Law student outlines challenges of distance learning
9 ABC NEWS — She said distance learning presents unique challenges especially for people who have distractions in their home that are not typically present in a lecture hall. She also said things have changed with structure
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THE NATIONAL JURIST — Now many are in cramped apartments or back home with parents, going to school virtually because of the coronavirus outbreak that has forced most of the nation to shutdown.
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THE INDIANA LAWYER — The global pandemic forced a breakneck shift from in-person classes and on-campus activities to distance learning as colleges and universities closed buildings and dorms to slow the spread of coronavirus. Law students are now peering into their computer screens to either watch a recorded lecture or virtually attend a live class.
Read More about Law students detail experiences of online education during pandemicHow colleges can support international students during the pandemic
EDUCATION DIVE — Higher education administrators, program leaders and college ambassadors, along with professional associations, must serve the unique needs of international students through new and creative action.
Read More about How colleges can support international students during the pandemicIndiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program hosts virtual counseling and meetings for law students
THE INDIANA LAWYER — In its dedication to improving the wellbeing of legal professionals, JLAP is offering weekly video chats for one-on-one counseling and Zoom meetings for groups. Law students also may take part in a new Zoom group specifically crafted for them, offering a chance to combat isolation and promote support.
Read More about Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program hosts virtual counseling and meetings for law studentsUniversity of Akron Law student Imokhai Okolo wins National Online Trial Advocacy Competition
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Akron School of Law’s Imokhai Okolo is a mock trial national champion. The graduating third-year (3L) student finished No. 1 in the country out of a field of 170 competitors from 67 law schools in the first-ever National Online Trial Advocacy Competition.
Read More about University of Akron Law student Imokhai Okolo wins National Online Trial Advocacy CompetitionUniversity of Akron Law student Briana Vamosi creates webpage to help elderly and vulnerable residents
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL — Vamosi said she heard about an effort created by classmates at Cincinnati that links volunteers with those unable to venture out of their homes to get groceries or run other errands. With a little help from them, Vamosi set up a similar webpage for the Akron-Canton area at https://akronmatch.wixsite.com/mysite.
Read More about University of Akron Law student Briana Vamosi creates webpage to help elderly and vulnerable residentsAlbany Law receives gift from AccessLex Institute to support student emergency fund
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — Albany Law School announced today that it has received a $25,000 gift from AccessLex Institute to support the school’s student emergency fund.
Read More about Albany Law receives gift from AccessLex Institute to support student emergency fundBaylor Law hosts Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition online
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW — Baylor created the tournament with the idea of pitting the best advocates from the best trial schools against each other for the honor of being designated as “Top Gun” — the best student advocate in the country — and bringing home the winner-take-all $10,000 prize.
Read More about Baylor Law hosts Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition onlineBrooklyn Law launches Pandemic Employment Relief Clinic
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — Under the supervision of Professor Minna Kotkin, director of the Law School’s Employment Law Clinic, students will have the opportunity to serve clients in the community, particularly freelancers, gig workers, and those not normally eligible for unemployment insurance.
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