Summer Teaching Assistants
The Graduate Lawyering Program in conjunction with the Office of Graduate Affairs is looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) during August 2024. Please see the position descriptions below. If you are a current LLM student and are interested in these opportunities, please send your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your transcript to Caitlin Dean (caitlin.dean@nyu.edu) by Friday, April 5th. The Graduate Lawyering faculty will review applications and interview candidates in mid-April.
You may apply for either or both of the Teaching Assistant positions listed below. Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for in your cover email.
A. Introduction to US Law
The Graduate Lawyering Program is seeking eight students to serve as Teaching Assistants for the Introduction to US Law (Intro.) class for LLM students, scheduled to be held in-person August 12 – 23, 2024. In addition to supporting the Graduate Lawyering faculty, TAs will assist the Office of Graduate Affairs with events during Intro. and Orientation. This is a paid position.
Teaching Assistants attend class (9:00 am – 12:10 pm and 1:00 – 2:00 pm on most days) and answer questions during the lunch break and after class. Duties include assisting faculty; responding to students needing extra help; and advising students on selecting courses, making the most of the LLM year, and adjusting to life in NYC. TAs attend pre-Intro preparatory meetings with faculty and Office of Graduate Affairs on Friday August 9, 2024. TAs must also be available to staff some events held during Intro to US Law and during Orientation on August 26.
B. Intensive Workshop
The Graduate Lawyering program is seeking two Teaching Assistants for the Intensive Workshop, scheduled to be held in-person July 29 – August 9, 2024. TAs for Intro to US Law may also hold this position, which is also paid.
The Intensive Workshop is a two-week introduction to the US legal system, which focuses on improving students’ legal English skills. Professor Karen Ross directs the Workshop and teaches Section 1, and Professor Hon. Gerald Lebovits teaches Section 2. TAs will alternate one week in each section.
The TAs attend class (9:30 am – 1:00 pm) and answer questions during the morning break at 11:00–11:15 am and after class 1:00 – 1:30 pm. Duties include participating in student group discussions during class, coordinating student communication and meetings, and responding to students with questions about course materials.