Widener University Commonwealth Law Review hosts conference on systemic racism

November 11, 2024

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — Widener University Commonwealth Law School hosted an impactful exploration of systemic racism during its inaugural Fall Law Review Conference, aptly titled “A Modern Examination of the Expansive Existence of Systemic Racism,” on Friday, Nov. 1.

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Widener Commonwealth Law ‘Wills for Heroes’ program provides free legal support to local veterans and first responders

November 11, 2024

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — In a powerful display of community solidarity and student-driven service, Widener Law Commonwealth hosted the “Wills for Heroes” event on Saturday, Nov. 2, offering free estate planning services to first responders in the Harrisburg area.

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William & Mary Law Black Law Students Association hosts law and politics panel

November 11, 2024

THE FLAT HAT — Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Black Law Students Association hosted a panel titled “From Law to Legislation: Navigating the Intersection of Law and Politics.” Williamsburg Mayor Doug Pons, Williamsburg City Councilmember and clinical associate professor of law Stacey Kern-Scheerer, Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott, State Senator Aaron Rouse and Delegate Rae Cousins ’01

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Yale Law highlights how The Federalist Society has shaped American courts

November 11, 2024

YALE DAILY NEWS — When former President Donald Trump began the review process for nominating a Supreme Court justice in 2017, Leonard Leo — the former vice president and current co-chairman of the Federalist Society — worked with the Trump administration and Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee to propose potential candidates.

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How generative artificial intelligence has affected the legal profession

November 11, 2024

THOMSON REUTERS — A lot of the conversation around GenAI is focused on internal efficiencies and client deliverables, but as today’s legal professionals become more familiar with GenAI, it will inevitably have a major impact on training, recruiting, and people management as well.

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What the results of the election could mean for higher education

November 11, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — After a divisive and historic election, Donald J. Trump emerged Wednesday with enough electoral votes to return to the White House in January. He’ll be the country’s second-ever president to serve two nonconsecutive terms.

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Opinion: America needs to do more to prepare students for college

November 11, 2024

THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Fifteen years ago, a broad coalition of foundations, nonprofits and educators launched a bold effort to reform the vast system of college remedial education that was destroying the higher education opportunities of millions of students. 

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A look at programs offering tuition assistance to Native American students

November 11, 2024

DIVERSE ISSUE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Michigan State University (MSU) will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students through their Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP), beginning in Fall 2025.

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Utah Supreme Court releases plan that would allow for attorney licensure through practice

November 11, 2024

REUTERS — Utah is forging ahead with a proposal to allow law graduates to become licensed without taking the bar exam, following the lead of a handful of other states that have adopted alternative licensing pathways in recent years.

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Podcast: How to complete real property topics on the bar exam

November 11, 2024

BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, we’re taking a bird’s eye view of some key Real Property topics we’ve covered in our “Listen and Learn” series. Specifically, we’re focusing on property ownership and interests. Next week, we’ll discuss property regulation and transfer.

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