University of Virginia Law faculty shares advice on choosing law school electives
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Professors at the University of Virginia School of Law have a few tips for first-year J.D. students to consider as they begin choosing their first elective courses for the spring.
Read More about University of Virginia Law faculty shares advice on choosing law school electivesUniversity of Virginia Law professor John C. Jeffries Jr. Co-leads American Law Institute project on Constitutional torts
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor John C. Jeffries Jr. ’73 of the University of Virginia School of Law will co-lead the American Law Institute’s project evaluating liability for constitutional violations under federal law.
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THE COLUMNS — Washington and Lee law professor Tim MacDonnell has published an article in the Villanova Law Review. The article, “Making An Offer That Can’t Be Refused: The Need For Reform In The Rules Governing Informed Consent And Doctor-Patient Agreements,” examines substituted caregiver terms within informed consent agreements and how those provisions are harmful…
Read More about Washington and Lee professor Tim MacDonnell publishes article in Villanova Law ReviewWestern New England Law opens kiosks to provide free legal services and improve access to justice
MASS LIVE — For some individuals who need to find basic legal information about bankruptcy or child support or who want to attend a hearing held on videoconferencing software before a judge, access to reliable technology can be a barrier to accessing the legal system.
Read More about Western New England Law opens kiosks to provide free legal services and improve access to justiceOpinion: Opposing higher education has become a political strategy
THE CHRONICLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION — The United States has had many education governors, elected officials who have touted their records on public schools and colleges.
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REUTERS — A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a Republican-led challenge to President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt, shortly after U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected a request in another case to block it.
Read More about Federal student loan forgiveness survives court challenges for nowFederal student loan forgiveness applications are now open
INSIDE HIGHER ED — President Biden on Monday afternoon opened his plan to forgive hundreds of millions of dollars in student debt to everyone who is eligible.
Read More about Federal student loan forgiveness applications are now openHow to apply for new federal student loan forgiveness programs
WWVA — President Joe Biden on Monday officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program, opening the door for millions of Americans to apply for up to $20,000 in forgiveness. The Biden administration touts it as a simple, straightforward application that should only take about five minutes. Here’s how to apply.
Read More about How to apply for new federal student loan forgiveness programsTest-optional colleges struggle with fairness in the admissions process
THE HECHINGER REPORT — One college admissions officer at a large public university described how test-optional admissions had spurred more disagreements in his office. A third reader on an application was often called in to break a tie when one staffer said ‘yes’ and another said ‘no.’ Without SAT and ACT scores, he explained, the…
Read More about Test-optional colleges struggle with fairness in the admissions processSurvey: Most Americans oppose laws restricting faculty free speech
HIGHER ED DIVE — This latest polling data comes as academic freedom has become a major issue for state and federal lawmakers. State legislative proposals that would restrict the topics colleges can teach are on the rise this year compared to 2021, according to an August report from PEN America.
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