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Transitioning to Academia

Whereas law professors hired before the 1980s typically published their first significant work after joining a law school faculty, candidates now must produce excellent scholarship before they enter the academic job market. There are several ways in which prospective law teachers may find the time and resources to develop the scholarly portfolio they need to enter academia. Two of the most common are fellowships and advanced degrees. But there are also many other ways to transition to law teaching, such as becoming the director of a research center at a law school or taking time off between jobs to write.

Preparing for a Career in Law Teaching

Preparing for a Career in Law Teaching

Explore the many paths to a career in academia

Transitioning to Academia

Transitioning to Academia

Learn about fellowships, advanced degrees and nontraditional ways to entering academia

Legal Scholarship

Legal Scholarship

Find out about the legal scholarship needed to enter academia

Practice

Practice

Discover the amount and type of practice necessary for a career in academia