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Law Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1112.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary law teaching across law schools and universities, encompassing course design and delivery, student assessment, legal scholarship and publication, curriculum leadership, and faculty development in Job Zone 5 academic environments.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Course syllabi and handouts — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for an introductory law course at a law school or university.
  2. Assigned readings and legal texts — identify and comprehend key doctrinal themes with guidance from senior faculty in a postsecondary setting.
  3. Classroom discussions on foundational legal topics — facilitate with structured prompts and close supervision in an entry-level teaching assignment.
  4. Student attendance records and grade logs — maintain accurately using institutional systems under administrative direction at a law school.
  5. Lecture content on basic subjects such as contracts or torts — prepare and deliver to small undergraduate or first-year law student audiences with oversight.
  6. Legal scholarship and professional journals — read and summarize current developments to support awareness of field trends under senior guidance.
  7. Student written assignments — evaluate using provided rubrics and grading criteria with review by a supervising faculty member.
  8. Legal management and word processing software — use to draft course documents and organize student records in a law school environment.
  9. Homework assignments and practice problems — compile and distribute to students following established course design templates.
  10. Professional development activities such as faculty workshops — participate in under departmental direction to build foundational pedagogical skills.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Lecture series on subjects such as civil procedure or constitutional law — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate or graduate law students with minimal oversight.
  2. Classroom examination materials — compile, administer, and grade routinely, applying consistent assessment standards across law school course sections.
  3. Seminar discussions on legal doctrine and case analysis — initiate and moderate with growing confidence, adapting facilitation style to student cohort needs.
  4. Student papers and oral presentations — evaluate and provide substantive written feedback using self-developed criteria in a postsecondary law program.
  5. Current legal literature and professional conference proceedings — review regularly and integrate relevant developments into course content updates.
  6. Introductory research projects — conduct in a defined area of legal scholarship and prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
  7. Institutional grading and records systems — manage student academic data accurately and in compliance with university policy across multiple course sections.
  8. Document management and information retrieval software — use proficiently to organize legal research materials and course resources in a law school context.
  9. Course design materials including syllabi and reading schedules — revise based on student performance data and evolving disciplinary standards.
  10. Collegial dialogue with fellow faculty — engage in to share teaching strategies and coordinate on curriculum development within a law school department.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Advanced law courses spanning subjects such as administrative law, evidence, and jurisprudence — design, teach, and continuously refine for graduate and professional law students with full autonomy.
  2. Complex student performance issues including academic integrity concerns — assess and resolve independently, applying institutional policy and professional judgment at a law school.
  3. Socratic and other active-learning discussion methods — deploy skillfully across diverse classroom settings to develop students' critical legal reasoning in a postsecondary environment.
  4. Original legal scholarship — conduct, write, and publish in peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, or electronic media, advancing knowledge in a specialized area of law.
  5. Comprehensive examination systems — design, validate, and administer across an entire course portfolio, ensuring alignment with program learning outcomes at a law school.
  6. Emerging legal developments — synthesize rapidly and incorporate into lectures, clinic supervision, and course materials to maintain curricular currency in a postsecondary setting.
  7. Interdisciplinary teaching collaborations — coordinate with colleagues from other departments to deliver integrated courses that address law, policy, and social context.
  8. Web-based and computer-assisted instructional tools — select, configure, and deploy to enhance student engagement and accessibility in hybrid or online law courses.
  9. Student oral advocacy and moot court performance — observe, critique, and coach with expert feedback to build professional legal communication skills in a law school program.
  10. Faculty governance and curriculum committees — participate in substantively, contributing independent expertise to shape program standards and course offerings.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Institutional law school curriculum — lead comprehensive review and redesign efforts, setting pedagogical direction and learning outcome standards across the full degree program.
  2. Junior faculty and teaching fellows — mentor and formally evaluate, modeling best practices in legal pedagogy, scholarship, and professional ethics to develop the next generation of law teachers.
  3. Major original legal scholarship — produce and disseminate through flagship law reviews, academic books, and national conferences, shaping the trajectory of a legal discipline.
  4. Strategic research agenda — establish for a law school center or institute, securing external grants, directing research teams, and translating findings into policy influence.
  5. Accreditation and program assessment processes — lead at the institutional level, designing evaluation frameworks and preparing comprehensive self-studies for oversight bodies such as the ABA.
  6. National and international professional organizations — represent the institution by holding leadership roles, organizing conferences, and influencing disciplinary standards in legal education.
  7. Cross-institutional academic partnerships and dual-degree programs — negotiate and structure to expand educational pathways and advance the law school's scholarly reputation.
  8. Faculty hiring and tenure review processes — chair, applying rigorous and equitable evaluation criteria to build an intellectually diverse and productive law faculty.
  9. Innovative instructional technology and pedagogy initiatives — champion and implement at scale, driving adoption of evidence-based teaching practices across a postsecondary law program.
  10. Public legal discourse and policy debate — engage authoritatively through testimony, media commentary, and advisory roles, translating scholarly expertise into real-world legal and legislative impact.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted reading synthesis — uses an LLM to summarize recent legal scholarship and case law updates, cross-checking the output against original sources before incorporating findings into course preparation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Syllabus drafting support — prompts an AI tool to generate initial drafts of course outlines and assignment descriptions, then rewrites them to reflect personal pedagogical goals and institutional requirements Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Assignment feedback acceleration — delegates a first-pass review of student paper drafts to an AI assistant, then applies independent scholarly judgment to finalize substantive comments on legal reasoning and argumentation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Examination construction assistance — directs an AI tool to propose exam questions across multiple doctrinal areas, evaluating each question for accuracy, fairness, and alignment with course learning objectives before adoption Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Literature monitoring workflow — tasks an AI agent with scanning law review databases and court opinions for relevant new publications, filtering the results personally before sharing with students or colleagues Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Classroom discussion scaffolding — uses AI-generated hypotheticals and counterarguments as raw material for Socratic dialogue, while retaining full authorship of the pedagogical arc and live facilitation of discussion Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Grading rubric calibration — instructs an AI tool to apply a defined rubric to a sample of student submissions, then audits the outputs to detect inconsistencies and recalibrates the rubric before grading the full cohort Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Research-to-lecture pipeline — orchestrates AI assistance across the full workflow from sourcing precedents to drafting lecture notes, saving substantial preparation time while preserving scholarly voice and doctrinal accuracy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Handout and visual aid production — directs an AI tool to convert dense statutory text or case excerpts into structured handouts and comparative tables, reviewing every output for legal precision before distribution.
Advanced
  1. AI-integration pedagogy design — designs and teaches explicit modules on responsible AI use in legal practice and legal research, drawing on occupation-specific knowledge of attorney ethics rules and evidence standards WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Autonomous task boundary-setting — establishes and documents institutional norms for how far AI autonomy extends in grading, feedback, and course content generation, calibrating those boundaries against the occupation's high collaborative-augmentation profile Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Scholarly output co-authorship governance — develops and publishes protocols for disclosing AI involvement in law review articles and teaching materials, positioning AI as a productivity tool within established academic-integrity frameworks Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 4423
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 84.1%
AI autonomy: 3.06
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Socratic dialogue initiation — poses foundational legal questions to prompt student reasoning in first-year law courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Legal concept explanation — translates complex statutory language into accessible terms during introductory lectures on contracts or torts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written feedback delivery — provides basic written comments on student briefs and case analyses to identify structural weaknesses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Classroom discussion facilitation — guides student dialogue on case law and statutory interpretation with increasing responsiveness to student reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Lecture construction — organizes civil procedure or constitutional law lectures with clear doctrinal progression and illustrative hypotheticals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Academic writing instruction — coaches students on legal memo and brief writing through iterative feedback on argument structure and citation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-modal legal pedagogy — delivers lectures, moderates discussions, and administers Socratic exchanges across diverse law school audiences with consistent clarity and rigor Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scholarly publication communication — presents original legal research findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, and conference proceedings with authoritative precision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Oral presentation assessment — evaluates student moot court arguments and oral exams against articulated rubrics for logic, advocacy, and legal accuracy O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Keynote and symposium leadership — presents landmark research or doctrinal critiques at national legal academic conferences, shaping field-wide discourse Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary legal communication — translates complex jurisprudential theory for non-specialist audiences including policymakers, interdisciplinary scholars, and the public Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum-wide communication standards — establishes and champions law school norms for scholarly and professional communication that elevate cohort-level writing and advocacy outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Course ownership — assumes full responsibility for syllabus design, grading standards, and student expectations in an assigned law course Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Committee participation — contributes perspectives on curriculum or faculty governance matters within assigned law school committees Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Clinic or seminar leadership — directs a specialized legal seminar or clinical program, managing student workflow and learning objectives independently Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship initiation — guides junior law students or research assistants through legal research methodology and scholarly development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Academic program direction — leads curriculum revision initiatives, coordinating faculty input to align doctrinal sequences with bar preparation and professional competency goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Faculty colleague development — mentors junior faculty on teaching effectiveness, scholarly publication strategy, and tenure preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student organization advising — provides sustained leadership guidance to law review, moot court, or student bar association advisees Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional academic leadership — serves as associate dean, department chair, or center director, setting strategic direction for legal education programs and faculty development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. National standards influence — leads or chairs ABA accreditation task forces, AALS sections, or law school ranking-reform initiatives that redefine professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Transformational faculty culture building — models and institutionalizes a culture of scholarly excellence, pedagogical innovation, and ethical legal education across the law school Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching reflection — examines personal lecture delivery and Socratic technique after class sessions to identify gaps between instructional intent and student comprehension Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Scholarly self-assessment — evaluates own legal research arguments for logical gaps and evidentiary weaknesses before submission for peer review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Pedagogical strategy adjustment — monitors student performance data across assignments and modifies instructional approaches to address recurring doctrinal misunderstandings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research process monitoring — tracks progress on multi-year scholarship projects, identifying cognitive bottlenecks and recalibrating writing and analysis strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Disciplinary learning mapping — articulates the cognitive demands of legal reasoning to students explicitly, helping them understand how to read cases, synthesize rules, and construct arguments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Iterative course redesign — systematically evaluates course outcomes each semester against stated learning objectives and revises syllabi and assessments accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Intellectual bias recognition — identifies and discloses ideological or methodological assumptions embedded in own doctrinal or theoretical scholarship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive curriculum integration — embeds explicit legal reasoning self-assessment frameworks into 1L coursework, teaching students to monitor and regulate their own doctrinal thinking Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scholarly paradigm self-challenge — periodically reexamines foundational assumptions in a specialized legal field, producing scholarship that revises or overturns prior published positions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Case analysis instruction — introduces students to the IRAC framework and basic case brief methodology for identifying legal issues and applicable rules Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Literature evaluation — assesses quality and relevance of legal scholarship and primary sources when preparing course materials and initial research inquiries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Doctrinal argument stress-testing — identifies logical inconsistencies and policy tensions within statutory or common law doctrines during lecture preparation and student discussion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Examination construction — designs essay and multiple-choice exam questions that require students to apply, distinguish, and synthesize legal rules across novel fact patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Competing precedent analysis — facilitates student examination of circuit splits, conflicting statutes, and evolving constitutional doctrine, modeling rigorous reasoning from competing authorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Original legal thesis development — constructs and defends novel scholarly arguments in law review articles by marshaling primary sources, policy evidence, and theoretical frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student reasoning evaluation — assesses the logical structure, evidentiary support, and counter-argument anticipation in student papers and oral presentations against explicit analytical criteria O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Jurisprudential critique — produces scholarship that challenges foundational assumptions of an entire legal doctrine or theoretical school, advancing peer debate in recognized publications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-doctrinal synthesis — integrates insights across multiple fields of law and adjacent disciplines such as economics, philosophy, or sociology to generate interdisciplinary legal analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional reasoning standards — designs law school-wide critical thinking assessment rubrics adopted across multiple courses and used to benchmark student analytical development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Colleague co-planning — participates in faculty meetings and joint course-planning sessions to align doctrinal coverage and avoid curricular redundancy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Student group facilitation — structures and monitors small-group legal problem-solving exercises within classroom settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Co-authorship initiation — collaborates with faculty colleagues on joint legal scholarship projects, negotiating research division and integrating complementary expertise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary engagement — partners with faculty from political science, philosophy, or business departments on research or course modules that require shared doctrinal and disciplinary frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical collaboration — coordinates with supervising attorneys, judges, and community partners to deliver experiential legal education through law school clinics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum committee contribution — leads cross-faculty working groups that redesign doctrinal sequences, integrating diverse pedagogical and scholarly perspectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer review participation — provides substantive, constructive review of colleagues' scholarship manuscripts and tenure dossiers as part of formal faculty governance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. National research collaboration — convenes and coordinates multi-institutional legal research teams producing foundational scholarship, amicus briefs, or law reform reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Bar and bench partnership — collaborates with state bar associations, federal judges, and legislative counsel to translate legal scholarship into practitioner training and law reform initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Grading integrity — applies announced rubrics consistently across student submissions, documenting rationale and disclosing conflicts of interest in evaluation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality respect — maintains student privacy in grade records, academic difficulty situations, and recommendation letters in accordance with FERPA obligations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Scholarly attribution rigor — cites all sources accurately in legal scholarship and course materials, acknowledging intellectual debts and prior scholarship with precision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Classroom equity — creates a learning environment where students of all backgrounds are called upon equitably and receive equal access to rigorous legal instruction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Professional ethics modeling — embodies legal professional responsibility standards in all teaching, scholarship, and service activities, explicitly connecting professional conduct norms to course content Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent evaluation — communicates grading criteria, learning expectations, and academic standards to students in advance and upholds those standards without favoritism Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict of interest disclosure — proactively discloses consulting relationships, advocacy positions, and financial interests that could influence course content or scholarly conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics curriculum leadership — designs and champions law school honor codes, academic integrity policies, and professional responsibility courses that define institutional character standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Public integrity modeling — engages in public legal commentary, amicus brief writing, and policy advocacy with transparent intellectual honesty, acknowledging uncertainty and opposing arguments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Hypothetical design — constructs original fact patterns for classroom problems that require students to apply legal rules to novel and ambiguous scenarios Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Syllabus innovation — experiments with alternative course structures such as problem-based or simulation-centered formats to supplement traditional casebook instruction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Original research framing — identifies unexplored gaps or under-theorized questions in a legal field and formulates novel scholarly research questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pedagogical tool development — creates custom teaching materials, case compilations, or multimedia resources that address doctrinal complexity in ways standard casebooks do not Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Doctrinal reinterpretation — produces scholarship that offers a genuinely new theoretical or normative framework for understanding an established area of law Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Experiential learning design — develops simulations, mock trials, transactional drafting exercises, or negotiation laboratories that immerse students in creative legal problem-solving Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary legal innovation — imports conceptual tools from behavioral economics, critical theory, or empirical social science to generate novel legal arguments and analyses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-defining scholarship — publishes works that fundamentally reframe doctrinal understanding, spawn citation networks, and are adopted as foundational texts in law school curricula nationwide Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curricular paradigm invention — designs and disseminates new course models or pedagogical frameworks adopted by peer law schools as innovative best practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Professional literature engagement — reads current legal scholarship and case law developments outside primary teaching area to expand doctrinal fluency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Teaching feedback acceptance — solicits and reviews student course evaluations without defensiveness, identifying recurring critiques as targets for instructional improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Continuing legal education pursuit — attends professional conferences, faculty workshops, and specialized institutes to acquire emerging knowledge in evolving legal fields Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scholarly revision persistence — revises and resubmits rejected law review manuscripts by incorporating peer reviewer feedback and strengthening argumentation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Adaptive pedagogy — restructures course delivery in response to new bar exam formats, evolving accreditation standards, or emerging technology affecting legal practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-field scholarly expansion — intentionally develops expertise in an adjacent legal or interdisciplinary area, publishing in new domains beyond established specialty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student struggle reframing — communicates to students that doctrinal confusion and failed exam attempts are stages in developing legal reasoning competence, not indicators of fixed ability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Pedagogical research contribution — conducts and publishes empirical scholarship on legal education effectiveness, contributing evidence-based improvements to law teaching practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional learning culture — advocates for and implements law school-wide structures such as teaching circles, peer observation programs, and faculty development grants that embed growth mindset norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Discussion presence — maintains focused attention on individual student contributions during Socratic exchanges rather than moving prematurely to the next student Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation in critique — delivers negative evaluations of student work with measured tone, separating personal reactions from professional pedagogical judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Classroom tension management — recognizes and intentionally de-escalates emotional dynamics when discussions of controversial legal topics such as criminal law or civil rights become heated Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research attention discipline — establishes structured writing and research blocks that minimize distraction and sustain deep analytical focus during scholarship production Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Deliberate feedback pacing — paces written and oral student feedback to ensure comments are thoughtful, specific, and free from frustration bias during high-volume grading periods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inclusive classroom attentiveness — monitors participation patterns in real time to ensure equitable engagement and adjusts facilitation when dominant voices marginalize quieter students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Self-regulation under academic pressure — manages tenure, publication, and service demands through intentional prioritization and stress regulation practices that sustain productivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Contemplative legal pedagogy — integrates mindfulness-based practices into legal education coursework or clinics, equipping students with attention and emotion regulation skills for law practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentor presence — gives fully attentive, non-judgmental guidance to advisees navigating law review competition, clerkship applications, and academic job market stress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Rejection persistence — resubmits scholarship to alternative journals after initial rejection without abandoning the research agenda Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. First-year teaching resilience — maintains instructional confidence and consistent standards when confronting resistant or struggling 1L cohorts during the Socratic adjustment period Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Tenure track endurance — sustains a productive scholarly agenda and teaching load across the multi-year pre-tenure period despite uncertainty about outcome Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Controversial topic courage — teaches and publishes on legally contested or politically sensitive subjects with intellectual honesty regardless of anticipated criticism Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained longitudinal research — completes multi-year book-length legal scholarship projects that require persistent engagement with complex doctrinal or empirical challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Academic freedom exercise — defends unpopular scholarly positions in public forums, peer review, and institutional settings, accepting professional risk in service of intellectual integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. High-demand semester navigation — maintains rigorous teaching, scholarship, and service standards simultaneously during peak periods such as final exams, law review submission cycles, and accreditation reviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Landmark litigation scholarship support — produces and disseminates scholarship on legally precarious or socially contested topics under sustained public scrutiny or institutional pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional reform leadership — persists through faculty governance resistance, administrative opposition, and political friction to implement evidence-based improvements in legal education curriculum or policy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Field-level adversity navigation — continues building a recognized scholarly agenda after professional setbacks such as failed promotion, critical reception of major works, or field paradigm shifts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
SpeakingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionActive ListeningInstructingActive LearningCritical ThinkingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationCoordinationPersuasion
Knowledge domains
Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsCommunications and Media
Abilities
Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionProblem Sensitivity
Work styles
Intellectual CuriosityDependabilityIntegritySocial OrientationAchievement OrientationCooperation
Technology
Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareWord processing softwareLegal management softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning software
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  1. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.
  3. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  4. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  5. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  6. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as civil procedure, contracts, and torts.
  7. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  8. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
CIP education codes
22.010122.020122.020322.020422.020522.020622.020722.020822.020922.021022.021122.021222.021322.021422.021522.021622.021722.021822.021922.022022.022122.022222.022322.022422.029930.280139.080252.1002

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