Washington and Lee Law student Colleen Karlovich discusses plans after graduation

April 29, 2024

THE COLUMNS — Colleen Karlovich ’24L is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Davidson College (‘18) where she graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science and Hispanic Studies.

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Washington and Lee Law professor Kish Parella elected to American Society of International Law executive council

April 29, 2024

THE COLUMNS — Washington and Lee University School of Law professor Kish Parella has been elected to serve on the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law (ASIL). Parella will serve a three-year term on the Council.

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Washington and Lee Law student Jeremy Thompson discusses experiences as a first-year student

April 29, 2024

THE COLUMNS — Jeremy Thompson is a member of the Class of 2026 at W&L Law. Prior to law school, Jeremy worked for a federal agency in Washington D.C. for three years.

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Widener Law and Wilkes University sign agreement on‘3+3’ accelerated bachelor’s/JD program

April 29, 2024

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Wilkes University have signed an agreement that provides Wilkes University students an opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in six years, saving them time and tuition expenses.

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Yale Law Journal announces student essay competition guidelines

April 29, 2024

THE YALE LAW JOURNAL — The Yale Law Journal is excited to announce its eighth annual Student Essay Competition. The Journal’s Student Essay Competition challenges the next generation of legal scholars and practitioners to reflect on emerging legal problems. 

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How artificial intelligence could change the legal profession

April 29, 2024

LAWYERS WEEKLY — Ahead of his session at the Corporate Counsel Summit 2024, LexisNexis Asia & Pacific managing director Greg Dickason said he is “excited” about the future of the legal industry as it increasingly adopts AI tools.

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Podcast: Campus demonstrations highlight free speech and campus safety issues

April 29, 2024

NPR — NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, about campus protests, free speech and student safety.

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Students report feeling more uncomfortable discussing political opinions on campus

April 29, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — In the latest iteration of the Harvard Youth Poll, conducted by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, one-third of students between 18 and 29 said they feel uncomfortable sharing their political views on campus for fear of negative repercussions—a share that has climbed since 2015, when 13 percent responded that way.

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Biden administration imposes new overtime and salary rules for college employees

April 29, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Colleges and universities across the country will be forced to provide either a pay raise or overtime benefits to thousands of admissions officers, student affairs professionals and athletics staffers under a new rule finalized by the U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday.

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How current campus protests can prepare universities for reaction to the 2024 election

April 29, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — As the chaos of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war reaches a fever pitch, the Constructive Dialogue Institute has released a guide to help higher education leaders manage their campus climates in preparation for the 2024 election season.

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