Postsecondary Law Teacher

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Inspire future legal minds through engaging and impactful teaching.
Shape the legal field by combining education with groundbreaking research.
Dive into dynamic discussions and foster critical thinking in law.

💰 Earn $62K-$172K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 2.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

1,500 Annually

Median Earnings

$119,150 in California

$127,360 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Postsecondary Law Teacher

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years