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August 27, 2009
Noticing an uptick in clerkship interest, the University of Virginia Law School has created an Office of Judicial Clerkships.
The new office, operating separate of Career Services, will inform students and graduates of the benefits of working with judges and will help place those interested in the often very competitive clerkship market.
To the Charlottesville Daily Progress, Ruth Payne, who will head the office, said: “We have a lot of really talented students who would benefit from the clerkship experience who we don’t talk to until their career path is set. We want our students to make the best choices for themselves, but also to . . . → Continue Reading
August 25, 2009
With 61 students opening the new law school at the University of California (Irvine) on Monday, it seems that the nascent program’s generous scholarships are paying off – for now, at least.
Boosted by a $20 million donation, UC Irvine took a portion of that gift and offered full scholarships for its inaugural class. As a result, the school, even in its first year, was one of the most selective in the country. According to the Los Angeles Times, which offered the original profile last Friday morning, students turned down such schools as Columbia, NYU and Chicago to attend UC Irvine.
In addition to free tuition, the . . . → Continue Reading
August 19, 2009
Continuing a growing research trend among prominent law schools, Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law recently announced the addition of the Center on the Global Legal Profession to its Bloomington, Ind. campus.
The center’s aim, according to a school press release, is to encourage understanding of international legal systems for the benefit of current and future attorneys. The announcement was made public Aug. 8 in New Delhi, India at a conference on globalization’s reforming effect on legal systems. The Maurer School of Law and the Jindal Global Law School jointly sponsored the conference, and will collaborate further on the newly-created center.
Speaking of her school’s new initiative in the press release, Dean . . . → Continue Reading
August 18, 2009
J.D. students from around the world recently completed this year’s Summer Institute for Global Justice, a six-week intensive program that exposes attendees to international and comparative law. The institute, now in its fifth year, is held in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and is co-sponsored by Washington University Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Utrecht University.
While enrolled in the program, participants have the opportunity to learn from prominent experts in the field of international law, including such persons as Distinguished Visiting Jurists Larry Johnson and William Shabas. Many student report that, on top to regular class sessions, many professors arrange for “evening hours,” often held at nearby bars and restaurants. In addition to the courses taught, students will also be . . . → Continue Reading
August 14, 2009
Though many students are initially drawn to law school out of a sincere desire to help underserved populations, high tuition costs and the pressure to secure a high-paying job after graduation to pay down loans frequently induce students to abandon their dreams of public service. To encourage students to use their legal education to help others, many leading law schools have established advising centers providing a wealth of resources to students interested in a career in public interest law. Through these centers, students can access career counseling, help in locating summer internships and post-graduation employment, as well as make use of loan forgiveness programs to make it possible for students to accept a job at a public interest organization. In an . . . → Continue Reading
August 6, 2009
In an increasingly technologically advanced society, scholars and students alike are recognizing the need for an area of law focused on the intersection of law, technology and public interest. The Center for Internet and Society (CIS) at Stanford Law School is a public interest technology law and policy initiative and is a component of the Law, Science and Technology Program offered by the institution. The CIS hosts various events and projects during the year to bring together academics, researchers and students to study the ways in which science and technology are interacting with law today.
A primary focus of the research conducted by the group is a consideration of the ways in which the relationship between new technologies and law practices can . . . → Continue Reading
August 5, 2009
Considering the prevalence of clinical programs on law school campuses, and the importance attached to them with regards to students’ practical litigation exposure, a recent case out of Michigan Law School caught our eye:
On July 31, two Detroit men, in prison for nearly a decade, were released after Michigan Law School’s Innocence Clinic successfully argued their case.
The two men were originally sentenced for 20 years in prison for assault with attempt to murder, though certain contrary evidence was not presented by the defense at the time. On July 10, nearly two months after the Innocence Clinic closed its appeal, a Michigan judge awarded a new trial for the Clinic’s defendants, and subsequently the prosecution indicated . . . → Continue Reading
August 3, 2009
Recently, we discussed the search data for the ABA-LSAC official guide, a source made available by the LSAC for prospective law school applicants. This week, we’d like to highlight another valuable opportunity organized by LSAC – the LSAC Law School Forums. These forums, scheduled to be held in several major cities during the fall and winter, offer J.D. hopefuls the opportunity to meet with representatives from a wide variety of law schools in a centralized location. Although many of the representatives hold positions in their school’s admissions office, attendees will also have the chance to meet with faculty members, recent graduates and current students.
Prospective J.D. candidates who attend the forums are encouraged to meet with the individuals representing their . . . → Continue Reading
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