Gift to University of the Pacific McGeorge Law to support Homeless Advocacy Clinic

October 2, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC — The Homeless Advocacy Clinic at University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law—the first in the country to provide legal services exclusively to formerly incarcerated people experiencing homelessness—is getting substantial support to further its work.

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Penn Carey Law announces new class of Distinguished Policy Fellows

October 2, 2024

PENN CAREY LAW — Through the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Leo Model Foundation Government and Public Affairs Initiative, leading policy and government experts enrich the intellectual life of our community by sharing their expertise and perspectives on law and policy with students, faculty, and staff.

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Penn Carey Law innovator in residence Miguel Willis discusses teaching ethical technologies

October 2, 2024

PENN CAREY LAW — Led by Miguel Willis, Innovator in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Future of the Profession Initiative (FPI), and Lecturer in Law Claudia Johnson, RC4JustFutures is taking an active role in socially responsible computing and critical computing approaches in undergraduate curricula, reimagining how to address areas of new technology, policy, and community…

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Penn State Law Minority Mentor Program celebrates decade of supporting underrepresented students

October 2, 2024

PENN STATE — The Penn State Law Minority Mentor Program (MMP) held its 10th annual kickoff reception on Friday, Sept. 6, at Toftrees Golf Resort in State College. The evening celebrated a new incoming class of juris doctor (J.D.) mentees and mentors in the longstanding program.

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Penn State Dickinson Law visiting assistant professor Angela R. Dean to present paper at AALS Annual Meeting 

October 2, 2024

PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW — Visiting Assistant Professor of Law Angela R. Dean has accepted an invitation from the Employee Benefits Law Section to present her paper, “The American Hustle,” during the AALS 2025 Annual Conference in San Francisco.

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Penn State Dickinson Law hosts Professional Development Conference

October 2, 2024

PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW — Andre George ’25 was unable to attend the Professional Development Conference (PDC) during his first year at Penn State Dickinson Law, and he regretted that. “Afterward, my friends told me it was amazing, and they got to talk to this alumnus and that alumna,” said George. “The next two years,…

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Pitt Law hosts forum on voter education for Constitution Day

October 2, 2024

THE PITT LAW — Pitt’s School of Law hosted its annual Constitution Day event, with this year’s focus on voter education. Betrall Ross, a law professor at the University of Virginia and a member of the Presidential Commision to the Supreme Court, gave the headlining speech. 

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University of Puerto Rico Law enrolls incarcerated student

October 2, 2024

UPRRP — The University of Puerto Rico (UPR), the Río Piedras Campus of the UPR and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) announced today the historic admission of an incarcerated student to pursue studies leading to a Juris Doctor.

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Quinnipiac Law students attend World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureate

October 2, 2024

QUINNIPIAC TODAY — Bolstering Quinnipiac’s commitment to preparing students for engaged leadership and global education, the Albert Schweitzer Institute provides an annual opportunity for students to attend this world-renowned forum and witness these efforts in a way that is accessible and tangible. 

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St. Mary’s University Law professor Melissa Shultz discusses how she found her passion for teaching

October 2, 2024

ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY — After stints working in Big Law and having her own practice, Melissa Shultz, J.D., St. Mary’s University Assistant Dean for Legal Writing and Professor of Law, found her true calling in the classroom.  

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