Law & Trial Teacher, Yale

Teaching is at the core of Oxford Royale's Law Summer School programme. We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to introduce students to foundational legal concepts, including constitutional law, criminal law, and international legal systems. The ideal candidate will inspire students to think critically about contemporary legal challenges and guide them through case studies, mock trials, and debates. Lessons should encourage active participation and the application of legal theory to real-world contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and adapt lessons using the Teacher's Guide, ensuring the content is suited to students' interests and academic levels.
• Deliver engaging lessons covering key areas of law, including legal history, current legal issues, and the role of law in society.
• Use subject expertise to promote student progress, providing personalized feedback and adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Lead interactive activities such as debates, mock trials, and case study analysis to apply legal theory to practice.
• Mark assignments, provide detailed feedback, and complete student reports reflecting individual progress.
• Handle administrative tasks including maintaining registers and attending staff meetings.
• Collaborate with fellow teaching staff to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
  
  

Person Specification

• Extensive knowledge and experience in law or a related field, with an awareness of current legal trends and issues.
• Passion for inspiring students and fostering their interest in legal studies and societal issues.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and adapt teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles.
• Creative and confident teaching approach, encouraging critical thinking and debate.
• Fluency in English and strong organizational skills.
  
  

Position Details:

• Post-holders must hold an existing right to work in the USA (visa sponsorship is not possible).
• Programmes are two weeks in length with 2 or 4 week contracts available (location-dependent)
• A timetable for teaching hours will be provided according to the chosen location, however lessons take place most weekdays in the mornings and afternoons (with some weekend teaching required depending on location).
• Compulsory online training must be completed before starting the role, plus attendance at further in-person training before the programme begins.
• Whilst teaching materials are provided, Teachers are expected to plan and prepare for each lesson, contributing their own expertise and in some cases adapting according to programme timetable and student interests and abilities. Adjustments must meet the minimum delivery requirements of learning outcomes and Programme Director approval.
• This is an exempt role with compensation of $1200/week to cover core instruction, preparation, marking and support of supplementary academic activities.

Essential Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in Law or a closely related field.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience:

• Academic, educational and/or relevant work experience in the subject field to be taught;
• Experience of delivering in-person teaching in their subject to students of the relevant age group (13-16; 16-18), preferably on short summer courses;
• A recognised US teaching qualification for teaching in the subject to be taught or one closely related;
• Master's degree in the subject to be taught or one closely related.