University of Montana Law launches independent review of how school handled sexual assault allegations
AP NEWS — The University of Montana law school is launching an independent review following a walkout and rally at the law school over alleged mistreatment of sexual harassment and assault victims. About 100 university students and community members gathered Tuesday morning to demand change and accountability in the Alexander Blewett III School of Law, the Missoulian…
Read More about University of Montana Law launches independent review of how school handled sexual assault allegationsUniversity of Montana Law dean Paul Kirgis steps down
ABA JOURNAL — Paul Kirgis, dean of the University of Montana’s Alexander Blewett III School of Law, has resigned from his post. In a Thursday email to the law school community, Kirgis wrote: “I have come to the conclusion that the school of law and its students would be best served by a change in leadership.” The…
Read More about University of Montana Law dean Paul Kirgis steps downNew Marquette Law poll looks at public divide on Supreme Court, COVID-19, and withdrawal from Afghanistan
MARQUETTE WIRE — After surveying adults nationwide, a recent Marquette Law School poll found a mixed set of views on topics ranging from Supreme Court job performances, withdrawal from Afghanistan, COVID-19 policies and election results. Director of the Marquette Law School Poll, Charles Franklin, said 1,411 adults were surveyed for these polls, 27% of participants were Republican,…
Read More about New Marquette Law poll looks at public divide on Supreme Court, COVID-19, and withdrawal from AfghanistanUMass Law and Springfield College launch accelerated ‘3+3’ JD/bachelor’s degree program
U MASS DARTMOUTH — The University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth and Springfield College have finalized a 3+3 agreement that will create new, accelerated opportunities for Springfield College students to attain a law degree. Pre-law students will spend three years working toward their undergraduate degree at Springfield College before matriculating at UMass Law, where they…
Read More about UMass Law and Springfield College launch accelerated ‘3+3’ JD/bachelor’s degree programUNLV Law student Azra Ozdemir discusses her experience in the school’s misdemeanor clinic
VOA NEWS — Like many others, Azra Ozdemir’s parents sent her off on the first day of school with the usual sage advice about doing well so she could get into a good college. That was her first day of kindergarten. “I knew three words in English: Yes. No,” and the letter P to indicate the need to…
Read More about UNLV Law student Azra Ozdemir discusses her experience in the school’s misdemeanor clinicUNLV Law immigration clinic looks to expand services
LAS VEGAS SUN — At the UNLV Immigration Clinic, law students assist staff attorneys in local deportation cases involving unaccompanied children and those in detention. New funding from the Clark County Commission will boost these services further, strengthening a vital resource during a pandemic that has disproportionately impacted undocumented immigrants. The $500,000 granted to the clinic will be…
Read More about UNLV Law immigration clinic looks to expand servicesNYU Law professor Vicki Been receives William & Mary Law property rights prize
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — On September 30, Professor Vicki Been of NYU Law School became the 18th recipient of the annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize from the William & Mary Law School Property Rights Project. Been received the award during a Zoom-broadcast ceremony that officially opened the annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference at William &…
Read More about NYU Law professor Vicki Been receives William & Mary Law property rights prizeNorth Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon Jensen to co-chair University of North Dakota Law dean search
EIN PRESSWIRE — Chief Justice Jon Jensen and Amy Henley, dean of the UND Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, will co-chair a national search for the next UND School of Law dean. The announcement was made Oct. 5 by Eric Link, UND provost and vice president for academic affairs. He expects to name the new…
Read More about North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon Jensen to co-chair University of North Dakota Law dean searchNortheastern Law welcomes first hybrid JD class
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Northeastern University School of Law—one of the most prestigious law schools to offer an innovative part-time hybrid JD program—welcomed its inaugural FlexJD class on September 1. With an emphasis on access and social justice, Northeastern Law developed this blended legal experience to provide an opportunity for those who prefer or need…
Read More about Northeastern Law welcomes first hybrid JD classNortheastern Law professor Martha Davis honored by American Water Resources Association
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Martha Davis has been selected to receive the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2021 William R. Boggess Award for her co-authored paper “An Experiment in Making Water Affordable: Philadelphia’s Tiered Assistance Program (TAP),” which was published in the March 2020 issue of the Journal of the American Water Resources Association.“Philadelphia’s…
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