UCLA Law student team wins trial advocacy tournament
ATTORNEY AT LAW MAGAZINE — The UCLA School of Law repeated top honors, winning the Tournament of Champions for the second year in a row, defeating the University of California Berkeley School of Law. Considered the nation’s premier invitational trial competition, the TOC is the most exclusive competition in the country. Only sixteen schools with the…
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UCLA LAW — When UCLA School of Law hosts a new tournament called the Verdict, starting on Oct. 16, it will be presenting a first-of-its kind law school jury-trial competition. While most trial advocacy competitions ask lawyers or judges to score students on their courtroom performances as a proxy for what lay jurors would find persuasive, the…
Read More about UCLA Law hosts innovative jury-trial competitionUniversity of Cincinnati Law students reflect on summer work experiences
UC CINCINNATI — Each year, law students at the University of Cincinnati spend their summers gaining practical experience through internships, externships, and clinical experiences. Below, hear from five UC Law students on how they spent this past summer.
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CU BOULDER TODAY — On Nov. 18, the Korey Wise Innocence Project (KWIP) at the University of Colorado Law School announced a partnership with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to review criminal cases that occurred in Colorado between 1976 and 1995 where hair microscopy analysis was used as evidence. Colorado Law students will review 51 court…
Read More about University of Colorado Law Korey Wise Innocence Project to review criminal cases for potential wrongful convictionsLarge gift to University of Connecticut Law to establish scholarship celebrating the school’s centennial
UCONN TODAY — Bill and Nancy Trachsel are kicking off the UConn School of Law’s centennial with a significant addition to their existing scholarship fund, making it the most generous donor-funded scholarship at the school. The scholarship, which covers most of tuition for all three years of law school, opens the door for those candidates who otherwise…
Read More about Large gift to University of Connecticut Law to establish scholarship celebrating the school’s centennialUniversity of Dayton Law students discuss their experience with the Expedited Pardon Project
DAYTON 24/7 NOW — Law students at the University of Dayton are taking what they’ve learned in the classroom and applying it to help others in the community.“People want justice and that can look different but I think justice also has to come with some sense of mercy and some sense of grace and forgiveness,” said…
Read More about University of Dayton Law students discuss their experience with the Expedited Pardon ProjectDuke Law Immigrant Rights Clinic helps Afghan refugees
THE DUKE CHRONICLE — Since August, thousands of Afghan refugees have arrived in the United States. Besides grappling with the anguish of leaving home and the difficulties of building new lives in a foreign country, these refugees have also had to navigate the country’s complex and often bewildering legal system. The Duke School of Law’s Immigrant Rights…
Read More about Duke Law Immigrant Rights Clinic helps Afghan refugeesFlorida A&M Law students lead successful initiative to rename street along the school
CLICK ORLANDO — Wednesday, school leaders unveiled a new street name in front of the school to celebrate 20 years in downtown Orlando. The new street name is located between West Robinson and West Washington Streets in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood. It was a joyous and historic day for third-year law student and Student Bar Association president Suwana…
Read More about Florida A&M Law students lead successful initiative to rename street along the schoolGeorgetown Law Street Law Clinic holds mock trial competition for DC public school students
THE HOYA — The Georgetown University Law Center’s Street Law clinic held its 49th annual fall mock trial event for students attending Washington, D.C. public high schools Nov. 4, offering participants the opportunity to learn about the law and practice legal skills. Under the program, students in the clinic teach a semesterlong course about basic legal principles…
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THE HARVARD CRIMSON — Harvard Law School affiliates congregated to watch United States Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan preside over the final round of the Law School’s annual Ames Moot Court Competition Tuesday night. Founded in 1911, the Ames Moot Court Competition judges students’ ability to develop appellate briefs and advocate for a legal position. Qualifying rounds…
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