Law student Alden Fletcher receives social justice scholarship from the Georgetown Law Journal
THE HOYA — The Georgetown Law Journal has named the first recipient of the Breonna Taylor Prize, a new award aimed at acknowledging student writing related to social justice issues. Alden Fletcher (LAW ’20) was named the inaugural recipient of the prize for his student note publication.
Read More about Law student Alden Fletcher receives social justice scholarship from the Georgetown Law JournalGeorgetown Law professor Mary Novak to lead Catholic social justice advocacy organization
SIGHT MAGAZINE — Catholic social justice lobby Network has chosen Georgetown University law professor Mary Novak to take over the group when its longtime leader, Sister Simone Campbell, steps down later this month. Network announced the change on Monday, noting Novak will officially take over on 1st April.
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THE RED & BLACK — The University of Georgia will be offering a new undergraduate minor in law for fall 2021, according to the UGA School of Law website. The minor will consist of two required courses in the School of Law — foundations of American law and law, justice and the state — and three electives.
Read More about University of Georgia to offer undergraduate minor in lawGeorgia State University Law professor Kelly Cahill Timmons reflects on love of teaching and torts
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — Pursuing a law degree is an exciting time where students begin to determine what their legal career will look like. Law school provides students with a lot of opportunities and discovery, but it’s not usually an experience loved by many. Associate professor of law Kelly Cahill Timmons is one exception.
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GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — Georgia State College of Law will host its 26th annual Law Review Symposium. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will serve as the keynote at the virtual event. Symposium editors said that they felt it was necessary to address social justice after the brutal attacks and murders of unarmed Black Americans.
Read More about Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms participates in Georgia State Law Review SymposiumIndiana University provost Lauren Robel to step down and return to law faculty
THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY NEWS — Lauren Robel, who has served as provost of Indiana University Bloomington and executive vice president of IU since 2012, will return to the faculty and step down from her executive roles on June 30. She has led work to build on IU Bloomington’s more than two centuries of major achievements.
Read More about Indiana University provost Lauren Robel to step down and return to law facultyUniversity of Iowa Law alumni create nonprofit to educate high school students on Fourth Amendment rights
THE DAILY IOWAN — Crystal Pound and Alex Lodge, both University of Iowa alum, have built on their efforts to inform the community on their rights protected by the Fourth Amendment — which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures — by bringing that education into classrooms across the state.
Read More about University of Iowa Law alumni create nonprofit to educate high school students on Fourth Amendment rightsUniversity of Kansas Law offers LSAT fee-waiver to select KU students
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW — A new program offered by the University of Kansas School of Law will cover law school entrance exam fees for selected KU students. Preference will be given to diverse candidates and candidates who have financial need. KU students who plan to attend law school are invited to apply.
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW — A new program offered by the University of Kansas School of Law and KU’s Applied English Center will help international students improve their English skills while learning about the U.S. legal system. The Legal English Program is a one-month intensive program.
Read More about University of Kansas Law co-launches Legal English Program for international studentsLewis & Clark Earthrise Law Center files hydropower environmental impact lawsuit
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Earthrise Law Center, working with Earthjustice, filed a supplemental complaint with the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in January on behalf of a broad coalition of environmental and fishing organizations seeking to restore Columbia Basin salmon and steelhead runs.
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