Boston University Law professor Gerald Leonard pairs externships with seminar to explore U.S. criminal system
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — As criminal justice reform is gaining support across the political spectrum, students in a BU Law seminar are developing a deep understanding of the US criminal system: how it developed, how it functions at local and federal levels, and what might be done to improve it. The seminar covers various components…
Read More about Boston University Law professor Gerald Leonard pairs externships with seminar to explore U.S. criminal systemUCLA Law will offer Master of Legal Studies degree starting in August 2020
DAILY BRUIN — The MLS program allows non-lawyer professionals the opportunity to obtain an advanced degree that will complement their field of work by taking courses designed specifically for the Legal Studies degree. The program may take between one and four years to complete depending on if students are studying full or part-time. The School of Law…
Read More about UCLA Law will offer Master of Legal Studies degree starting in August 2020California Western Law appoints Sean Megan Scott as next president and dean
ASSOCIATED PRESS — California Western School of Law has appointed Sean Megan Scott to serve as its next president and dean, effective August 1, 2020. As California Western prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2024, Scott will use her deep expertise in legal education to build on the school’s strong commitment to innovation, diversity and academic…
Read More about California Western Law appoints Sean Megan Scott as next president and deanQ&A with Capital Law assistant dean Marcelius Braxton
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — Marcelius Braxton, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, was born in Baltimore, MD and grew up in Hanover, PA. Dean Braxton also has a passion for teaching, and he has taught classes related to the First Year Experience, African American Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, and Leadership and Organization Administration. He cares deeply about…
Read More about Q&A with Capital Law assistant dean Marcelius BraxtonCardozo Law Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention Clinic conducts environmental and human rights assessment for Brazilian indigenous community
CARDOZO LAW — The Benjamin B. Ferencz Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention (HRAP) Clinic, along with the UNISINOS Human Rights Centre, conducted an environmental and human rights impact assessment for the indigenous population in Autazes, a municipality in the Brazilian Amazon. The indigenous Autazes group Mura face displacement due to a potash mine that is being…
Read More about Cardozo Law Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention Clinic conducts environmental and human rights assessment for Brazilian indigenous communityCase Western Reserve Law professor Anat Alon-Beck participates in discussion with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — On December 9, CWRU Law Professor Anat Alon-Beck (left) joined Hester Peirce (right), a Commissioner of the US Security and Exchange Commission, in a fire-side chat at the second Blockland Solutions Conference at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland.
Read More about Case Western Reserve Law professor Anat Alon-Beck participates in discussion with SEC Commissioner Hester PeirceUniversity of Chicago Law professor Sharon Fairley publishes study on expanding police oversight agencies across the U.S.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, THE LAW SCHOOL — Amid growing public outcry over police use of force, new systems for police accountability and public oversight have taken root in cities across the country over the past five years. That’s the key finding of new research from the University of Chicago Law School Professor from Practice Sharon R. Fairley, who…
Read More about University of Chicago Law professor Sharon Fairley publishes study on expanding police oversight agencies across the U.S.Chicago-Kent Law offers course on the American legal system for au pairs
CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW — The American Legal System in Popular Culture is a six-credit course offered to students seeking an introduction to the American legal system and how it is portrayed in modern media. The course is targeted at au pairs and others visiting the United States who are interested in a broad understanding of the…
Read More about Chicago-Kent Law offers course on the American legal system for au pairsUniversity of Colorado Law unveils executive education courses
COLORADO LAW — Attorneys, compliance professionals, and entrepreneurs will deepen their knowledge of legal and business topics this summer through the University of Colorado Law School’s new Executive Education courses. Taught by University of Colorado law and business faculty as well as industry leaders, this summer’s offerings include two courses for ethics and compliance professionals and a…
Read More about University of Colorado Law unveils executive education coursesCreighton University Law dean Joshua Fershée reflects on his first semester and priorities for the new year
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Joshua Fershée, JD, dean of the Creighton University School of Law, wrapped up his first semester with the University. Here, Fershée reflects on his first semester with the law school and speaks about his priorities moving forward.
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