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I have spoken and written before about teaching law leadership, including here on the BLPB in posts found, e.g., here and here. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to teach both law school and undergraduate courses on various asepects of leadership. But I have come to realize that I teach leadership in all of my courses.

With that thought in mind, I volunteered to moderate a panel for the Association of American Law School’s Section on Leadership featuring a few of my favorite law instructors to talk about teaching leadership in law courses outside the clinical legal education setting. That webinar is scheduled for today at 1:00 pm Eastern time. The full program description is set forth here, along with biographies of my panelists, BLPB co-blogger Josh Fershée and Ben Rigney and Kenneth Townsend from Wake Forest Law. Register to attend, or look for the recorded version on the Section on Leadership’s webpage in the coming days.

As I see it, teachng law–especially business law–presents two types of opportunities to teach leadership while teaching fundamental rules and related legal skills.

The first opportunity is presented by materials we assign for class preparation or in-class presentation. These…

Wake Forest University School of Law invites lateral applications for a Distinguished Chair in Business Law to begin July 1, 2027. Although the precise course package is negotiable, preference will be given to applicants willing to teach both Contracts and Business Organizations, in addition to offerings such as Sales, Securities Regulation and/or Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Tax.

Applicants should hold (or have held) a tenured position at an accredited U.S. law school. Applicants must demonstrate a continuing dedication to high-quality research and teaching. Practice experience is preferred.

Review of applications will begin September, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted as a single document including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and the names of three references.

Please direct questions to:
Professor Jonathan Cardi, Chair, Lateral Appointments Committee
lawfacultyhiring@wfu.edu

Applications may be submitted via this link: (Careers at Wake Forest University)

I am a proud member of the Executive Committee of the Association of American Law Schools Secton on Agency, Partnerships LLCs, and Unincorporated Associations. We are hosting a “New Voices in Unincorporated Entities” program at the AALS 2027 annual meeting, scheduled for January 5-8 in New York, NY. For this program, we seek unpublished papers and works-in-progress on any aspect of the governance of unincorporated entities. Presenters who are chosen through the call for papers will have the opportunity to present their work and receive comments from an expert in the field. Preference will be given to junior scholars, but all scholars are welcome to attend the program and participate in the discussions. If you would like to present on this topic, please email an abstract of no more than 1000 words to the chair of the section, Ben Means, at meansb@law.sc.edu, before September 25, 2026. Please put “New Voices in Unincorporated Entities” in the subject line of your message.

Authors of the selected papers will be notified by October 15. Presenters will be responsible for paying their registration fee for attendance at the annual meeting.

FIU College of Law is hiring for 2-3 pre-tenure positions. We seek candidates in Criminal Law; Criminal Procedure; Evidence; Wills & Trusts; Family Law; Tax; and Business Organizations, as well as coverage in foundation courses.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a CV, cover letter, and provide names and contact information for at least 3 references to Committee Chair Howard Wasserman at lawprohiring@fiu.edu. Please also submit an online application at careers.fiu.edu, Job ID 538098. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search & Screen Committee, Howard Wasserman (howard.wasserman@fiu.edu).

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT

Location: East Lansing, MI
Start Date: August 15, 2027

Michigan State University College of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions with an expected start date of August 15, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates with exceptional educational, teaching, and scholarship credentials across all areas of law, although subject areas of particular interest include Law and Technology, Indian Law, Animal Law, Administrative and Regulatory Law, Bankruptcy Law, Business Law (with a particular emphasis on Corporate Governance), Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, and International Law. We also seek applications from entry-level and lateral applicants to lead our Transactional/Entrepreneurship Clinic; and to serve as The Alan S. Zekelman Professor of International Human Rights Law. Finally, we seek applications from distinguished tenured faculty for The Schaefer Chair in Family Law. The College of Law seeks applicants with a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly achievement, in line with MSU College of Law’s recent academic and scholarly trajectory.

Established in 1855, Michigan State University is the nation’s premier land-grant university, offering more than 400 academic programs across diverse disciplines. MSU is known for its commitment to…

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for positions on the tenured/tenure-track faculty to begin in August 2027. The College welcomes applications from scholars in all subject areas of the law but has particular interests in hiring in the following areas: bankruptcy and commercial law, corporate and business law, contracts, civil procedure, and property law.

The University of Illinois is home to a distinguished and collegial national law school, founded in 1897 and situated within a premier research university that affords unrivaled opportunities for cutting-edge legal scholarship, innovative interdisciplinary work, and professional involvement with the dynamic Chicago legal community. Champaign-Urbana is an inclusive college town with an exceptional quality of life. 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. or Ph.D. or their equivalent, a strong academic record, and a record of scholarly distinction or great scholarly promise.  

Appointment Information

These are full-time tenure-track positions appointed on a 9/12 basis. The anticipated start date is August 17, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience but a minimum of $172,500. The University of Illinois offers an outstanding and comprehensive benefit package.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but applications submitted after October 18, 2026 may not…

Villanova University Charles Widger School of law seeks an outstanding educator-scholar to join its faculty beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We welcome applications from all candidates with a particular interest in candidates who teach and write in business law (e.g. business organizations, securities regulation, or corporate finance) and/or contracts/commercial law. For additional information see: jobs.villanova.edu/postings/35407

Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter, and other supporting documents to: appointments@law.villanova.edu. All applicants must also apply through the official Villanova University posting.

California Western School of Law (CWSL) is seeking applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for 2-3 tenure track or tenured faculty positions. We especially invite applications from candidates with interests in business associations, commercial law topics (including bankruptcy and antitrust), tax, family law, and trusts and estates.  

Established in 1924, CWSL is a non-profit law school accredited by both the ABA and WASC and an AALS member that has the distinction of being San Diego’s oldest law school. CWSL continues to balance a rigorous practical education with cutting edge scholarship and community service. As a result, our graduates have a reputation for being uniquely practice-ready.  

Our faculty members are experts in multiple fields who are frequently quoted authorities in numerous areas of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, insurance, legal technology, and labor and employment. We are proud of our faculty’s publication record, teaching, and service to the academy and legal community. 

Application materials should include a cover letter, C.V., and research agenda. Please direct application materials and questions to the chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Laura Padilla, at: appointments@cwsl.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on August 13, 2026. The anticipated salary range for the positions is between…

Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Seeking to Fill Several Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking outstanding applicants for several tenure/tenure-track appointments to its full-time faculty starting in August 2027. The law school welcomes applications from candidates interested in teaching in the following areas: Business Organizations, Torts, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, First Amendment, Health Law.

Ideal candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center. Applicants are expected to be willing and capable of teaching in-person and remotely and familiar with best practices in both modalities. Candidates should have an established legal scholarship record or promise of legal scholarship.

Touro Law Center’s main campus is located on beautiful and historic Long Island with its many beaches, coastlines, and parks, Touro Law…

Brooklyn Law School seeks applicants to fill three or more full-time, entry-level or lateral tenured or tenure-track faculty positions with an expected start date of July 1, 2027. Brooklyn welcomes candidates with teaching and research interests across all areas of law and especially invites applications from candidates with interests in civil procedure, criminal procedure (investigations), and various areas of business law and contracts, including antitrust, business associations, commercial law, corporate finance, and securities regulation.

Brooklyn Law School, an independent, freestanding law school, is a vibrant intellectual community emphasizing teaching excellence, cutting-edge scholarship, and innovative academic programs designed to prepare students for public service and private practice. Founded in 1901, the law school has a history, tradition, and mission of educating students from a wide range of backgrounds, including underrepresented communities. 

Brooklyn Law School is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes applicants who can contribute to our mission of fostering a vibrant and diverse community of faculty, students, and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Salary may range from $145,000 to $250,000, depending on experience, rank, and seniority.

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