Vanderbilt University · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Law Practice
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveVanderbilt University is seeking an Associate Director of Law Practice to lead the development and implementation of law library programs aimed at preparing students for the practice of law. This role involves providing legal reference and research services, developing instructional materials, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student skill development.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of law library programs and initiatives to prepare students for the practice of law
Coordinate with liaison librarians to provide bespoke support across various law school departments and curricular programs to support the law school’s efforts to prepare students for the practice of law
Develop course materials and teach legal research in the required first year Legal Writing and Research course
Train students on the use of AI and other emerging technologies in the practice of law
Provide reference services to Vanderbilt Law School students and faculty as well as the larger Vanderbilt University community
Provide research support to law faculty through the law library’s liaison program
Teach in upper-division legal research courses, seminars, and academic programs as needed
Create and update online research guides, tutorials, and other web content
Serve on University Library committees and work with colleagues in other campus libraries and University departments in support of the University’s mission for radical collaboration and interdisciplinary scholarship and learning
Participate in professional organizations and engage in scholarly activities at the local, regional, national and/or international level
Take part in collection development
Manage additional projects and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA-accredited institution
MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution
Law practice experience
Experience teaching legal research
Expertise in legal bibliography and legal research methodologies
Outstanding communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively teach and present
Understanding of generative AI and LLMs and interest in the creative use of these tools
Knowledge or interest in emerging technologies and/or legal technologies
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Company
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Founded in 1873
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.55MKey Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M
Leadership Team
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Bharat Bhuva
Professor
Bill Blot
Professor
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