1413. APPOINTMENTS: PROFESSOR OF LAW

1413 APPOINTMENTS: PROFESSOR OF LAW 1413.1 A candidate for appointment to the rank of Professor of Law shall be required to meet the following qualifications: (a) An earned Juris Doctor degree and be a member in good standing of the bar of the District of Columbia or other state; (b) Demonstrated superior teaching competence and significant and substantial contribution to scholarship in the field; (c) Demonstrated continuing professional attainment; and (d) At least eight (8) years of full-time teaching experience in an accredited law school, including five (5) years as an Associate Professor of Law. 1413.2 The Dean may recognize and allow the substitution of appropriate professional experience and achievement when formal academic teaching experience is less than that required under §1413.1(d). If formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate potential for effective teaching. 1413.3 An initial appointment to the rank of Professor of Law shall be for a period of three (3) to five (5) academic years. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 4290 (June 10, 1988).