A profile on University of Virginia Law student Yoselyn Paulino

September 26, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Growing up as a first-generation American, Yoselyn Paulino ’26 knew someday she wanted a career helping children. After teaching high school and working in state government, she’s furthering her own education as a second-year student at the University of Virginia School of Law.

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University of Virginia Law first-year students introduced to program in law and public service

September 26, 2024

VIRGINIA LAW WEEKLY — On the afternoon of Monday, September 10, the Program in Law and Public Service (LPS) crowded Caplin Pavilion with prospective first- and second-year fellows to decorate cupcakes, learn about LPS, and connect with current LPS fellows.

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University of Virginia Law professors Sarah Shalf and Rachel Bayefsky host conversation on living constitutionalism

September 25, 2024

VIRGINIA LAW WEEKLY — Last Wednesday, September 11, Professors Sarah Shalf ’94 and Rachel Bayefsky, hosted by the American Constitution Society at UVA Law, led a discussion on living constitutionalism. Professor Shalf, the Law School’s Director of Clinical Programs, began by offering a “practical perspective” on living constitutionalism.

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Video: West Virginia University Law holds panel for Constitution Day

September 25, 2024

WBOY 12 NEWS — The WVU College of Law held a panel on Tuesday for Constitution Day where it discussed the recent Supreme Court decisions of Trump v. United States.

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Yale Law establishes Center for Jewish and Israeli Law

September 25, 2024

YALE NEWS — The Brodie Center for Jewish and Israeli Law, which focuses on interdisciplinary study, launched at the Law School. 

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University of Pennsylvania expands veteran benefits to cover tuition for all eligible undergraduates

September 25, 2024

THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN — Penn is expanding its veteran benefits for all eligible undergraduate military-affiliated students and will pay for any remaining tuition not covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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A look at how students are faring following the COVID-19 pandemic

September 25, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Emerging federal data offers a nuanced portrait of the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic created for the generation of students who entered higher education at the onset of the public health crisis.

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US Education Department delays deadline to submit data related to programs and student outcomes 

September 25, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Colleges will get more time to report data related to their programs and students’ outcomes after the Education Department decided Friday to push back the deadline to submit that information from Oct. 1 to Jan. 15.

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US Judicial Conference advises judges to restrict clerks from working for political organizations while working for the court system 

September 25, 2024

REUTERS — Federal judges should restrict their law clerks from seeking employment with political organizations while they are still working for the court system to avoid the risk of compromising the judiciary’s independence, according to new ethical guidance.

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