How the pandemic has modernized the legal profession
ENTREPRENEUR — Covid-19 forced businesses and social interactions to rely on technology because of social distancing rules exacerbated by fear. The legal industry, being no exception, was forced to embrace technology, shedding unnecessary ritual and processes. The result became a more efficient industry, where client interests trump anachronistic conventions.
Read More about How the pandemic has modernized the legal professionLaw firm Sheppard Mullin launches diversity fellowship
SHEPPARD MULIN — Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce the establishment of the Guy N. Halgren Diversity Fellowship for law school students. The fellowship is named in honor of Guy N. Halgren, chairman emeritus, who served as Sheppard Mullin’s chairman for 20 years, from 2001 to 2021, for his longstanding commitment…
Read More about Law firm Sheppard Mullin launches diversity fellowshipLaw schools and students across the country offer support to Ukraine
REUTERS — As a lawyer in Ukraine pursuing a U.S. law degree, Dmytro Tymoshchenko is well versed in contracts, negotiation and intellectual property. Over the past month, he has picked up new skills: preparing Molotov cocktails and sourcing supplies to help Ukraine’s military repel Russian forces.
Read More about Law schools and students across the country offer support to UkraineUC Berkeley Law dean Erwin Chemerinsky: Free speech doesn’t mean protesters can shut down campus events
THE WASHINGTON POST — Freedom of speech does not include a right to shout down others so they cannot be heard. Two recent incidents at law schools where protesting students sought to keep invited speakers from addressing their audiences are deeply troubling. In both cases, those defending the disruptive students have said their actions came…
Read More about UC Berkeley Law dean Erwin Chemerinsky: Free speech doesn’t mean protesters can shut down campus eventsUS News releases 2023 law school rankings
ABA JOURNAL — Methodology changes for the rankings this year included changing how first-time bar passage rates are treated to incorporate all first-time test-takers, according to a press release. The data is based on 2020 test-takers.
Read More about US News releases 2023 law school rankingsOpinion: US law schools play an important role in advancing the rule of law around the world
ABA JOURNAL — World leaders getting a degree in the law should not be surprising. Many in key positions in corporations or media and many other professions have studied law. Leading a country is just another area in which the skills attained in law school can be beneficial.
Read More about Opinion: US law schools play an important role in advancing the rule of law around the worldRecent law school dean hires across the country
THE NATIONAL JURIST — New deans appointed at schools in all corners of the country.
Read More about Recent law school dean hires across the countryPodcast: Campbell Law dean J. Rich Leonard discusses the transition from working in government to becoming a law school dean
ED UP LEGAL — Legal education is experiencing large swings in applications; a call for innovation & adaptation; demand for increased diversification of the profession; & cries for social justice impact & protection of the Rule of Law. Host Patty Roberts, Dean of St. Mary’s University School of Law, will discuss innovations in legal education…
Read More about Podcast: Campbell Law dean J. Rich Leonard discusses the transition from working in government to becoming a law school deanPodcast: Advice on finding a job after law school
LAWYER 2 LAWYER –In this episode, we move on to the next logical step: How to Find a Job After Law School. We’re pleased to be joined by someone who wrote the playbook on how to do just that! Host Craig Williams is joined by trial attorney Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook: The…
Read More about Podcast: Advice on finding a job after law schoolAnthony E. “Tony” Waller elected to board of directors for National Association for Law Placement
UGA TODAY — Anthony E. “Tony” Waller, associate director of legal career services at the School of Law, has been elected to the board of directors for the National Association for Law Placement. Waller will hold a two-year position on the 14-member panel.
Read More about Anthony E. “Tony” Waller elected to board of directors for National Association for Law Placement