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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical law professor in the United States is $125,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,500.00 and $127,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical law professor?

A Clinical Law Professor is a legal educator who teaches law students through hands-on, practical experience in live-client or simulated legal settings. They typically oversee law school clinics where students provide legal services under supervision, gaining real-world skills. These professors combine teaching, mentoring, and legal practice, often focusing on areas like criminal defense, immigration, or civil rights. Their role bridges legal theory and practice, preparing students for professional careers.

What are the typical responsibilities of a clinical law professor?

A Clinical Law Professor typically supervises law students as they handle real client cases, provides classroom instruction on practical lawyering skills, and manages the operations of their legal clinic. Weekly duties can include overseeing casework, collaborating with local attorneys, meeting with clients, and delivering feedback to students on their performance. You may also engage in scholarly work or community outreach, depending on your institution’s focus. This dual teaching and supervising role ensures a dynamic environment with both academic and hands-on legal responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical law professor?

To thrive as a Clinical Law Professor, you need a strong background in legal education, practical lawyering experience, and an advanced law degree such as a JD. Familiarity with case management software, legal research databases, and accreditation standards is often expected. Superior mentorship, communication, and organizational skills help foster student growth and manage clinic operations effectively. These competencies enable professors to guide students in real-world legal practice, ensuring both educational quality and meaningful client service.

Are clinical law professors paid well?

Clinical law professors' salaries vary depending on the institution, experience, and geographic location, but they generally earn competitive academic salaries that can range from $70,000 to over $150,000 annually. Factors such as tenure status, research output, and teaching responsibilities also influence compensation. Many also receive benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

How do you become a clinical law professor?

To become a clinical law professor, one typically needs a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, extensive legal experience, and a strong record of legal scholarship or practice. Many also pursue a master's or doctoral degree in law or related fields and develop expertise in clinical legal education, often gaining experience as a practicing attorney or in legal clinics before entering academia.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Law Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,000 per year, or $60.1 per hour.

Tenure-Track Law Professor: Civil Procedure to Intl Law

ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Contribute to the academic community through scholarly research and publication.

  • Support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

  • Engage in teaching and mentoring students in the classroom.

Job description

St. Mary's University School of Law, the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and the only law school in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking exceptional candidates for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions to start in the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 academic years. We are building on our deep history of academic excellence and servant leadership, and we are eager to welcome new members into our vibrant intellectual community.

We are particularly interested in candidates with outstanding academic credentials, successful practice experience, a demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication, and a dedication to teaching excellence. We place great emphasis on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, and we are eager to find candidates who excel in the classroom and inspire students to achieve their best.

We are open to passionate and innovative teachers and scholars in all areas, including but not limited to civil procedure, contracts, property, and legal writing. We are hiring one clinical professor in any subject area, with a preference for criminal law specialization.

We do have opportunities for some select Chair appointments for strong lateral candidates in the areas of business law (to include tax), international law, natural resources, and oil and gas. These include the Albert Herrman Professorship in Natural Resources Law; the Turcotte RC Chair in Oil and Gas; the Katherine A. Ryan Chair for Global, Comparative, and International Law; and the James N. Castleberry, Jr. Chair of Oil and Gas Law or Natural Resources Law.

We are also seeking a Director for the Bennie W. Bock II Center for Business and Transactional Law, a new initiative advancing excellence in business law, transactional practice, and responsible AI literacy in service to the greater San Antonio community. We are seeking an experienced, tenured faculty member for this leadership role, though outstanding tenure-track candidates will also be considered.

St. Mary's University, a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. Located in San Antonio, Texas, St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 75 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

St. Mary's Law is committed to upholding the Marianist mission. Since our foundation in 1852 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), we have strived to integrate the liberal arts with professional studies, fostering a community where faculty and students alike contribute to a meaningful academic dialogue. We are a Hispanic Serving Institution and are excited to bring cutting-edge teaching and compassionate mentoring to the large percentage of first-generation students that make up our student body.

St. Mary's Law embraces the AALS Statement on Hiring for Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affiant Action.

Join us as we continue to advocate for the Marianist mission, shaping the next generation of diverse leaders in law. Your unique perspective and dedication to teaching can contribute significantly to our vibrant and inclusive academic community.

St. Mary's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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