A look at the UC Irvine Law Criminal Justice Clinic’s Compassionate Release Project
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of California, Irvine School of Law Criminal Justice Clinic has been working tirelessly for the compassionate release of federal prisoners who are serving lengthy prison offenses. CJC began the Compassionate Release Project in 2017 with the goal of fighting for the release of prisoners.
Read More about A look at the UC Irvine Law Criminal Justice Clinic’s Compassionate Release ProjectUCLA Law Cappello Program partners with Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner for simulated court trial course
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — The A. Barry Cappello Program in Trial Advocacy at UCLA School of Law has launched a collaboration with the office of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, creating an innovative educational opportunity for law students and pathologists alike.
Read More about UCLA Law Cappello Program partners with Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner for simulated court trial courseCase Western Reserve Law students discuss work to assist victims of human trafficking
COURT NEWS OHIO — The issues that accompany human trafficking victims are complex to even the most seasoned legal professional. However, that’s not stopping some Ohio law students from trying to help. “We’re standing with people who need people to stand with them,” said Maya Simek, the program’s director.
Read More about Case Western Reserve Law students discuss work to assist victims of human traffickingPodcast: University of Colorado Law professor Peter H. Huang discusses student well-being and online classes
ABA JOURNAL — Rather than focus on the restrictions of teaching via Zoom, Peter H. Huang zeroed in on how he could use the platform in innovative ways. The University of Colorado Law School professor enjoyed the creativity involved in thinking about different ways to conduct class, and he brainstormed on efficient ways to navigate change.
Read More about Podcast: University of Colorado Law professor Peter H. Huang discusses student well-being and online classesUniversity of Virginia Law student Nirajé Medley-Bacon honored for commitment to justice in community
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Nirajé Medley-Bacon, a second-year student at the University of Virginia School of Law, is this year’s recipient of the Gregory H. Swanson Award, named in honor of UVA and the Law School’s first Black student. Medley-Bacon received the award as part of UVA’s Community MLK Celebration.
Read More about University of Virginia Law student Nirajé Medley-Bacon honored for commitment to justice in communityCommunity colleges face steep enrollment declines amid pandemic
THE HECHINGER REPORT — Community colleges have traditionally been a refuge where recent high school graduates — and adults of all ages — could pick up credits and develop new skills during a poor job market. Enrollment at two-year schools swelled during the downturn a decade ago. Many expected a similar rush during the pandemic.
Read More about Community colleges face steep enrollment declines amid pandemicPenn Law dean Ted Ruger welcomes students back for the spring semester
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — “I am pleased to welcome all of you back to the Law School as we begin our semester tomorrow – whether ‘back’ in your case means on campus or virtually. Throughout 2020, our community showed tremendous flexibility, resiliency and creativity, and our shared success lends us confidence.”
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FORDHAM LAW NEWS — As the spring semester gets underway, Fordham Law welcomes 104 new graduate students: 53 in-person LL.M. students in 9 degree specializations; 1 student in the new online program in LL.M. Corporate Compliance; and 50 students in the online M.S.L. Corporate Compliance program.
Read More about Fordham Law welcomes incoming spring semester classBiden Administration extends break on repaying student loans
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Education Department said Wednesday night that at President Joe Biden’s request, it is continuing to give student loan borrowers a break from making their monthly payments for another nine months, until Sept. 30. The department’s student aid website was also updated to reflect the pause had been extended.
Read More about Biden Administration extends break on repaying student loansBaylor Law announces hosts Elite National Transactional Law Competition
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY LAW — On January 15-17, students from fourteen of the best transactional law programs across the nation competed virtually in the most challenging transactional law competition in the country. Floy Gaidarski, of SMU Dedman School of Law, and Preston Chaffee, of University of San Diego School of Law, were named winners.
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