Pathways to Full-Time Faculty Appointments
The Association of American Law Schools Northeast Regional Pre-Faculty Recruitment Conference
The Pre-Faculty Recruitment Conference will provide candidates interested in full-time law school faculty positions in the Northeast region with an opportunity to learn about area law schools, interview preparation, and how to succeed as a faculty candidate and member.
Co-Sponsors
Albany Law School
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Boston University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
New York Law School
Seton Hall University School of Law
Villanova University – Charles Widger School of Law
University at Buffalo School of Law
Thursday, August 14, and Friday, August 15, 2025
New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Program
Thursday, August 14
8:00 a.m.–8:50 a.m.
Check-In/Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.–9:10 a.m.
Welcome
9:10 a.m.–9:50 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Thoughts from Law School Deans on Law School Faculty
9:50 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Panel Discussion: The Hiring Process—Doctrinal and Clinical
10:50 a.m.–11:20 a.m.
Break
11:20 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Scholarship
12:20 p.m.–1:20 p.m.
Lunch Discussion: My Experience as a Member of my Faculty: The Rewards and Challenges
1:20 p.m.–2:20 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Teaching and Other Faculty Responsibilities—Doctrinal and Clinical
2:20 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Individual Meetings Between Prospective Candidates and Participating Law Schools
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Post-Day 1 Mixer: Rooftop Terrace
Friday, August 15
8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Check-In/Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Individual Meetings Between Prospective Candidates and Participating Law Schools
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