The editors of the Journal of Legal Education welcome articles and reflections in calls for papers for two special issues. Scholars at Risk The Journal welcomes papers on threats to academic freedom, coercion of legal and other scholars, and the relationship between legal scholarship, education and democracy both in the United States and around the…
Read More about Journal of Legal Education Hosts Calls for ArticlesAALS is pleased to announce New York Law School (NYLS) as a new co-host law school for the Journal of Legal Education (JLE). The school will join University of California, Irvine School of Law to provide editorial leadership for the publication starting in July 2024. “The Journal of Legal Education is an essential resource for…
Read More about AALS Selects New York Law School as Co-Host of the Journal of Legal EducationThis spring, AALS launched a new webpage featuring resources for early career law professors. The page contains information about how to get the most out of the AALS and links to commonly used pages. The webpage explains the benefits of attending the AALS Annual Meeting including speaking, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The page also details…
Read More about AALS Launches Webpage With Resources for New Law ProfessorsThe recently released issue 71-4 of the Journal of Legal Education highlights the growth of programs and resources focused on access to legal education. Articles examine the expansion of online and clinical programs, programs for students facing financial and other barriers, and contrasting views on law school admission approaches. This issue was edited by American…
Read More about Journal of Legal Education Issue Examines Access to Legal Education and Current TrendsFaculty Perspectives is an ongoing series in which AALS presents opinions from law faculty on a variety of issues important to legal education and the legal profession. Opinions expressed here are not necessarily the opinions of the Association of American Law Schools. Faculty interested in contributing a piece for the series can contact [email protected]. This…
Read More about Faculty Perspectives: The Experiential SabbaticalDate: Thursday, April 25th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST/11:00 – 12:00 pm CT/10:00 – 11:00 am MT/9:00 – 10:00 am PT A number of wonderful textbooks have been authored and published for the teaching of leadership in law schools. But lawyer-leader education can also benefit from books, articles, and other media produced by academics…
Read More about Teaching Law Leadership with Non-Law TextsNews ReleaseContacts:Jim Greif | Ariel Dvorkin [email protected] | [email protected](202) 296-1593 Washington, DC (March 14, 2024) – The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) is pleased to announce New York Law School (NYLS) as a new co-host law school for the Journal of Legal Education (JLE). The school will join University of California, Irvine School of Law…
Read More about AALS selects New York Law School as co-host of the Journal of Legal EducationEstablished in 2006, the AALS Triennial Award for Lifetime Service to Legal Education and the Law recognizes career contributions by an outstanding current or retired faculty member at an AALS member school. The 2024 recipient will be selected by the AALS Executive Committee. The Committee is now accepting nominations. If you would like to suggest…
Read More about Nominations Sought for Triennial AwardDean Angela Onwuachi-Willig (Boston University School of Law) and Professor Michael Pinard (University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law) are the recipients of the Michael A. Olivas Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity and Mentoring in the Legal Academy, a joint recognition by five sections of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). …
Read More about Angela Onwuachi-Willig and Michael Pinard Win 2024 Olivas Award