Colonel James H. Kennedy III named dean of New England Law starting in 2025
NEW ENGLAND LAW — The Board of Trustees of New England Law | Boston has selected Colonel James H. Kennedy III to lead the institution as its next dean. Effective at the start of the spring semester in 2025, Colonel Kennedy will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and dean, after having served as…
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WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — The collaboration between Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Widener University Delaware Law School is reaching new heights, as Deans andré douglas pond cummings and Todd J. Clark work together to enhance their institutions’ profiles, foster mutual growth and belonging.
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ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND — Congratulations to the Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter members at the University of Colorado Law School and the University of Texas School of Law for winning the 2024 Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter of the Year Awards!
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OHIO TODAY — Ohio University’s Larry Hayman, Esq., will be honored with the Excellence in Pre-Law Advising Award during an award ceremony on Dec. 11.
Read More about Ohio University professor Larry Hayman honored by AALS Section on Pre-Law and Admission to Law SchoolCharleston Law officially becomes a non-profit institution
CHARLESTON REGIONAL BUSINESS JOURNAL — The Charleston School of Law has become a 501(c)(3). Charleston Law officially filed an application last October with the American Bar Association’s Council on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar seeking acquiescence in the conversion from for-profit, according to a news release.
Read More about Charleston Law officially becomes a non-profit institutionAdvice on looking for a summer associate job during the first year of law school
FLO RECRUIT — When starting your 1L year, the path to securing a summer internship can seem complex. For first-year law students (1Ls), strategizing for summer recruiting can unlock valuable experience, provide meaningful connections, and set you up for success for 2L recruiting and beyond.
Read More about Advice on looking for a summer associate job during the first year of law schoolMobile apps that LLM students can use to succeed in their career
LLM GUIDE — Daria Levina, who holds a Master’s degree and Ph.D, shares the tools she used to ensure she was staying on top of her studies and managing her time effectively.
Read More about Mobile apps that LLM students can use to succeed in their careerAdvice on how students can overcome the anxiety of cold calling in law school classes
ABA — Reviewing your case notes thoroughly and anticipating possible questions can provide a solid foundation. To enhance this preparation, practicing with friends or colleagues—even holding mock classes can help simulate the pressure of a real cold call.
Read More about Advice on how students can overcome the anxiety of cold calling in law school classesHow LLM students continue their education after graduation
THE INTERNATIONAL JURIST — My October 2024 article focused on the curricular practical training (CPT) option for foreign-educated lawyers in U.S. LL.M. programs.
Read More about How LLM students continue their education after graduationUniversity of Akron Law and Wilberforce University partner on ‘3+3’ accelerated bachelor’s/JD degree program
AKRON LEGAL NEWS — Administrators at The University of Akron School of Law have signed a 3+3 agreement with Wilberforce University, the oldest HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in the state of Ohio and the first private HBCU in the nation, establishing an accelerated pathway for undergraduates to obtain their bachelor’s and law degrees.
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