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Law Teachers, Postsecondary

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Doctoral or professional degree

Employed as of 2023: 110

2033 Projected Openings: 88

Entry Level Salary: $41,170

Median Salary: $128,380

Experienced Level Salary: N/A

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Abilities

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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Eastern Kentucky University

Dispute Resolution

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$9,962
Graduation
Graduation Rate
49.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

University of Kentucky

Law

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,218
Graduation
Graduation Rate
69.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,500

University of Louisville

Law

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$17,634
Graduation
Graduation Rate
61.4 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$20,500

Northern Kentucky University

Law

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
  • Doctoral
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$7,168
Graduation
Graduation Rate
49.2 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$23,000
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