What legal departments should know before implementing generative artificial intelligence into practice
WOLTERS KLUWER — Generative AI can be a powerful tool for automating routine yet important tasks, allowing corporate attorneys to focus on more value-added work, like practicing law.
Read More about What legal departments should know before implementing generative artificial intelligence into practiceAdvice on applying for Fulbright scholarships
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The Fulbright program has encouraged individuals from the U.S. and more than 160 other countries to study, teach or conduct research abroad while sharing ideas, building mutual understanding and fostering friendly international relations.
Read More about Advice on applying for Fulbright scholarshipsFederal Student Aid chief Richard Cordray steps down amid major delays in FAFSA process
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Federal Student Aid chief and debt-relief czar is stepping down after months of criticism over the bungled FAFSA overhaul. But is now the right time for accountability?
Read More about Federal Student Aid chief Richard Cordray steps down amid major delays in FAFSA processOpinion: How faculty members should demonstrate fair treatment of all students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — A sense of unfairness can result in students even leaving grad school altogether, write Heather McGhee Peggs, Julie Boncompain and Brent Epperson.
Read More about Opinion: How faculty members should demonstrate fair treatment of all studentsNearly 300 people arrested nationwide during campus protests over the war in Gaza
NPR — Universities across the country turned to forced removal of pro-Palestinian protests and encampments this weekend as more and more students mounted organized opposition to Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza.
Read More about Nearly 300 people arrested nationwide during campus protests over the war in GazaThe future of academic freedom and campus free speech amid protests on campus
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Forces ranging from campus police, to state troopers, to national lawmakers are targeting faculty and student expression—particularly expression supporting Palestinians.
Read More about The future of academic freedom and campus free speech amid protests on campusAccessLex Institute issues update on federal higher education policy
ACCESSLEX INSTITUTE — On Tuesday, Education Department (ED) Secretary Miguel Cardona testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies detailing President Biden’s $82 billion fiscal year 2025 budget, though many questions focused on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Read More about AccessLex Institute issues update on federal higher education policyOpinion: Law students should consider law firm associate job offers thoughtfully
BLOOMBERG LAW — During my tenure at Major, Lindsey & Africa, I’ve been focused on placing experienced lateral candidates at partner and associate levels at law firms.
Read More about Opinion: Law students should consider law firm associate job offers thoughtfullyLaw firm clients ask for more transparency from law firms on origination credits
LAW.COM — In the battle over origination credits some clients are vying for more transparency and a say in who gets the credit.
Read More about Law firm clients ask for more transparency from law firms on origination creditsMembers of Senate Judiciary Committee urge the ABA to examine character and fitness exam questions about sexual misconduct
ABA JOURNAL — The ABA should study the prevalence of bar admissions questions that require the disclosure of campus sexual misconduct complaints and requests for orders of protection, according to a letter by three members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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