Washington & Lee Law students awarded grants for work in public interest
THE COLUMNS — 48 W&L Law students received grants totaling $137,300 to support their work in public interest jobs this summer. In addition, 35 alumni engaged in public interest positions received loan repayment grants totaling $99,500.
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WEST VIRGINIA RECORD — West Virginia University College of Law Associate Professor Cody Corliss, an expert on international criminal law, recently offered his expertise at the Tenth International Legal Ethics Conference (ILEC), held July 17-19, 2024 at the University of Amsterdam’s Law School, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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YALE LAW SCHOOL — In February 2024 Yale Law School kicked off a yearlong celebration commemorating the institution’s bicentennial with a gathering of alumni and friends in Naples, Florida.
Read More about Yale Law begins year-long celebration of the school’s bicentennialLaw firm summer associate training aims to teach new lawyers about generative artificial intelligence
LAW.COM — And K&L Gates‘ summer associate program features generative AI training that includes an introduction to basic principles, theoretical learning and discussions on the technology’s risks and benefits as well as why it matters to lawyers.
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REUTERS — Lawyers must guard against ethical lapses if they use generative artificial intelligence in their work, the American Bar Association said on Monday.
Read More about ABA releases ethics opinion on the use of generative artificial intelligence in legal practiceWhat to consider before teaching artificial intelligence to college students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Writing here at Inside Higher Ed, Ray Schroeder argues that “it is our urgent responsibility to teach students how to use [AI] in their discipline.”
Read More about What to consider before teaching artificial intelligence to college studentsOpinion: Why it’s important to support historically Black colleges and universities
DIVERSE — America’s HBCUs are monuments to the beginnings of higher education for Black Americans. However, these institutions, with their rich legacies and historic campuses, are crumbling before our very eyes. The repercussions of inadequate maintenance are extensive, impacting everything from the physical infrastructure to student health and well-being, threatening learning outcomes and financial stability.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Education Department won’t be able to enforce its new Title IX regulations, set to take effect nationwide Aug. 1, in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska or South Dakota, a federal judge ruled Wednesday evening.
Read More about New Title IX rules blocked in 21 statesHow Biden’s resignation from the presidential race could affect higher education policy
INSIDE HIGHER ED — President Biden will not seek re-election, he announced Sunday. The news capped weeks of debate about his ability to defeat former president Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and spelled the imminent end of a White House tenure that has been filled with ambitious plans to forgive student loans and make higher…
Read More about How Biden’s resignation from the presidential race could affect higher education policyProposed White House Regulations aim to increase access to higher education
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today released proposed regulations that would increase college access for high school students, provide better public data on student outcomes, including to increase oversight over distance education programs, and ensure the student aid programs work in the best interests of students.
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