University of Minnesota LLM students share their experiences
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL — Minnesota Law boasts a top-notch LL.M. program for international law students that has hosted students from more than 80 countries over its quarter-century-plus history at the Law School. International Jurist magazine recently recognized our LL.M. program as one of the “Best Overall Experience” LL.M. programs in the United States. Our current…
Read More about University of Minnesota LLM students share their experiencesLewis & Clark Law professor Carma Corcoran named Native Hope Fellow
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Dr. Carma Corcoran, Director of the Indian Law Program, has been named a Native Hope Fellow. The Native Hope Fellowship Program’s website states that it “empowers creativity and leadership in Indigenous Peoples and their communities. The initiative generates and supports opportunities and funding for individuals to develop their vision and…
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law professor Carma Corcoran named Native Hope FellowUniversity of Miami Law innocence clinic wins release of wrongly convicted man
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — The Innocence Clinic at the University School of Law won a stunning victory today for client Dustin Duty, securing his release from prison. The now 36-year-old was wrongfully convicted of a 2013 armed robbery in Jacksonville and sentenced to 20 years in prison for a crime he did not…
Read More about University of Miami Law innocence clinic wins release of wrongly convicted manUniversity of Miami Law professor Mary Anne Franks and Santa Clara University Law professor Eric Goldman present research series on internet policy
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — What is the future of the Internet? Thirty years after the creation of the first web page, what have we learned about the impact of the Internet on communication, connection, and democracy? Technology law and cyber law experts Professor Mary Anne Franks from the University of Miami School of Law and…
Read More about University of Miami Law professor Mary Anne Franks and Santa Clara University Law professor Eric Goldman present research series on internet policyUniversity of Minnesota Law professor June Carbone elected to American Law Institute
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL — Professor June Carbone, the Robina Chair in Law, Science and Technology, was recently elected to membership in the the American Law Institute. ALI is the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law.
Read More about University of Minnesota Law professor June Carbone elected to American Law InstituteMitchell Hamline Law enrolls largest number of Native American students in school history
THE NATIONAL JURIST — Angela Levasseur will be the first law school graduate from her tribe when she graduates in the spring. The 44-year-old has been an educator for more than 20 years, but law has called out to her since she was 12. Levasseur is a member of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, and lives on her…
Read More about Mitchell Hamline Law enrolls largest number of Native American students in school historyNortheastern Law professor Jonathan Kahn receives grant from National Library of Medicine
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Jonathan Kahn, a leading authority on biotechnology’s implications for our ideas of identity, rights and citizenship, has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National Library of Medicine for his book project, “The Uses of Diversity: Managing Race and Representation in Law, Politics, and the Biosciences.” The book…
Read More about Northeastern Law professor Jonathan Kahn receives grant from National Library of MedicineNortheastern Law professor Emily Spieler honored by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) has honored Professor Emily Spieler with the 2021 Samuel Gompers Award in recognition of her outstanding efforts “in improving the working conditions of the masses.” Bestowed annually, the IAIABC President’s Awards are given to those who demonstrate commitment and achievement in…
Read More about Northeastern Law professor Emily Spieler honored by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and CommissionsNorthern Illinois University Law partners with Lincoln College on legal profession pipeline program
NIU TODAY — Northern Illinois University College of Law is excited to announce a new partnership with Lincoln College to create the NIU Law Lincoln Scholar and Diversity Pipeline Programs. Under the partnership, qualified Lincoln College students working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Law, as well as those with other majors, may participate in the NIU…
Read More about Northern Illinois University Law partners with Lincoln College on legal profession pipeline programPodcast: Northwestern Law dean Hari Osofsky discusses the role of law in addressing climate, energy, and equity issues
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY BUFFETT INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS — Righting injustices in energy and climate change regulation is an important part of addressing the global climate crisis. This episode explores how business, government and nonprofit leaders can work together to make bipartisan progress on climate, energy and equity issues. The guest on this episode is Hari M. Osofsky,…
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