Fordham Law Review hosts symposium celebrating the legacy of Chief Judge Robert A. Katzmann
FORDHAM LAW — This year’s Fordham Law Review Symposium was particularly special, in part because it celebrated the legacy of the Hon. Robert A. Katzmann, former chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Judge Katzmann, a longtime friend of Fordham Law School who passed away in 2021, took an outsized…
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GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW — GW Law’s Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics will offer five new clinics in the fall semester, which faculty say will help meet the large student demand for professional experiences they need to succeed after graduation.
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LEXISNEXIS — LexisNexis Legal & Professional® today announced the third cohort of 15 students for its LexisNexis African Ancestry Network & LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation Fellowship program. New this year, the program will take a team-based approach, focusing on five projects that eliminate systemic racism and create greater equity and accessibility in the U.S. legal system.
Read More about LexisNexis announces fellowship recipientsGeorge Washington Law celebrates graduates during commencement
GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW — The 156th Commencement of the George Washington University Law School was held on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Events took place throughout the weekend and included the Pro Bono Recognition Celebration, the Academic Awards Celebration, the Dean’s Reception, the University Commencement, and the GW Law Diploma Ceremony.
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GEORGETOWN LAW — Georgetown conferred degrees to more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the Class of 2023 Commencement from May 18–21.
Read More about Georgetown Law celebrates graduates during commencementA profile on recent Georgia State University Law graduate Dan Wingate
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY LAW — Dan Wingate (J.D. ’23) was sitting in a court hearing for a co-worker when he realized that the legal system needed more people who were equipped and eager to represent individuals who faced discrimination. In his seven years of active duty in the U.S. Army, Wingate witnessed his fellow servicemen…
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HARVARD LAW — Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh addressed Harvard Law School’s Class of 2023 during the school’s Class Day ceremony at Holmes Field Wednesday afternoon, sharing advice for graduates as they embark on the next stage of their legal careers.
Read More about Actor Michelle Yeoh addresses Harvard Law Class of 2023Harvard Law celebrates graduates at commencement
HARVARD LAW — A selection of Harvard Law students from the Class of 2023 were recognized for their contributions during the Class Day ceremony on May 24. They were honored for outstanding leadership, citizenship, compassion, and dedication to their studies and the profession.
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UIC LAW — UIC Law Professor Renee Hatcher was recently appointed to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s transition team. As a member of the subcommittee for Economic Vitality and Equity, Professor Hatcher will collaborate with a range of community and business leaders to develop a vision and strategic priorities for Mayor Johnson’s economic development policy agenda.
Read More about UIC Law professor Renee Hatcher appointed to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s transition teamAttorney Jeremy Schulman offers grant for law students in need
NEWSWIRES — The legal profession is one of the most challenging fields of study, with rigorous academic requirements and high financial costs. For law students in need, the journey to becoming a successful attorney can be even more difficult. That’s why Jeremy Schulman, an accomplished commercial litigation attorney, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, has established the Jeremy Schulman Grant for Law…
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