What Type Of Person Thrives In The Law Industry, According To A Clinical Professor Of Law At LMU Loyola Law School
Success in the education industry hinges on passion, with the most effective teachers possessing a genuine "love to teach," while others prioritize research, finding fulfillment in making a difference through scholarship. The role of a clinical professor, unique to law schools, often blends this dedication to teaching with rigorous research, but the "primary love is the teaching."
Teaching, Research, Higher Education, Legal Education, Clinical Professorship
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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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Education, Law
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Video Highlights
1. A passion for teaching is a key trait for success in legal academia.
2. Clinical professors often balance teaching with research and publishing, though teaching may be the primary focus.
3. Working directly with clients is a major motivator for those in clinical legal practice settings.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
The best teachers really love to teach. When you have that, it sort of depends because it's a large industry.
There are some people who enter the industry with a focus on research. They want to research and make a difference in their field of education, and that's their passion. Sometimes they are good teachers, and sometimes they're not as great in the classroom.
Clinical professors are unique, particularly in law schools. I'm not sure you see this designation in other areas of education. Clinical professors typically love to teach and want to work with students. They may also do rigorous research and publish.
However, I feel the primary love is teaching, and maybe research is secondary. If someone is working in a live clinic, working with clients is the primary motivator.
Ultimately, it depends on your passion, your goals, and your role.