University of Virginia Law student Tiffany Mickel appointed as first Black Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Law Review
THE DAILY PROGRESS — The new editor-in-chief of the Virginia Law Review, Tiffany Mickel, is the first Black person to hold the position, according to a news release from the University of Virginia. Mickel, a second-year student at the UVA School of Law, and the managing board were chosen by the outgoing board.
Read More about University of Virginia Law student Tiffany Mickel appointed as first Black Editor-in-Chief of the Virginia Law ReviewWilliam & Mary Law student Melanie Dostis details experience in the school’s Immigration Clinic
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — I’ve had the privilege of working with the Immigration Clinic since summer 2020—first as a research assistant, then as a student during the fall semester and now assisting with translation work. I’ve spoken with dozens of clients as they navigate the complex and ever-changing realm of immigration law.
Read More about William & Mary Law student Melanie Dostis details experience in the school’s Immigration ClinicWilliam & Mary Law Immigration Clinic director Stacy Kern-Scheerer discusses the program’s impact
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — W&M Law School’s Immigration Clinic is committed to preparing the next generation of immigration attorneys for this challenging practice area and is one of the few nonprofit entities that provides pro bono representation on immigration matters in the Hampton Roads region.
Read More about William & Mary Law Immigration Clinic director Stacy Kern-Scheerer discusses the program’s impactPenn Law students Dana Dyer and Magali Duque co-publish report on the experiences of Black women in law school
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Dana Dyer L’22 and Magali Duque L’22 have published “Black Women Future Leaders,” a report developed as part of Rangita de Silva de Alwis’s “Women, Law, and Leadership” course at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Read More about Penn Law students Dana Dyer and Magali Duque co-publish report on the experiences of Black women in law schoolAmerican University Washington College of Law Re-Entry Clinic faculty and students assist clients in gaining parole
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — As the global pandemic endures so must the work of students in the American University Washington College of Law Re-Entry Clinic. The Clinic provides the opportunity for law students to help their clients gain parole and overcome barriers related to their re-integration into society.
Read More about American University Washington College of Law Re-Entry Clinic faculty and students assist clients in gaining paroleBaylor Law announces transactional law competition winners
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY — Floy Gaidarski, of SMU Dedman School of Law, and Preston Chaffee, of University of San Diego School of Law, were named the winners of the 2021 The Closer Competition, the most challenging transactional law competition in the country. The Closer is an elite transactional law competition.
Read More about Baylor Law announces transactional law competition winnersA 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.
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