Lewis & Clark Law LL.M students help prosecute rhinoceros poachers in Zimbabwe

August 6, 2018

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 Dickinson Law students and faculty create addiction legal resources team

August 6, 2018

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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UC Irvine Law hosts ‘Day of Service’

August 6, 2018

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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Blockchain for law students website created by American University Washington College of Law professor

August 6, 2018

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.

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Summer associates participate in hackathon to ease transition from law school to law firms

August 6, 2018

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.  

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New rules for the Affordable Care Act could increase costs of students’ health insurance, especially for graduate students

August 6, 2018

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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WMU-Cooley Law honors students at Grand Rapids campus during convocation

July 30, 2018

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 Law students selected for public interest fellowships

July 30, 2018

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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University of Virginia Law loan forgiveness program allows students to pursue public service

July 30, 2018

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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Dean of Touro Law: Legal education needs to prepare students for jobs of the future

July 30, 2018

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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