Georgetown University · 7 hours ago
Director, LL.M. Externship Program
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$55K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expGeorgetown University is a prestigious institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C. They are seeking a Director for the LL.M. Externship Program, responsible for overseeing the administration of the program, ensuring quality educational experiences for students, and managing field placements.
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Responsibilities
Supervising up to 140 students in the LL.M. Academic Externship Program and the Advanced Legal Practicum Program (ALPP)
Determining the calendar, agenda, policy, in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Experiential Education and Office of Graduate and International Programs, regarding the LL.M. Externship Program and ALPP
Drafting and maintain necessary program governing documents
Resolving issues that arise with field placements
Coordinating with the Office of Graduate Careers on policy changes to the LL.M. Externship program
Communicating with students, field placements and others to ensure strong engagement and quality administration of the program
Promoting the program
Qualification
Required
J.D. required and 3+ years relevant professional experience
Experience managing large organizational tasks, demonstrating the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Experience in law school administration, experiential education pedagogy, and/or teaching
Experience advising law students or lawyers in professional formation and/or career path exploration
Experience evaluating and monitoring legal field placements
Experience ensuring law school curriculum meets applicable ABA Standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An ability to focus on detail
An ability to problem solve, take initiative and quickly adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to work with a diverse range of people (including international and multi-lingual students) and circumstances (including knowledge of the etiquette of foreign countries and other cultures)
Demonstrated emotional maturity and the ability to exercise good judgment in a fast-paced, high profile environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
An array of voluntary insurance options
Company
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is an academic and research institution.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.74MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationHyundai Hope On WheelsAndrew W. Mellon Foundation
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
2019-12-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Randall Bass
Vice President, Strategic Education Initiatives
Bryan Alexander
Senior Scholar
Recent News
2026-01-22
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