New York Law School dean Anthony W. Crowell discusses need for schools to support students during the election
INSIDE HIGHER ED — This year’s election promises to be unlike any other in modern memory. The stakes have become existential for our students — far beyond political and policy differences. Sadly, the pressures placed on our students, many of whom are largely learning at home, struggling for connection, have never been greater.
Read More about New York Law School dean Anthony W. Crowell discusses need for schools to support students during the electionUniversity of North Carolina Law professor Alexa Z. Chew publishes book on legal writing
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW — After years of teaching legal writing, Professor Alexa Z. Chew realized that all new legal writers need a system for writing legal documents that are new to them. The book series teaches law students and lawyers how to create a system to write diverse legal documents.
Read More about University of North Carolina Law professor Alexa Z. Chew publishes book on legal writingNortheastern Law professor Deborah Ramirez discusses legacy of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants
GBH 89.7 — For much of his life and until the day he died last month, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph Gants was dedicated to serving the people of the commonwealth. Deborah Ramirez, a law professor at Northeastern University and Gants’ widow, hopes to see his work through to the end.
Read More about Northeastern Law professor Deborah Ramirez discusses legacy of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph GantsPenn State Law student team wins national mock trial competition
PENN STATE LAW — Penn State Law in University Park students recently took on a new challenge: a virtual mock trial. This year, the Buffalo-Niagara Mock Trial Competition, one of the largest national invitationals in the country with 25 teams competing, moved to a remote format via Zoom in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More about Penn State Law student team wins national mock trial competitionPenn Law celebrates pro bono week
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — The 2020 National Celebration of Pro Bono, led by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, takes places from October 25-31, 2020. This year’s theme is Rising to Meet the Challenge: Pro Bono Response to COVID-19.
Read More about Penn Law celebrates pro bono weekPenn Law Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition’s interdisciplinary scholarship program marks sixth year
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and the Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition are pleased to announce the sixth year of the Interdisciplinary Scholarship Program, a competitive program that awards scholarships to JD students pursuing joint degrees in law and technology.
Read More about Penn Law Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition’s interdisciplinary scholarship program marks sixth yearPenn Law students volunteer for election protection efforts in Pennsylvania
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students are volunteering their time and skills to ensure the integrity of the 2020 presidential election. With the COVID-19 crisis still pummeling the country, Americans may face more obstacles to exercising the franchise this year than ever before.
Read More about Penn Law students volunteer for election protection efforts in PennsylvaniaPenn Law professor David Abram analyzes crime statistics across cities during the pandemic
CASE IN POINT — Professor David Abrams’ City Crime Stats gives an overview of crime statistics across 28 cities during the pandemic. Professor Abrams’ City Crime Stats is your window into the relation between Covid-19 and city crime.
Read More about Penn Law professor David Abram analyzes crime statistics across cities during the pandemicPenn Law professor Christopher Yoo discusses efforts to improve rural internet connectivity across the globe
CASE IN POINT — Law School Professor Christopher Yoo discusses 1 World Connected’s work in researching how the internet provides life-saving tools for the most remote parts of the world. Professor Christopher Yoo discusses how connectivity saves lives.
Read More about Penn Law professor Christopher Yoo discusses efforts to improve rural internet connectivity across the globeUniversity of Puerto Rico Law celebrates pro bono week
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Puerto Rico School of Law and its Pro Bono Program are joining the celebration of the Pro Bono Week instituted by the American Bar Association. The University of Puerto Rico School of Law is dubbed Facing the Challenge: Pro bono response to extreme events.
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