Podcast: St. Louis University Law dean Twinette Johnson discusses the importance of finding mentors

February 13, 2025

ASPEN LEADING EDGE — Twinette Johnson, Dean of St. Louis University School of Law, reflects on her journey to legal education and her first semester as Dean. She also shares her path to returning to SLU after receiving her bachelor’s degree and what she loves about the university and the community.

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Incoming Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins dies in DCA plane crash 

February 13, 2025

FOX 5 DC — Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been identified as one of the victims of the devastating plane collision near Reagan National Airport, university officials confirmed Thursday night.

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Law school trends to watch in 2025

February 13, 2025

JDJOURNAL — Discover the latest law school trends in 2025, including AI integration, the NextGen Bar Exam, diversity shifts, and new career paths for law graduates. 

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A look at the University of Akron Law ‘3+3’ accelerated bachelor’s/JD degree program

February 13, 2025

CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS — The University of Akron School of Law announced three new partnerships for its accelerated pathway law program in 2024.

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American University Law professor Jamie Abrams contributes to amicus brief on prejudicial use of personal information

February 13, 2025

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY — The U.S. Supreme Court granted a new hearing to Brenda Andrew, an Oklahoma woman on death row for the 2001 murder of her husband.

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Baylor Law announces legal writing competition winners

February 13, 2025

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — Baylor Law School is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Paper Chase Legal Writing Competition. 

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A profile on Boston University Law professor Weijia Rao  

February 13, 2025

THE RECORD — Weijia Rao’s research applies empirical methods to the study of international and comparative law, with a focus on legal institutions governing global trade and investment.

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Brooklyn Law professor Joy Kanwar discusses her book on legal writing

February 13, 2025

BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — Professor of Legal Writing Joy Kanwar has been a longtime fan of the standard-bearing textbook Writing and Analysis in the Law, written by pioneers in the field whose ideas about the impact of words in the legal field inspired her own career.

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A profile on UC Berkeley Law student Caity Lynch

February 13, 2025

UC BERKELEY LAW — I grew up in Nebraska and Colorado, and completed my undergrad at the University of Montana. I then served as an engineer officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and led a 150-soldier engineer company in Afghanistan and Kuwait from 2017-2018. 

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UC Davis Law hosts MLK Day of Service

February 13, 2025

UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW — On Monday, Jan. 20, UC Davis School of Law hosted its sixth annual MLK Day of Service and Celebration, honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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