From the FLP mailbox:
Hofstra University School of Law invites applications and nominations for DEAN OF THE LAW SCHOOL
Founded in 1970, the School of Law has a history of innovation, scholarship, and excellence in legal education, as demonstrated by its leadership in areas such as international law, child advocacy, legal ethics, and clinical instruction. It was one of the first law schools to recognize the growing importance of international law in all areas of scholarship and practice, as demonstrated by its ground-breaking inclusion of Transnational Law in the first-year curriculum. As also one of the first schools in the country to adopt clinical education, it has served for many years as the regional center for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and provides students with a transformative education in which litigation and transactional skills are integrated into their studies. This dedication to a complete education is further illustrated by the law school’s nationally recognized clinics in areas that range from child advocacy to political asylum.
Hofstra Law School, which is fully accredited, has a student body of more than 1,200 students, an alumni base of nearly 9,000 members and a distinguished faculty of over 50 full-time members including many scholars recognized as national and international experts in their fields. The academic environment is rounded out by Hofstra’s research institutes and centers and four academic journals published by Hofstra Law students.
Located on Hofstra University’s 240-acre Long Island campus in Hempstead, New York, the Law School’s connection to excellent business and communication schools, as well as to other university departments, provides the legal community with exciting interdisciplinary opportunities.
The successful candidate will be an innovative administrator with experience and demonstrable success in leadership and management roles. He/she has a record of accomplishment and experience in many of the following areas: legal education, legal scholarship, the practice of law, administration and fund raising and development. A Juris Doctorate is required.
Screening will begin immediately and continue to the time of selection. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and a detailed letter discussing the candidate’s qualifications. Please visit the Hofstra School of Law Web site at http://law.hofstra.edu/ for additional information. Please direct applications and nominations to: Hofstra University School of Law Dean Search, Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., Attn: Nathaniel J. Sutton, 245 Park Avenue, Suite 4300, New York, NY 10167; Phone: 212-867-9876; Fax: 212-867-3219; E-mail: hofstralaw@heidrick.com
