A Day In The Life Of A Clinical Professor Of Law At Loyola Law School
A day in the life of a law professor, like Amy, a Clinical Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, is "varied," depending on teaching responsibilities; Amy's work includes "prepping for class, teaching class, and a lot of time grading and reviewing papers," often using audio recordings to provide thorough feedback. The daily routine differs significantly for professors teaching in clinics, where the day might involve court appearances or contract drafting alongside students.
Higher Education, Legal Education, Teaching, Writing Instruction, Disability
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Amy Levin
Clinical Professor of Law
LMU Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
University of California, Berkeley 1994
University of California, Los Angeles JD/MSW
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Video Highlights
1. A typical day involves preparing for classes, teaching, grading papers, and providing feedback to students. For writing courses, this might include recording audio comments on student papers.
2. Professors who teach in clinics have a different daily routine, often involving court appearances, brief writing, litigation, or contract drafting alongside students.
3. The day-to-day activities of a law professor significantly vary depending on the specific courses they teach and the type of law school they work at.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a professor of law look like?
My days consist of preparing for class, teaching, and a lot of grading and reviewing papers. I give thorough comments on student writing.
Because I have an arm disability, I record my comments. I read papers and then record MP3 files with feedback for the students. I often meet with them to discuss their writing.
If you're a professor teaching in a clinic, your day is very different. Students represent clients in various legal areas. These professors might be in court with students, writing briefs, or doing litigation.
In transactional clinics, professors might be drafting contracts. It really varies depending on the law school and what you teach.