Stetson Law to launch Legal and American History Program for international students
STETSON UNIVERSITY — Stetson University College of Law is excited to announce the launch of a new Legal and American History Program for students who will begin their J.D. or LL.M. studies in August 2021, as well as Legal and American History Program Plus for those looking to begin their U.S. legal studies in 2022 or beyond!
Read More about Stetson Law to launch Legal and American History Program for international studentsHarvard Law launches Election Law Clinic
HARVARD LAW TODAY — Ruth Greenwood, founding director of Harvard Law School’s new Election Law Clinic, shares what she believes are the most urgent issues in election law. Harvard Law Today recently spoke to Greenwood about why she thinks it is important to train a new generation of lawyers to practice in this burgeoning field.
Read More about Harvard Law launches Election Law ClinicStetson Law launches scholarship to honor the legacy of former state attorney Bernie McCabe
GULPORT, FL PATCH — To honor the legacy of Bernie McCabe, JD ’72, his classmates have established the Bernie McCabe Prosecution Clinic Scholarship, which will provide tuition assistance to a student participating in the Prosecution Clinic.
Read More about Stetson Law launches scholarship to honor the legacy of former state attorney Bernie McCabeUniversity of Georgia to offer undergraduate minor in law
THE RED & BLACK — The University of Georgia will be offering a new undergraduate minor in law for fall 2021, according to the UGA School of Law website. The minor will consist of two required courses in the School of Law — foundations of American law and law, justice and the state — and three electives.
Read More about University of Georgia to offer undergraduate minor in lawUniversity of Kansas Law co-launches Legal English Program for international students
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW — A new program offered by the University of Kansas School of Law and KU’s Applied English Center will help international students improve their English skills while learning about the U.S. legal system. The Legal English Program is a one-month intensive program.
Read More about University of Kansas Law co-launches Legal English Program for international studentsPenn State Law establishes Master of Legal Studies program
PENN STATE NEWS — Penn State Law has launched new master’s and certificate programs aimed at students and professionals for whom legal knowledge could help advance their careers. The program will provide opportunities to gain a general degree and specialize in the emerging areas of energy and information security and privacy.
Read More about Penn State Law establishes Master of Legal Studies programLaw firms launch new programs to address racial injustice
ABA JOURNAL — The aim of the study was to find out how COVID-19, civil unrest and the economic crisis affected law firms’ efforts to address professional development and diversity, equity and inclusion, according to a press release summarizing the findings. The study was conducted by the NALP Foundation and the National Business Institute.
Read More about Law firms launch new programs to address racial injusticeArizona State University Law launches Advance Scholars Program for underrepresented students
ASU NEWS — Throughout almost three decades in the Army, Brian Ridley had three things he came to depend on: a diverse team that felt like family, embeddedness in the community and mentorship. A lieutenant colonel, he had gone from conducting reconnaissance as a cavalryman in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read More about Arizona State University Law launches Advance Scholars Program for underrepresented studentsSeattle University Law launches part-time Flex JD program
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Significant changes to Seattle University School of Law’s part-time program will provide greater access and make it more feasible for students with work and family commitments to earn a law degree. Starting in fall of 2021, the school’s highly ranked part-time program will transition to the new Flex JD Program.
Read More about Seattle University Law launches part-time Flex JD programQuinnipiac Law mediation program to address COVID-19 related evictions and homelessness across Connecticut
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY — The School of Law’s Center on Dispute Resolution has launched a Homelessness Mitigation Mediation Program. The program is funded by a $135,000 grant from the Connecticut Department of Housing. Brendan Holt will serve as the program’s executive director.
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