Job description
The George Washington University Law School seeks applications for a one-year graduate fellowship, specializing in intellectual property law, as soon as August 1, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The successful candidate will serve as a Visiting Associate Professor of Law. The Marks Fellowship is designed to assist attorneys who are interested in pursuing a full-time legal academic career in some area of intellectual property law. In the past, Marks Fellows have joined GW Law from a variety of backgrounds, including judicial clerkships, private practice, non-US academia. During the time of the Fellowship, Marks Fellows will receive support for pursuing a career in the US legal academy, including mentoring, networking opportunities, research assistance, and a budget for conference travel. Marks Fellows normally apply for full- time legal academic positions during the fall semester of the second year of the Fellowship; most previous Fellows have gone on to hold tenure-track or tenured positions at law schools.
The Marks Fellow will teach one course per academic year, assist with the administration of the GW Law’s renowned Intellectual Property Program, and have the opportunity to engage in scholarly research projects, typically resulting in academic presentations and publications. For more information, see: https://www.law.gwu.edu/frank-h-marks-intellectual-property- fellowship
Minimum Qualifications We are seeking applications from candidates who have:
a J.D. (or equivalent international degree or U.S. LL.M.);
a strong academic background;
a defined research project broadly situated in the fields of intellectual property law; and a desire to gain experience as a law teacher and scholar.
How to apply
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered. Electronic applications can be sent to [email protected], and should include: a resume;
a list of references, including academic references;
a law school transcript;
a copy of (or link to) a sample of a published work or other writing in law or a related field; and a proposal describing the candidate’s scholarly interests, including the specific project or projects he or she aims to complete while in residence at the law school.
Background Screening will be required: Successful completion of a background screening will be required as a condition of hire.
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
