Promoting mindfulness in the legal profession

June 1, 2020

ABA JOURNAL — The ABA Working Group to Advance Well-Being in the Legal Profession recommends mindfulness and meditation practices. The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are well-documented and studied: They reduce stress and anxiety, improve attention and memory, and promote self-regulation and empathy.

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Arizona State University Law professor Chad Noreuil shares well-being advice for law students

June 1, 2020

THE NATIONAL JURIST — With so many benefits, why wouldn’t you take time throughout your day to just . . . breathe?  Law school can be tough, but it’s a lot easier if you go through it one focused breath at a time.

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Penn Law associate dean John F. Hollway develops course to support early-career lawyers

May 26, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL – A Harvard Business Review study recently declared law “the loneliest profession,” but a new course at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is working to change that distinction. “Thriving in the Law,” designed and taught by Law School Associate Dean John F. Hollwayexplores the tools and strategies necessary

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Seton Hall Law professor Paula A. Franeze offers advice to recent law graduates

May 26, 2020

PAULA A. FRANEZE – Thank you for the grace and resilience that you have shown in these daunting times. You are entering our profession at a tipping-point moment where our shared responsibilities and collective pain have made even clearer that we do not live only for ourselves. We are connected to each other, and what we

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Fordham Law hosts training webinar on online sexual harassment in the workplace

May 14, 2020

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — The online discussion, hosted by Fordham Workers’ Rights Advocates on April 28, provided an overview about sexual harassment law—specifically what employees’ rights are and what an employee should consider when reporting an incident. Students asked questions regarding the current status of filing complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and how

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Advice for law students on tackling take-home exams

April 7, 2020

ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — Whether you are excited by the idea of take-home essay exams or frightened by it, you may have some questions about the best way to prepare. I have compiled a list of tips and suggestions that apply generally to take-home exams. These tips should not take the place of any specific instructions your

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Tips for law students preparing for online classes

April 7, 2020

ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — Over at the Law to Fact podcast, Professor Leslie Tenzer and I have a conversation with tips for law students about online learning. Every single law school in the country now has transitioned to online delivery for classes for the rest of the semester. No doubt, the change has been jarring to faculty, students, and

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What law students should do after each online class

April 7, 2020

ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS —  Now that we’ve had a chance to think about creating conditions for success before and during online law school classes, here are some tips for what to do during a distance education session. After an online class…

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University of Virginia Law student Mihir Khetarpal discusses experience with school’s moot court and law review

March 30, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — At UVA Law, Khetarpal is an articles development editor for the Virginia Law Review, vice president of the Extramural Moot Court Team, a Peer Advisor and a Virginia Law Ambassador, serving as a tour guide to visitors. He is also a William Minor Lile Moot Court competitor.   

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How to help students deal with stress during the pandemic

March 23, 2020

THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — This is shaping up to be a difficult semester for students. Many will unexpectedly be completing some or all of their coursework remotely. How can students keep learning at a time like this?

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