Lewis & Clark Law LL.M students help prosecute rhinoceros poachers in Zimbabwe
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — A recent LL.M. graduate and an incoming LL.M. student from the Lewis & Clark Center for Animal Law Studies were instrumental in the successful prosecution of four poachers.
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PENN STATE — A group of Penn State Dickinson Law students and faculty are becoming advocates and providing resources for those who are affected by addictions. The project aims to develop and disseminate legal resources, promote informed policy making, and facilitate scholarly research.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — At UC Irvine the entire law school community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and community supporters come together for a Day of Service benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank and Orange County Food Bank.
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY — AU Washington College of Law Professor Walter Effross launched a new website filled with practical resources on blockchain and cryptocurrency. The website is just one in a series of recent efforts to demystify blockchain and related technologies.
Read More about Blockchain for law students website created by American University Washington College of Law professorSummer associates participate in hackathon to ease transition from law school to law firms
BLOOMBERG LAW — Teams of summer associates participated in a hackathon to come up with proposals to ease the transition from law school to Big Law. The winning idea, an online repository of firm data, aims to streamline the summer recruiting process.
Read More about Summer associates participate in hackathon to ease transition from law school to law firmsNew rules for the Affordable Care Act could increase costs of students’ health insurance, especially for graduate students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — College health experts are worried students will switch to cheaper, shorter-term health-care plans instead of those offered by institutions. This would result in students, particularly graduate students, paying more for health-care.
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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY COOLEY LAW SCHOOL — WMU-Cooley Law School students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement, professionalism and leadership roles with various student organizations during the law school’s convocation.
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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Eight Wayne Law School students are gaining experience and serving a variety of agencies this summer, thanks to the support of the 2018 Public Interest Law Fellowships.
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DAILY PROGRESS — University of Virginia School of Law has a loan forgiveness program that helps interested students pursue careers in public service. The program is funded primarily by alumni donations and is available to law graduates working as public defenders, prosecutors, government attorneys or at legal aid offices.
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EDUCATION DIVE — Touro Law Dean Henry Ballan said law schools have a responsibility to shape future lawyers who are not only adept in the traditional doctrinal studies, but who are cutting edge in embracing the global world and digital technology while still maintaining a close eye for the community.
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