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Suffolk University Law School welcomes applications for an entry-level tenure-track Clinical Professor to direct its Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. The Environmental Law & Policy Clinic (“ELPC”) was established in 2023 to meet growing student demand and urgent community need, and is one of Suffolk’s 15 year-long, faculty directed clinics. Suffolk Law’s Clinics are ranked in the top 5 of such programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report and have been ranked among the top 20 for more than a decade. The Clinical Professor will lead and teach all aspects of the ELPC, including managing the docket, supervising clinical students in their case and project work, and teaching the related clinical seminar. In addition to directing the Clinic, the faculty member will be expected to teach one non-clinical course in a related field, contribute to the Law School and community, and produce scholarship.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We seek candidates with strong academic records and a commitment to excellence in clinical teaching and scholarship. Prior experience in clinical education is preferred. At least five years of environmental law experience is required. Experience with legislative advocacy and/or environmental policy is strongly preferred. Applicants must be admitted or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar within six months of beginning the position.
The ELPC is a full-year clinic offered for 10 credits (2 credits of seminar and 3 credits of casework per semester) serving students in their last 2 years of law school. Students enrolled in the ELPC work on a variety of local, state, and/or federal environmental, energy, and land use legal matters raising today’s most pressing issues. The clinic represents and advises non-profits, citizen groups, and governmental agencies in environmental legal and regulatory matters. Students also provide litigation support, analysis and education on various environmental legislative and regulatory initiatives. A substantial focus of the ELPC’s work is on supporting underserved communities and advocating on matters concerning land conservation, sand mining, and water resource protection in Southeastern Massachusetts.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can help shape the Clinic docket and enrich the program by developing relationships within the legal community, the communities served, the University, the legal academy, and the Bar.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of references, and a cover letter addressed to Professor Christina Miller and Darrell Mottley, Co-Chairs of the Clinical Committee. All applications must be made through Suffolk’s job posting website.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
Salary Transparency
Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.
INTRODUCTION
Suffolk University Law School welcomes applications for an entry-level tenure-track Clinical Professor to direct its Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. The Environmental Law & Policy Clinic (“ELPC”) was established in 2023 to meet growing student demand and urgent community need, and is one of Suffolk’s 15 year-long, faculty directed clinics. Suffolk Law’s Clinics are ranked in the top 5 of such programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report and have been ranked among the top 20 for more than a decade. The Clinical Professor will lead and teach all aspects of the ELPC, including managing the docket, supervising clinical students in their case and project work, and teaching the related clinical seminar. In addition to directing the Clinic, the faculty member will be expected to teach one non-clinical course in a related field, contribute to the Law School and community, and produce scholarship.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We seek candidates with strong academic records and a commitment to excellence in clinical teaching and scholarship. Prior experience in clinical education is preferred. At least five years of environmental law experience is required. Experience with legislative advocacy and/or environmental policy is strongly preferred. Applicants must be admitted or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar within six months of beginning the position.
The ELPC is a full-year clinic offered for 10 credits (2 credits of seminar and 3 credits of casework per semester) serving students in their last 2 years of law school. Students enrolled in the ELPC work on a variety of local, state, and/or federal environmental, energy, and land use legal matters raising today’s most pressing issues. The clinic represents and advises non-profits, citizen groups, and governmental agencies in environmental legal and regulatory matters. Students also provide litigation support, analysis and education on various environmental legislative and regulatory initiatives. A substantial focus of the ELPC’s work is on supporting underserved communities and advocating on matters concerning land conservation, sand mining, and water resource protection in Southeastern Massachusetts.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can help shape the Clinic docket and enrich the program by developing relationships within the legal community, the communities served, the University, the legal academy, and the Bar.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of references, and a cover letter addressed to Professor Christina Miller and Darrell Mottley, Co-Chairs of the Clinical Committee. All applications must be made through Suffolk’s job posting website.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
Salary Transparency
Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Professor of Law
Document your advanced degree equivalency early
Many law professors hold foreign LLB or LLM credentials. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying, so employers can confirm EB-2 eligibility without delays during the PERM filing or I-140 stage.
Target law schools with tenure-track hiring cycles
U.S. law schools run PERM-eligible hires through the AALS Faculty Appointments Register each fall. Applying through that cycle positions you for roles where employers have already budgeted for the multi-step PERM and I-140 process.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find law schools and universities with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, searchable by location and faculty role, so you're not guessing which institutions will commit to the PERM process.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the law professor SOC code in your geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city before accepting any offer to confirm the posted salary meets PERM requirements.
Confirm the employer's PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires the employer to complete a formal recruitment test, including advertisements and documentation, before DOL submission. Ask hiring committees directly whether they've completed PERM filings before, since inexperienced departments often underestimate the six-to-twelve-month preparation window.
Track your priority date if your country faces backlogs
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is locked to the PERM filing date. Nationals from India and China regularly face multi-year waits before an I-485 can be filed, so monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to plan your timeline accurately.
Green Card Professor of Law: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers Professor of Law roles?
Most Professor of Law positions qualify under EB-2, since the role requires an advanced degree, typically a JD or LLM at minimum, often combined with scholarly publication and teaching experience. EB-3 professional is also available for candidates with a bachelor's degree equivalent, but EB-2 is the standard path for tenure-track law faculty given the degree requirement built into the job itself.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for law professors?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, requires annual renewals, and involves an LCA filed with the DOL rather than PERM. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence and requires a full PERM labor certification, employer-sponsored recruitment test, and I-140 petition before you can file an I-485 or pursue consular processing. There's no lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country backlogs apply.
What does the PERM process involve for a law school employer?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from the DOL, then conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including specific advertisements in designated sources, documenting that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. Only after completing recruitment can the employer file the PERM application with DOL. The entire preparation and filing window typically runs six to twelve months before the I-140 stage begins.
How do I find law schools that sponsor employment-based green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can identify law schools and universities that have committed to the PERM and I-140 process for faculty roles. Targeting institutions with prior sponsorship experience significantly reduces the risk of an employer withdrawing support midway through the multi-year process.
Can I change law school employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting years of waiting time in any backlog queue.