Reading note · CLSA / ACDS
This announcement relates to the dates and conditions reproduced below. Check the organiser’s current notice before applying or planning travel.
The Corporate Counsel Externship notice describes a part-time Clinic Adjunct Professor role at Allard. Students were to spend one academic term in a private- or public-sector legal department. The application date was22 March2023 at4:30pm Pacific time; note the time zone as well as the calendar date when comparing such notices.
2 pages of text
Source-language text, including both languages where the original is bilingual. Page numbering follows the obtained document.
Page 1
Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia Clinic Adjunct Professor, Corporate Counsel Externship The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia seeks applicants for a part-time appointment as a Clinic Adjunct Professor for the Corporate Counsel Externship (the “Externship”). CORPORATE COUNSEL EXTERNSHIP The Corporate Counsel Externship is one of the most highly sought-after experiential learning programs at the Allard School of Law. Students enrolled in the Externship are placed in the legal department of a business-oriented organization in the private or public sector on a part-time basis for one academic term. The purpose of the Externship is to provide students with an opportunity to learn directly from experienced corporate counsel in a supervised educational environment. During the program, students will apply theoretical concepts learned in the classroom to practical legal and business matters in a particular industry. They will also gain a deeper understanding of professional ethics and professional responsibility in practice. The Externship is comprised of a five-credit clinical component (LAW 379) and an accompanying two- credit graded course component (LAW 380). Eight upper year J.D. students are enrolled per term. The Clinic Adjunct Professor of the Externship is supported by the Director, Centre for Business Law, and by a student administrative assistant. POSITION DETAILS The successful applicant will: ▪ Teach and evaluate students in LAW 380; ▪ Secure placements for students in the Externship; ▪ Provide ongoing academic and logistical support to students and corporate counsel at participating organizations; ▪ Plan and deliver orientation sessions for participating corporate counsel; ▪ Supervise the students’ clinical practice at their assigned organization; ▪ Draft documentation and materials related to the Externship; ▪ Supervise administrative staff, provide leadership, and complete other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should have experience or interest in teaching law students, and experience or interest in the principles of sound experiential education. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate effective administrative leadership and managerial skills, preferably in a legal setting, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A minimum of seven years of practice experience as in-house counsel in Canada is required; having a varied set of experiences in in-house counsel work would be an asset. Applicants must be admitted to the Law Society of British Columbia. Compensation will be commensurate with Allard School of Law rates. The appointment will be for a 12-month period, subject to renewal, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2023 and end date of April 30, 2024. The applicant will spend from May to August 2023 preparing to
Page 2
deliver the program. Teaching responsibilities will commence in September 2023, for the duration of the 2023-2024 academic year. WHO WE ARE The Peter A. Allard School of Law, one of Canada's leading law schools, is committed to being one of the world’s great centres for legal education and research. As part of an outstanding public university situated in one of the most open, diverse and beautiful places in the world, we offer an inspiring environment that combines rigorous professional legal training with an awareness of the role of law in society. Further information about the Allard School of Law can be found at: http://www.allard.ubc.ca. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing qualifications and interest in the position; a curriculum vitae; the names of three referees; and evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as a summary of teaching evaluations, if available. Complete applications should be submitted by March 22, 2023 at 4:30pm PT. Applications will be reviewed as received and should be submitted by email to Allard HR at hr@allard.ubc.ca with “Clinic Adjunct: Corporate Counsel Externship” in the subject heading, to the attention of: Dr. Carol Liao Director, Centre for Business Law Peter A. Allard School of Law University of British Columbia For further information, please contact the Centre for Business Law at cblassistant@allard.ubc.ca. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from racialized group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.