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Summary Description


	Teach courses in law.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Clinical Law Professor

2.	College Professor

3.	Faculty Member

4.	Faculty Member, College or University

5.	Instructor

6.	Law Instructor

7.	Law Librarian

8.	Law Professor

9.	Legal Research and Writing Program Director

10.	Legal Writing Professor

11.	Paralegal Instructor

12.	Professor

Job Tasks

	Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.

	Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as civil procedure, contracts, and torts.

	Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

	Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

	Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

	Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.

	Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.

	Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

	Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.

	Assign cases for students to hear and try.

	Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

	Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

	Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.

	Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

	Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

	Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

	Participate in campus and community events.

	Act as advisers to student organizations.

	Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.

	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.


		convert information into instructional program

		develop instructional materials

		organize educational material or ideas

		teach college level courses

		develop course or training objectives

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


		review laws

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


		write scholarly or technical research papers

		interpret laws or legislation

		explain government laws or regulations

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.


		design classroom presentations

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


		analyze legal questions

		conduct research on work-related topics

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use administrative law

		follow contract, property, or insurance laws

		use knowledge of relevant laws

		use oral or written communication techniques

		use research methodology procedures in legal cases or issues

		use teaching techniques

		use public speaking techniques

		use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations

		use library or online Internet research techniques

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.


		understand legal terminology

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.


		use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.


		write research or project grant proposals

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


		conduct legal research

		compile bibliographies of specialized materials

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


		record student progress

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.


		make education presentations

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.


		advise students

		advise governmental or industrial personnel

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.


		maintain educational records, reports, or files

		prepare educational reports

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.


		evaluate student performance

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.


		direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.


		encourage group participation

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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