The University of Pittsburgh School of Law is seeking an adjunct professor to co-teach (with 2 other instructors) Pre-Trial Practice: Pleadings and Discovery in spring 2025.

Course Description: PRE-TRIAL PRACTICE – Spring 2025

This course will focus on pre-trial practice issues that arise during the pleading and discovery phase of a civil case. Students will learn about a variety of substantive issues under federal and state law including pleading requirements for the scope of discovery, various forms of discovery, privilege issues, and many other related issues. In addition to those and other substantive issues, great emphasis will be placed on giving students the opportunity to draft pleadings, argue discovery motions, and take oral depositions.

Salary: $1,667

Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree; graduate-level teaching experience preferred; 10 years or more of practical experience preferred.