University of Chicago Law honors class of 2021’s commitment to public service
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL — This year’s graduating class worked a record 14,133 pro bono hours throughout their time at the Law School, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to public service even while contending with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Class of 2021 celebrated this achievement.
Read More about University of Chicago Law honors class of 2021’s commitment to public serviceColumbia Law professor Debra Livingston receives Learned Hand Medal for Excellence in Federal Jurisprudence from the Federal Bar Council
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — Professor Debra A. Livingston, a member of the Columbia Law School faculty since 1994, who has served as a federal judge since 2007, received the prestigious Learned Hand Medal for Excellence in Federal Jurisprudence from the Federal Bar Council at its annual Law Day Dinner on May 6.
Read More about Columbia Law professor Debra Livingston receives Learned Hand Medal for Excellence in Federal Jurisprudence from the Federal Bar CouncilColumbia Law launches podcast on climate change and the law
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — Can lawyers save the planet? Professor Michael B. Gerrard and leading experts go beyond the headlines and political ping-ponging to discuss combating the climate crisis using one of the most important and effective tools at our disposal: the law.
Read More about Columbia Law launches podcast on climate change and the lawColumbia Law clinic students share experiences during the pandemic
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — The COVID-19 pandemic severely limited students’ in-person interactions with clients as well as with each other since March 2020. But the students have nevertheless been engrossed in substantive projects.
Read More about Columbia Law clinic students share experiences during the pandemicCornell Law professor Joseph Margulies receives teaching and research award
CORNELL CHRONICLE — Joseph Margulies ’82, professor of the practice of law in Cornell Law School and professor of government in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won the 2021 George D. Levy Engaged Teaching and Research Award for his work to break down barriers for previously incarcerated people in Tompkins County, New York.
Read More about Cornell Law professor Joseph Margulies receives teaching and research awardDrake Law associate dean John Edwards inducted into the American Association of Law Libraries Hall of Fame
DRAKE UNIVERSITY — John Edwards is one of three recipients of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) 2021 Hall of Fame Award. Edwards is associate dean for information resources and technology, director of the law library, professor of law and director of legal research at Drake Law School.
Read More about Drake Law associate dean John Edwards inducted into the American Association of Law Libraries Hall of FameDuke Law professors create Regenerative Crisis Response Committee to develop environmentally sustainable economic policies
DUKE LAW — The 11-person committee, which received funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, comprises a constellation of economic and financial luminaries. These former regulators, White House advisers, leading economists and studied academics believe in the gravity of rising temperatures.
Read More about Duke Law professors create Regenerative Crisis Response Committee to develop environmentally sustainable economic policiesDuke Law celebrates graduation
DUKE LAW — Marking both their graduation and her own retirement from Duke Law, Charles S. Rhyne charged the Class of 2021 in her Convocation address to combine hope and action to effect justice and praised their countless acts of compassion and generosity toward others during an a time of extraordinary challenges.
Read More about Duke Law celebrates graduationFordham Law Freerick Center for Social Justice garners support for Immigrant Justice Project
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Thanks to donations from Fordham Law alumni and students, the Feerick Center for Social Justice raised over $200,000 during its Fifth Annual FriendRaiser, held virtually on April 13. The center exceeded its original goal of $100,000 and unlocked a generous $50,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor.
Read More about Fordham Law Freerick Center for Social Justice garners support for Immigrant Justice ProjectGeorge Washington University offers free summer study program for LSAT takers
GW HATCHET — Officials will launch a free study program on the Law School Admission Test this summer. The LSAT study cohort, housed under Academic Commons, will provide interested students with practice problems and study plans during weekly meetings from June 20 to September 19, according to the University’s website.
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