How law professors draw inspiration from HBO’s ‘Succession’
REUTERS — “Succession,” the HBO drama chronicling a media mogul and his children’s battles for control of the family company, returned this week for its fourth and final season. Few are watching more intently than a group of U.S. law professors dissecting the show’s juicy legal issues. A dozen professors and lawyers formed a weekly…
Read More about How law professors draw inspiration from HBO’s ‘Succession’University officials address growing antisemitic actions on campuses
HIGHER ED DIVE — University of Denver officials launched an investigation last month into reports of antisemitic vandalism, in one of the latest examples of what is considered a growing number of cases involving antisemitism on college campuses. According to news reports, pork products, which are prohibited for those who follow kosher dietary laws, were allegedly glued to…
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UNIVERSITY BUSINESS — With every passing day, it seems like our politicians and leaders are drawing deeper allegiances to their party. Now, it looks like students are, too. A new report uncovered that one out of four college-eligible students are crossing off schools they were previously considering based on the state’s political climate.
Read More about Study finds that 1 in 4 students ruled out a university because of the state’s political climateSome colleges eliminate freshman grades to help students acclimate to higher education
NPR — Some of the momentum behind un-grading is in response to growing concerns about student mental health. The number of college students with one or more mental health problems has doubled since 2013, according to a study by researchers at Boston University and elsewhere. Teenagers said that the pressure to get good grades wastheir biggest…
Read More about Some colleges eliminate freshman grades to help students acclimate to higher educationUniversity of Missouri eliminates diversity statements from their job postings
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO — The University of Missouri System has eliminated the use of diversity and inclusion statements in hiring. University of Missouri President Mun Choi said in an email Monday that university officials regularly review hiring and recruitment practices for new faculty and staff to ensure university’s practices align with its mission and…
Read More about University of Missouri eliminates diversity statements from their job postingsHow universities can help protect free speech
INSIDE HIGHER ED — But finding ways to promote speech tolerance on campus has proven difficult. How can institutional leaders convince students to hear out opinions they believe are harmful or voice views that they’ve seen draw public condemnation from other students? In a polarized nation, what role can higher education play in getting students…
Read More about How universities can help protect free speechNew Jersey State Bar Association proposes removal of mental health disclosures from the New Jersey Bar Exam
REUTERS — Law school graduates should not be required to disclose personal mental health information when applying to become lawyers in New Jersey, according to the New Jersey State Bar Association and the state’s two law schools. The bar this month asked the Supreme Court of New Jersey to eliminate question 12B from a mandatory…
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REUTERS — Lawyers have nothing to fear from the growing use of artificial intelligence or the rise of online dispute resolution, one of Britain’s most senior judges has said, declaring that “lawyers are never, ever going to be out of business.” Geoffrey Vos – the head of civil justice in England and Wales – told…
Read More about Opinion: Lawyers should embrace AI rather than fear itGift to Albany Law will provide scholarships for students giving back to their community
ALBANY LAW — After nearly 40 years of volunteer fire service, Christopher Steadman wanted to help students at his alma mater. The former Albany-area attorney now living in New Hampshire specifically aimed to support volunteer or on-call firefighters and medical responders and/or non-traditional Albany Law School students since, beyond battling blazes, he pursued his law…
Read More about Gift to Albany Law will provide scholarships for students giving back to their communityUniversity of Arkansas Little Rock Law names finalists for dean
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK LAW — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced two finalists who are being considered for the deanship at the William H. Bowen School of Law. As part of the interview process, each candidate will meet with the search committee, members of the Bowen School of Law, and…
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