A new study reveals a reliable pathway to make U.S. courtrooms – and senior-level positions – more diverse.
While the pandemic has caused massive upheavals, it has also forced universities to use technology to bring in much-needed change and innovations.
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Necessity truly can be the mother of invention. A new university president explains how the pandemic forced massive changes at his institution — and why smart use of technology was invaluable.
Legal battles require the same skills seen at the highest levels of chess.
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The same skills and talents that enable chess players to dominate the board will also serve aspiring lawyers well in the courtroom, a law scholar argues.
Indonesian law schools will have to face questions surrounding ethics in technology in the coming years, if not already. How can they prepare for it?
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Scholars suggest that law schools must adopt innovative interdisciplinary curricula alongside implementation of creative teaching methods to address advancements in technology.
The Second Amendment was barely taught in constitutional law classes two decades ago. That changed after a 2008 Supreme Court ruling that ensured a federal right to keep and bear arms.
At least in Connecticut, legal advocates can now represent the interests of abused animals.
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For law faculties, the transformative vision embodied in South Africa’s constitution provides a potent driver for change. So what does a transformed law faculty look like?
It isn’t until Episode 7 of the certified podcast sensation Serial, that listeners learn about the show’s silent partner. Quietly, and with little fuss, the University of Virginia Innocence Project has…
The halls of the Royal Courts of Justice shouldn’t have to throng with students.
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Law students are doing more pro bono work than ever before. In 2014, 70% of all UK law schools now provide free legal services to individuals, groups and organisations. According to the latest LawWorks…