Former Navy JAG officer discusses transition to law teaching and offers advice

September 30, 2024

LAW FIRE — As Lawfire® readers know,  the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) recently hosted a panel discussion designed to help military lawyers (called judge advocates or JAGs) considering making the transition from practicing attorney to legal academic.

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A look at US LLM degrees and the bar exam

September 30, 2024

THE INTERNATIONAL JURIST — Where does the United States fit in the global business of LL.M. programs? It’s true LL.B. students abroad and foreign-educated lawyers have many options for their LL.M. degrees.

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Advice on selecting a law school for family and child advocacy

September 30, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Family lawyering, a dynamic yet highly personal and sometimes emotional engagement, continues to attract many aspiring future lawyers. 

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Podcast: Advice on professional attire as a new lawyer

September 30, 2024

LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today we have fashion experts Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk – creators of The Style That Binds Us – here with us to talk about professional style for law students and lawyers. 

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How work experience impacts law school admissions 

September 30, 2024

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — In recent years, many law schools have indicated a preference for applicants with real-world experience over those applying straight from college. There are a few reasons for this shift.

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A look at the Albany Law online JD flex program

September 30, 2024

WRGB ALBANY — A local law school is turning to remote learning to reach more students across the country. Albany Law School launched the flex program this semester offering a juris doctor program completely online.

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Boston College Law hosts community gathering for students from underrepresented communities

September 30, 2024

BC LAW — LAHANAS held its annual Fall Kickoff Garden Party on September 12 that brought together dozens of students, professors, and staff to reconnect with old friends, meet the new students, and find community. 

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Boston University Law student Edith Leghorn honored by Women’s White Collar Defense Association

September 30, 2024

WWCDA — Edie was born and raised in the Boston area. She attended Bowdoin College in Maine, where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in History in 2014.

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