USC Gould Law professor Elyn Saks wins humanitarian prize for mental health advocacy
USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — Throughout her career, Saks has written extensively on the intersection of mental health and law, and has received many honors, including a 2009 MacArthur fellowship, also known as a “Genius Grant.” The prestigious Pardes Humanitarian Prize was awarded to three renowned advocates for mental health, including Gould Professor Elyn Saks,…
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USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Dan Simon has been researching and writing about the American criminal justice system for many years. Troubled by the direction he sees it heading in and the possible damage to democracy, he is offering a new course this fall, “What’s Wrong with the American Criminal Justice System?” The course…
Read More about New USC Gould Law class explores the American criminal justice system and needed reformsVermont Law students to advocate on behalf of island nation at UN climate change convention
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS — Alongside top leaders and scientists from around the world, Vermont Law School students will be supporting a small island nation at the 2021 U.N Climate Change Conference starting Sunday in Scotland. Professor Sarah Reiter, who teaches the service learning class that serves as the law school’s delegation, said her students will be supporting their client from the…
Read More about Vermont Law students to advocate on behalf of island nation at UN climate change conventionUniversity of Virginia Law professors offer advice on choosing courses as a first-year student
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Professors at the University of Virginia School of Law have a few tips for first-year J.D. students to consider as they begin choosing their first elective courses for the spring. Law students in their first semester follow a set curriculum. That changes in the spring semester, when they can take…
Read More about University of Virginia Law professors offer advice on choosing courses as a first-year studentWake Forest Law professor John Knox testifies before house committee on human rights and conservation
WAKE FOREST LAW — In testimony before members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Wake Forest Law Professor John Knox discussed the key role that Indigenous peoples and local communities play in the conservation of natural ecosystems, and recommended steps the United States should take to protect against human rights abuses of these groups…
Read More about Wake Forest Law professor John Knox testifies before house committee on human rights and conservationWashington and Lee Law students help local start-up businesses with legal needs
THE COLUMNS — Licensing. Zoning. Trademarks. Liability. It can be a lot for individuals to manage when looking to start a new business. But thanks to a unique partnership between students at W&L Law, the law firm Vinson and Elkins, and the Walker Program, aspiring business owners can access the legal support they need to build…
Read More about Washington and Lee Law students help local start-up businesses with legal needsWashington and Lee Law professor Nora Demleitner appointed president of St. John’s College in Maryland
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE — On Thursday, September 23, the Board of Visitors and Governors of St. John’s College appointed Nora Demleitner, Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law, as president of the college’s Annapolis campus. Demleitner’s appointment begins in January 2022, following the completion of her final semester…
Read More about Washington and Lee Law professor Nora Demleitner appointed president of St. John’s College in MarylandWest Virginia University Law students advocate for children in abuse and neglect cases
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — Three students at theWest Virginia University College of Law are learning firsthand how to provide quality legal representation for children in abuse and neglect cases. Rachael Mullins, Carrie Miller and Christian LaParne are participating in a new externship program through the West Virginia Court Improvement Program Board. The Supreme Court of…
Read More about West Virginia University Law students advocate for children in abuse and neglect casesWest Virginia University Law clinic partners with graduate social work student to assist clients
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — Graduate student Hannah Jack is making her mark as the first social work intern in the law clinics at the West Virginia University College of Law. While earning her Master of Social Work from the WVU School of Social Work, Jack is helping the law clinics serve clients holistically, including connecting…
Read More about West Virginia University Law clinic partners with graduate social work student to assist clientsWilliam & Mary Law awarded grants to support cybersecurity and access initiatives
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — Two William & Mary interdisciplinary projects, one of which is based jointly at William & Mary Law School and the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, were awarded nearly $200,000 by Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN). Run by New America, PIT-UN is a consortium of 43 academic institutions committed to…
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