University of Texas Law hosts panel on Afrofuturism and the law

February 20, 2024

THE DAILY TEXAN — The Thurgood Marshall Legal Society hosted a symposium at the UT Law School, celebrating Black legal scholarship on Saturday.

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University of Utah Law shares recent publications and presentations by faculty

February 20, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW — Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.

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University of Virginia Law student Courtney Capen Douglas named editor-in-chief of Virginia Law Review

February 20, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Courtney Capen Douglas, a second-year student at the University of Virginia School of Law, has been named the new editor-in-chief of the Virginia Law Review.

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University of Virginia Law premieres new season of ‘Common Law’ podcast

February 20, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — In light of ethics questions at the U.S. Supreme Court in recent months, University of Virginia School of Law professors discuss whether justices need more regulation on the sixth season kickoff of the podcast “Common Law.”

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A look at Washington and Lee Law’s German Law Journal

February 20, 2024

THE COLUMNS — The German Law Journal at Washington and Lee University School of Law is a pioneering, online and open-access journal reporting on developments in German, European, and International jurisprudence. 

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Yale Law unveils portrait of late professor Drew S. Days III

February 20, 2024

YALE LAW SCHOOL — A large group of faculty, family, friends, and community members gathered at Yale Law School on Feb. 5 for a portrait unveiling ceremony honoring the life of Drew Saunders Days III ’66 LLB, the Alfred M. Rankin Professor of Law.

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US Education Department reduces FAFSA verification requirements for aid applicants following delays

February 20, 2024

THE HILL — The Department of Education announced new ways it is supporting colleges to ensure they can easily process its delayed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms Tuesday.

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Opinion: Colleges should eliminate decision deadlines following FAFSA delays

February 20, 2024

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER — The high school Class of 2024 faces yet another obstacle: a long delay in the process by which universities assess students’ eligibility for critical federal, state, and institutional financial aid.

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Colorado College president L. Song Richardson to step down and return to UC Irvine Law faculty

February 20, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — After three years as president of Colorado College, L. Song Richardson is stepping down to focus on scholarly work.

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Florida Supreme Court approves rule allowing law graduates in state’s practice program more time to pass bar exam

February 20, 2024

LAW 360 — Law school graduates participating in a practice program will now be able to stay in the program for longer and have another chance to pass the Florida Bar before their certification expires, according to a rule change published by the Supreme Court of Florida Thursday.

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