Reading Room Document

Whether Department of Justice Employee May Teach Law School Course

This document discusses the issue of whether a government employee can teach a course at a law school on the subject of Federal grant-in-aid programs. The conclusion reached is that as long as the course does not focus specifically on departmental responsibilities, does not interfere with official duties, and does not use confidential information, there is no objection to the employee teaching the course and receiving a fee. The questions presented for review include whether the subject matter of the course is substantially devoted to the responsibilities, programs, or operations of the Department, and whether the teaching activity interferes with the performance of official duties.

October 10, 1978