Director of Clinical Programs

William & Mary Law School (Law School), the first law school in the United States, seeks an entrepreneurial leader committed to experiential learning and public good to serve as the next Director of Clinical Programs (Director). This leader will expand the breadth and impact of clinical offerings, strengthen public service and experiential learning, and elevate the clinics’ role within the Law School and broader community.

The Law School is distinguished by its “Citizen Lawyer” philosophy, rigorous academics, and a robust clinical program that is central to its mission of public service and experiential learning. The clinical programs offer students hands-on opportunities to serve real clients, address unmet legal needs, and develop practical skills under the guidance of expert faculty mentors, with clinics spanning areas such as appellate advocacy, community law, domestic violence, immigration, innocence projects, veterans' benefits, special education, and elder and disability law. These clinics not only prepare students for impactful legal careers but also provide thousands of hours of pro bono service annually, reinforcing the school’s commitment to community engagement and professional responsibility.

Reporting to the Vice Dean and overseeing eight clinics, the Director will have the opportunity to shape the future of clinical education and build their own clinic from the ground up. Clinical education is a core priority of the Law School and an essential part of its mission to prepare students for public service and impactful legal careers.

This position comes at a time of strong demand from students for expanded clinical offerings, creating space for innovation in areas such as transactional law and criminal law. For legal educators and leaders, this role presents an opportunity to advance a program that combines academic rigor with real-world impact—at a law school renowned for excellence and a deep commitment to the public good.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished legal educator with substantial experience in program development and administrative leadership. As Director, this individual will provide strategic vision to shape the future of clinical programs, champion the clinics’ impact within and beyond the Law School, and foster academic excellence and innovation. By securing essential resources and cultivating a collaborative team of clinic directors, the Director will ensure that W&M’s clinics remain a dynamic and integral part of experiential learning and public service.

Tiffany Weber and Jeff Kessner are leading this search with Jenny Rubin.