Study looks at comfort with technology and online classes among law faculty

June 8, 2021

LAW 360 — A new study of law school faculty across the United States found that the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how these educators see their responsibilities and continues to shape legal education’s future.

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University of Minnesota Law professors Claire Hill, Richard Painter, and Maria Ponomarenko lead American Law Institute projects

June 8, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL — The American Law Institute has, for nearly a century, brought together federal and state judges, prominent lawyers, and law professors to clarify and simplify the law, and secure the better administration of justice.

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American Law Institute approves restatement of American Indian Law from Michigan State University Law professors Matthew L.M. Fletcher and Wenona T. Singel

June 8, 2021

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — ALI members voted today at The American Law Institute’s Annual Meeting to unanimously approve Restatement of the Law, The Law of American Indians. This is the first Restatement on this important area of law. The project Reporters are Matthew L.M. Fletcher and Wenona T. Singel, both of Michigan State University College of

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Mitchell Hamline Law mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for on-campus faculty, staff, and students

June 8, 2021

MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW — Mitchell Hamline School of Law administrators have announced all faculty, staff, and students must be fully vaccinated to be on campus for fall semester, effective Aug. 1.

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University of North Dakota Law dean Michael McGinniss to step down in 2022

June 8, 2021

GRAND FORKS HERALD — Michael McGinniss, dean of the UND School of Law since 2019, has announced his decision to conclude his deanship after the next academic year and return to his role as a full-time faculty member, UND announced Monday, May 24.

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Northwestern Law hosts virtual event honoring faculty, staff, and student volunteers assisting homeless prevention program

June 8, 2021

DAILY NORTHWESTERN — The Evanston homelessness prevention, shelter and housing program Connections for the Homeless held a virtual Milestone Celebration Tuesday honoring the program’s participants, volunteers and staff.

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Penn Law professor Cary Coglianese publishes paper on ‘soft law’ governance of environmental standards

June 8, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — In a new peer-reviewed paper, Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science Cary Coglianese offers an in-depth analysis of soft law governance of environmental quality, concluding that while it holds much appeal, decision makers should also be aware of its limitations.

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Samford Cumberland Law partners with Tuskegee University on accelerated ‘3+3’ bachelor’s/JD program

June 3, 2021

SAMFORD CUMBERLAND LAW — Samford University Cumberland School of Law and Tuskegee University have partnered to offer Tuskegee undergraduate students an accelerated bachelor’s to J.D. program.

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Samford Cumberland Law partners with Austin Peay State University on accelerated ‘3+3’ bachelor’s/JD program

June 3, 2021

SAMFORD CUMBERLAND LAW — Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, have partnered to offer Austin Peay undergraduate students an accelerated bachelor’s to J.D. program.

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Samford Cumberland Law launched several clinics during the pandemic

June 3, 2021

SAMFORD CUMBERLAND LAW — Despite hurdles caused by COVID-19, Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law has successfully launching four real-world legal clinics for its students during the 2020-21 academic year.

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