Advice on avoiding bar preparation burnout for law students
THE NATIONAL JURIST — After surviving three years of law school stress, what’s several weeks of bar prep? The truth is that the limited time frame, the unique nature of the pressure, and the sheer volume of material leaves many bar exam takers feeling like they’re on an emotional rollercoaster.
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ABA JOURNAL — Following the U.S. Department of Education recently pulling federal financial aid at the Florida Coastal School of Law, a teach-out plan has been approved, with current students finishing courses at other ABA-approved law schools.
Read More about Florida Coastal Law teach-out plan approved by American Bar AssociationUS Patent and Trademark Office to expand Law School Clinic Certification Program
US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE — The United States Patent and Trademark Office is extending the submission deadline for expanding its Law School Clinic Certification Program by admitting additional schools into the program. The program includes 60 law school clinics and offers patent and trademark applicants access to pro bono services.
Read More about US Patent and Trademark Office to expand Law School Clinic Certification ProgramStudy: Law reviews with race-conscious policies saw increase in median citations
ABA JOURNAL — Articles published by student-run law reviews were cited more often after they adopted diversity policies for selecting editors, according to a study that will be published in the Columbia Law Review. The study examined nearly 13,000 articles published by the main law reviews of the 20 most prestigious law schools over a 60-year period.
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UC HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW — Emerita Chancellor & Dean and Distinguished Professor Mary Kay Kane was a phenomenal teacher, nationally and internationally renowned scholar, hugely impactful Chancellor & Dean of UC Hastings, and a beloved friend and colleague. She will be missed more than words could possibly express.
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ASU NEWS — The ASU Foundation has been awarded a $250,000 grant by the American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution Foundation to explore the development of a statewide system for conducting Sentinel Event Reviews of police use of force, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Read More about Arizona State University Law receives grant to conduct evaluation of state police use of forceA look at Georgetown Law professor Rosa Brooks’ book chronicling her experience as a reserve police officer
INSIDE HIGHER ED — While many of us in higher education are interested in policing, crime, gentrification, incarceration and violence, few of us would be curious enough to enter that world entirely. We would read books and articles, perhaps conduct surveys and interviews. We’d gather and analyze data. Brooks decided to become a cop.
Read More about A look at Georgetown Law professor Rosa Brooks’ book chronicling her experience as a reserve police officerPenn Law establishes fund to support racial justice and anti-racism efforts
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — With the support of a multi-year gift from the partners at Morgan Lewis, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has established the Morgan Lewis Impact Fund for Racial Justice. The fund will provide financial support to racial justice and anti-racism efforts at the Law School.
Read More about Penn Law establishes fund to support racial justice and anti-racism effortsStanford Law and NYU Law centers co-publish report evaluating hate crime laws
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL — Stanford Law School and the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School published a comprehensive report that assesses critiques of hate crime laws from communities of color and other targeted communities, and evaluates potential alternative approaches to respond to hate crimes more effectively.
Read More about Stanford Law and NYU Law centers co-publish report evaluating hate crime lawsStetson Law joins consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies in Florida
STETSON UNIVERSITY — Representatives from four higher education institutions who collectively serve 36,000 students in St. Petersburg, Florida are joining together to create a consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies.
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