Law Teachers, Postsecondary
What is a Law Teachers, Postsecondary?
Law Teachers, Postsecondary are educators who specialize in teaching various components of law at the college or university level. They typically hold advanced degrees in law, such as a Juris Doctor (JD) or a Master of Laws (LLM), and may also be licensed to practice law. These educators engage in a range of teaching activities, including lecturing, conducting seminars, advising students, and supervising legal clinics or internships. Their focus is on imparting legal knowledge and skills to students who aspire to pursue careers in law, public policy, or related fields. In addition to teaching, Law Teachers often engage in scholarly research, contribute to legal publications, and participate in academic committees or community services related to law and legal education. They play a crucial role in shaping the legal profession by mentoring the next generation of lawyers and legal professionals, promoting critical thinking, and fostering discussions around legal ethics, justice, and the impact of law on society.
Tasks
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Technology Skills
- Word processing software
- Computer based training software
- Information retrieval or search software
- Electronic mail software
- Document management software
Tools Used
- Microphones
- Televisions
- Portable data input terminals
- Multimedia projectors
- Projection screens or displays
Knowledge
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Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Skills
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
Abilities
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Professional degree
Awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
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Doctoral degree
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Master's degree
Work Activities
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Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Detailed Work Activities
- Guide class discussions.
- Evaluate student work.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
Work Interests
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Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.