- What schools have access to the FAR?
- May I submit a form on paper?
- How do I pay the fee?
- Do I need a specific browser to access the FAR Online?
- When do schools contact candidates?
- Do you have any advice about the AALS Faculty Recruitment process?
- I was in the FAR last year. Can I access my old form and update it?
- There are several sets of fees and deadlines. Do I have to pay the FAR fee more than once?
- When does the recruiting cycle begin?
- What if I want to change my FAR after the deadline?
What schools have access to the FAR?
All AALS Member and fee-paid schools have access to the online Faculty Appointments Register database which can be searched for candidates that fit certain criteria. In addition, there are sometimes other law schools (non-members) that subscribe to this service and can receive the FAR on paper. Finally, we occasionally receive requests from other schools, such as business schools, which are interested in receiving the FAR. Candidates have the option of not having their information given to those schools.
May I submit a form on paper?
Yes and no. We can provide a questionnaire version of the FAR Online to those who do not have internet access, but everyone's FAR information has to be entered into the online system. If a candidate cannot or does not want to enter the information, the AALS can do it; we charge $50 for that service and require earlier deadlines.
How do I pay the fee?
There are three options for paying the FAR fee. You may pay online, by fax or mail. Go to the Main Menu and select option 3) - “Submit my FAR to AALS.”
Select “Submit and Pay Now.” From here you will be able to enter your credit card information and pay online. You may also print out a payment form, fax it along with credit card information or mail it along with check or credit card information.
Remember that we need a completed FAR form and a payment by the deadline date for your form to be included in a distribution.
Do I need a specific browser to access the FAR Online?
Yes, you need a relatively current browser, Netscape 3.0 and higher and Internet Explorer 3.0 and higher should work. Also, you should have Java enabled for the FAR Online to work properly.
When do schools contact candidates?
The FAR is made available to law schools approximately one week after the deadline dates. Law school recruiters search and review the FAR database and then contact candidates directly; the AALS is not involved in the scheduling of interviews. Some schools review the forms quickly and begin scheduling interviews for the Faculty Recruitment Conference. Other schools take longer to review and contact candidates.
Do you have any advice about the AALS Faculty Recruitment process?
Yes, we have an article that appeared in the Journal of Legal Education in 1988. Much of the advice is still pertinent. We recommend all candidates read it before taking part in the AALS Faculty Recruitment Services.
I was in the FAR last year. Can I access my old form and update it?
Yes. Log on using your username and password. Once logged in, choose the option
‘Create Another FAR'. You will receive a new username which you should record and begin using when you update your information.
There are several sets of fees and deadlines. Do I have to pay the FAR fee more than once?
To become part of the FAR, you need only to submit the FAR form and fee once. Because no information on submitted FAR forms can be revised (except contact information), a few candidates submit new forms for redistribution if important background information changes. These candidates must pay the FAR fee again.
When does the recruiting cycle begin?
The recruiting cycle begins anew each summer, with the release of the first distribution.
What if I want to change my FAR after the deadline?
Once a deadline has passed you will be able to change contact information and the supplemental resume only. If you choose to submit another FAR, please note that you must pay another fee and your new information will not replace the original. You will have two forms in the database.