Law School Externship Program Director

Job overview

The Law School Externship Program Director role is onsite in Tuscaloosa, AL. Compensation is not specified in the source as a complete salary range; it lists a minimum of $62,800 and a midpoint of $81,700. The position is in the University of Alabama School of Law Dean’s Office. The director oversees the externship program under American Bar Association rules and institutional policies, designing courses and assessments, managing placements, and monitoring program quality. The role supports student learning by advising students, teaching program components, and developing relationships with employers and field supervisors.

What you'll do

• Oversee the law school externship program under ABA rules and institutional policies
• design externship courses and assessments
• manage enrollment and approve placements
• evaluate and monitor externship quality
• conduct program reviews
• develop student programming and resources
• teach courses, workshops, and academic components
• advise students
• develop employer relations
• liaise with field supervisors, placements, and external partners
• maintain records and promote experiential learning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

law school externship program director

tuscaloosa al

university of alabama

school of law

externship program

experiential learning

student advising

employer relations

aba standards

monday–friday

occasional after-hours events

higher education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours event work required.

About the employer

The University of Alabama is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.