Assistant Director for Bar Advising – Office of Career Strategy – Georgetown University Law Center

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Assistant Director for Bar Advising – Office of Career Strategy – Georgetown University Law Center

Job Overview

The Assistant Director for Bar Advising within the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) oversees programming and information sharing related to successfully navigating the requirements of state bar examinations (“the bar”) and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (“MPRE”). They also directly advise students as they navigate the bar and MRPE application processes, and support students seeking disability-related accommodations on the MPRE or bar exam.

As well, they oversee programming and information sharing related to successfully navigating the requirements of state bar examinations (“the bar”) and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (“MPRE”); directly advise students as they navigate the bar and MRPE application processes; and support students seeking disability-related accommodations on the

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Researching application processes and procedures for bar exams in multiple jurisdictions and compiling that information in an accessible form;
• Creating and implementing in-person, hybrid, and recorded programs related to successfully applying to and taking the bar exam and MPRE;
• Crafting newsletters, handouts, website text, and other instructional information related to an individual state’s bar exam requirements and MPRE;
• Counseling individual students – including those from groups historically underrepresented in the law – on strategies to successfully apply for and take the bar and MPRE;
• Advising students on processes related to applying for accommodations for the bar and MPRE;
• Collaborating with relevant Georgetown offices, student groups, state bar administrators, and other outside organizations;
• Being a resource to students, faculty, staff, and other interested parties on the NextGen Bar Exam (commencing in July 2026); and
• Assisting with additional OCS/OPICS programs that support Georgetown Law students and graduates.

At OCS, we find meaning each day in helping junior professionals figure out a future that excites them. And we do it in an environment that places a premium on flexibility and autonomy for our team members. If we are speaking your language so far, read on to learn more about our two core principles and what we’re looking for in a new team member.

Core Principle 1: OCS is mission-driven. We are looking for people-centered professionals to join an office that is motivated by the daily interactions with creative, smart, driven, and curious students. We take pride in providing a service to those students that allows them to create their unique career plan, tailored to their specific needs and interests. In doing so, we get to experience share their excitement when a new job offer arrives or when they figure out what lights them up as a professional; and we take seriously the responsibility to help them through more challenging times.

Core Principle 2: OCS prioritizes flexibility and respects its team members’ judgment and autonomy in meeting our mission. We don’t micro-manage. We structure our office only enough to support professional development and organize work equitably and sensibly – beyond that, we trust our team members to get the job done in a way that both helps our clients (the students!) and allows them to show up authentically. Hierarchy is minimal and entrepreneurship is encouraged. We manage to take the reactivity out of client service (for most of the year!). This is an environment where you can help others and feel supported by your team.

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

Reporting to the Director of DEI Initiatives and Recent Graduates, the Assistant Director for Bar Advising also works closely with others in OCS and in the Office of Public Interest and Community Service (OPICS) to share information and collaborate on programs and advising.

They also work closely with students and alums of Georgetown Law and interact with individuals in other offices of Georgetown Law, including Georgetown’s Ethics Counsel and the Office of Accessibility Services.

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• JD or other advanced degree (MBA or Masters) in a related field – for example, counseling
• 4 years of experience working in a school administrative setting or at least 4 years of legal practice
• A demonstrated commitment to equity and cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and listen to people from a wide variety of backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience counseling, coaching, or advising individuals, including peers or mentees, in navigating complex processes such as taking the bar or MPRE or applying for and receiving accommodations
• Ability and interest in researching and understanding bar and/or employment accommodation processes
• Experience creating and implementing educational programs

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Submission Guidelines:

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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