Law Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1112 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Law Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $244,836,800 | $348,878,400 | $452,920,000 | $556,961,600 |
| Decatur, IL | $173,929,600 | $277,971,200 | $382,012,800 | $486,054,400 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $180,211,200 | $281,819,200 | $383,427,200 | $485,035,200 |
| Monroe, MI | $176,446,400 | $273,443,040 | $370,441,760 | $467,438,400 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $150,488,000 | $255,159,840 | $359,833,760 | $464,505,600 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $180,336,000 | $273,811,200 | $367,286,400 | $460,761,600 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $182,790,400 | $274,844,960 | $366,897,440 | $458,952,000 |
| Jackson, MI | $182,790,400 | $274,844,960 | $366,897,440 | $458,952,000 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $150,696,000 | $252,886,400 | $355,076,800 | $457,267,200 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $168,646,400 | $264,769,440 | $360,894,560 | $457,017,600 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | 12 | $142,335 |
| Cornell University | 10 | $365,368 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 6 | $124,891 |
| Georgetown University | 5 | $121,618 |
| Villanova University | 5 | $132,784 |
| Cleveland State University | 4 | $115,740 |
| PACE UNIVERSITY | 4 | $102,266 |
| Colorado Seminary | 4 | $57,264 |
| Duke University | 4 | $236,775 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | 4 | $102,185 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | $100,494 |
| 2021 | 7 | $130,589 |
| 2022 | 15 | $138,676 |
| 2023 | 27 | $124,685 |
| 2024 | 51 | $135,771 |
| 2025 | 65 | $200,040 |
| 2026 | 11 | $151,863 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.2 | |
| Active Listening | 4.2 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.2 | |
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Law and Government | 4.9 |
| English Language | 4.7 |
| Education and Training | 4.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Communications and Media | 3.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 46.2% |
| Post-first professional | 35.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.1% |
| Associate's degree | 1.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as civil procedure, contracts, and torts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Technology Skills
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