conducting weekly practices with student either in person or via Zoom
• Attending the trial advocacy competition(s) with the student team members
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives
• Maintain communication with the Director of Trial Advocacy and the Dean for Academic Affairs regarding any course, competition, or student issues
• Perform other similar duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• J.D. Degree
• Trial team or trial experience

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin and continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified.