Aug 6, 2026 3:30 – 6 PM Eastern/12:30 – 3 PM Pacific

During the main candidates workshop program, you will have an opportunity to hear from a panel of law school professors and administrators with experience in faculty hiring, discuss interview questions, and solicit advice in small groups. During the second part of the program, an experienced law school dean and faculty member with an international background will discuss various topics and answer questions for international candidates. The Workshop will not be recorded.

Candidates Workshop Schedule

3:30 – 3:35 PMWelcome from the AALS President
3:35 – 3:40 PMWelcome and Introduction to AALS
3:40 – 4:20 PMOpening Tips and Information
4:20 – 4:35 PMVirtual Faculty Recruitment Conference
and the software platform (VidCruiter)
4:35 – 4:55 PMBreakout Room Discussions
4:55 – 5:00 PMFinal Tips from Facilitators to Entire Group
5:00 – 6:00 PMInternational Candidates Program

International Candidates Workshop

Aug 6, 2026 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern/2:00 – 3:00 PM Pacific

Immediately following the main candidates program, we will host a session for international candidates. An experienced law school dean and faculty member with an international background will discuss various topics and answer candidate questions. Topics will include U.S. professional norms, how to frame answers about a lack of a U.S. law degree, bar admission, or work experience; strategies for course packages; callback issues, including travel reimbursement and schedule; and visa status and assistance.

Speakers

Nikita Aggarwal
University of Miami
School of Law

Margie Alsbrook
Mercer University
School of Law

D. Benjamin Barros
Stetson University
College of Law

Shih-Chun Chien
University of Nevada,
Las Vegas William S. Boyd
School of Law

Danielle Conway
Penn State Dickinson Law

Angel Diaz
LMU Loyola Law School,
Los Angeles

Darby Dickerson
Southwestern Law School

Laura C. Hoffman
Cleveland State University
College of Law

Sarah B. Lawsky
Northwestern University
School of Law

Michael P. Scharf
Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Shelly Simana
Boston College School of Law

Kyle C. Velte
University of Kansas
School of Law