Boston University School of Law is seeking to hire a part-time lecturer to teach Patent Trial Advocacy during the Spring 2022 semester. The three-credit class is scheduled to meet once a week, in person, on the BU Law campus. 

PATENT TRIAL ADVOCACY

This course introduces the student to the structure of the patent trial process and the skills used by patent trial lawyers.  This is a simulation course. Students will act as trial counsel in a federal civil action.  The case will model a hypothetical patent case, from filing of the complaint to trial.  The students will simulate motion practice, claim construction, depositions, as well as trial.  The course will include some substantive instruction on patent law, but the focus of the course will be on experiential learning.  Students will receive instruction on general litigation techniques relevant to presenting complex science and technologies to a judge or fact-finder.  For example, students will learn how to utilize technology to facilitate their presentations during oral argument and in examining witnesses (e.g., through use of demonstratives). 

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A JD degree, plus substantial knowledge and expertise in patent litigation, are required. Prior law school teaching experience is preferred. Applicants should email a letter of interest and a resume to Karen Pita Loor, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, at lclinic2@bu.edu.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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