‘Free Speech Rules’ YouTube Series, Episode 9: Free Speech and Privacy
The Volokh Conspiracy (By Eugene Volokh) — Professor Volokh (UCLA Law) announces the latest video in his free speech YouTube series, titled “The First Amendment and Privacy.”
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Indisputably (By Andrea Schneider) — Professor Schneider (Marquette Law) shares a video by Elizabeth Tippett (University of Oregon Law) where she interviews Professor Michael Moffitt (University of Oregon Law) on his latest published article on negotiation ethics which takes a look at some of the biggest disasters in settlement negotiations
Read More about Settlement FailsDespite stable enrollment, law schools continue to shed full-time faculty
Excess of Democracy (By Derek T. Muller) — Professor Muller (Pepperdine Law) examines ABA data on the declining numbers of full-time law faculty, even as law school enrollment rates improve.
Read More about Despite stable enrollment, law schools continue to shed full-time facultyA preview of what Hein citation rankings might look like (courtesy of Ted Sichelman)
Brian Leiter’s Law School Reports (By Brian Leiter) — Professor Leiter (University of Chicago Law) gives his analysis of a rankings system using Hein citations compiled by Professors Paul Heald (University of Illinois Law) and Ted Sichelman (University San Diego Law). Since US News will use Hein citations in their rankings, the Heald-Sichelman system may…
Read More about A preview of what Hein citation rankings might look like (courtesy of Ted Sichelman)University of Washington Dean Responds to Law Students’ Demand for Racial Justice
TaxProf Blog (By Paul L. Caron) — Dean Mario Barnes (University of Washington Law) shares a statement with Dean Paul Caron (Pepperdine Law) addressing students’ concerns about diversity at the law school.
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Law School Academic Support Blog (By Marsha Griggs) — Author (Washburn Law) provides tips for law students preparing to take their bar practice exam.
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Law School Academic Support Blog (By Steven Foster) — Author (Oklahoma City Law) offers suggestions for how law students can avoid comparing themselves to others and stay focused on personal accomplishments and results while in law school.
Read More about The Problem with ComparisonABF Fellowships: Deadline Extended
Legal History Blog (By Dan Ernst) — The American Bar Foundation announces the deadline for all fellowships, except for the ABF/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Scholars’ Program, has been extended to February 15.
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Law School Academic Support Blog (By Melissa Hale) — Author (Loyola University Chicago Law) shares strategies for law students to get the most out of studying for the bar exam, including writing mini-essays.
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Legal Writing Prof Blog (By Mark E. Wojcik) — The winners of the 2019 Global Legal Skills Awards (including several law faculty) were announced in December during the Global Legal Skills Conference at Arizona State University Law.
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