University of Virginia Law Professor Michael Livermore receives research award from school
UVA LAW — Professor Michael Livermore is this year’s recipient of the University of Virginia School of Law’s McFarland Prize, which honors outstanding research by a junior faculty member.
Read More about University of Virginia Law Professor Michael Livermore receives research award from schoolUniversity of Richmond Law hosts junior faculty for national scholarship conference
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND NEWS — The University of Richmond School of Law welcomed over 60 professors from across the country to campus May 21-22 for the third annual Junior Faculty Forum.
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DUKE LAW — Steven L. Schwarcz, the Stanley A. Star Professor of Law & Business, has been honored by Durham University in Durham, U.K., with a distinguished honorary professorship.
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COLUMBIA LAW — In “Repair: Redeeming the Promise of Abolition,” Franke details post-Civil War attempts to redistribute land to freed black people, making a case for efforts to offset historic economic inequality today.
Read More about Columbia Law Professor Katherine Franke discusses book on reparationsUCLA Law Professor Joanna Schwartz cited in Supreme Court opinion
UCLA LAW — UCLA School of Law professor Joanna Schwartz was cited by U.S. Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor in her dissenting opinion in Nieves v. Bartlett.
Read More about UCLA Law Professor Joanna Schwartz cited in Supreme Court opinionBYU Law to host conference for emerging immigration scholars
PRNEWSWIRE — “Immigration is an important part of BYU Law’s emphasis on law and social change, which is why we are so pleased to have been selected to host this conference,” said conference host D. Carolina Núñez, associate dean of research and academic affairs.
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ALBANY LAW — Albany Law School recently recognized three outstanding members of the faculty for excellence in the categories of scholarship, service, and teaching. Professors Melissa Breger, Stephen Clark, and Jenean Taranto were announced as recipients of the annual faculty awards at the law school’s 168th Commencement on May 24, 2019.
Read More about Albany Law faculty honored with awards at commencementCalifornia law school deans call for task force to study bar exam
LAW.COM — The deans of three California law schools write that the current bar exam’s dismal pass-rates and the elevated cut score’s disparate impacts on minority candidates should deeply concern us all.
Read More about California law school deans call for task force to study bar examLaw deans take on university leadership roles
LAW.COM — At least five deans are trading in their law school duties this summer to take on larger roles within their universities—on a temporary basis.
Read More about Law deans take on university leadership rolesUniversity of Virginia Law podcast looks at how legal scholars and professionals are using technology
UVA LAW — Lawyers and legal scholars are using technology to enhance and streamline their work, and yield new insights on law, as the latest episode of “Common Law” explores. On Episode 7, University of Virginia School of Law professor Michael Livermore discusses how technology is affecting legal processes
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