Position Summary

Washington University School of Law invites applications for the faculty position of Director of its Intellectual Property Clinic beginning July 1, 2025. The Intellectual Property Clinic is one of the WashU Law’s twenty outstanding law clinics and externships.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

More information can be found here.

• Provides legal advice and services to clients with respect to copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and right of publicity matters.
• The Director is expected to oversee all aspects of the Clinic, including the teaching of students (through one-on-one tutorials and a weekly seminar).
• Supervision of and responsibility for student casework.
• Identification and selection of clients.
• Day-to-day administration.
• Teach other courses and assist other law school programs as needed.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, references, and brief description of the candidate’s interest and qualifications to:

Professor Sarah Narkiewicz

Associate Dean for Clinical Education

Washington University School of Law, One Brookings Drive, MSC 1120-250-102, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899.

Email: sanarkiewicz@wustl.edu 

For fullest consideration, apply by November 15, 2024.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

J.D. - Juris Doctor

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Intellectual Property Law, Oral Communications, Organizing, Relationship Building, Relationship Maintenance, Time Management, Written Communication

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and must be admitted or eligible to practice law in Missouri (i.e., must be a member of the Missouri Bar, able to become a member within six months of starting the position, or eligible for a certificate to supervise students as a law teacher pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13.06).
• Promise as a teacher and mentor for law students.
• Strong academic record.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with both students and community/professional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Clinical Education

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perf