Candidate Search: Dean of the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
What makes UDC David A. Clarke School of Law unique among law schools?
Quick Facts about the Law School
#5 Clinical Program – U.S. News & World Report 2023
45K hours of service – Each year in the District of Columbia
50 years of legal education Since 1972
David A. Clarke Law School Website
Interested Candidates
More about the University of the District of Columbia
UDC Forward (University Newsletter)
UDC Vision
All students will achieve their highest levels of human potential.
UDC Mission
Embracing its essence as a public historically black urban-focused land-grant university in the nation’s capital, UDC is dedicated to serving the needs of the community of the District of Columbia, and producing lifelong learners who are transformative leaders in the workforce, government, nonprofit sectors and beyond.
Motto
Aspire. Accomplish. Take on the World.
Pillars
Quality — Location — Affordability — Diversity — Community Focus — Student-Centered
Core Values
Excellence — Innovation — Integrity — Sustainability — Collaboration
Search Timeline
| Date | Task |
| March 17 | Priority application deadline (best consideration) |
| March 24 | Hard application deadline |
| April 17 | AGB Search begins extensive due diligence inquiry |
| April 26-28 | Finalists visit and interview at university |
| April 28 | Dean-elect announced |
Search Committee
Malva Reid, Co-chair, Assistant Chief Academic Officer
David Wolitz, Co-chair Professor, Law School
Andrew Budzinski, Assistant Professor, Law School
Christine Jones, Professor, Law School
Masai McDougall, Assistant Professor, Law School
Anthony Ervin, Associate Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid, Law School
Adeshola Akintobi, Director, Development, Law School
Nija Bastfield, 3-L President, Student Bar Association
Robert Newman, UDC Law Alum & Member, UDC Law Foundation
Jon Bouker, Partner, Arentfox Schiff LLP, UDC Law Foundation