On January 14, 2025 the School of Law held a special reception to celebrate the establishment of the F. Michael Hart Chair in Children’s Law. The event recognized the generous $2.5 million donation from David B. Martinez, Kelly Stout Sanchez, and Julio C. Romero, partners at Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero P.C., and the incredible contributions
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Announcement: Nancy King Retires from Vanderbilt Law Faculty, Takes Emerita Status
Nancy King, who held the Lee S. and Charles A. Speir Professor of Law from 2003 to 2024, has retired from the Vanderbilt Law Faculty, effective January 1, 2025. King is a nationally renowned expert in criminal procedure, ranking among the most-cited criminal law professors in the U.S. “Through her scholarship and teaching, Nancy King has profoundly…
Students in nation’s first cybersecurity law program provide legal advice on evolving tech
I thought this was an interesting update Header Image: Indiana University Maurer Law School associate professor Asaf Lubin speaks with students Chimdera Ezeani, left, and Tanner Wilburn about the complex legal challenges produced by technological advancements in the areas of national security and international law after class. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana University Emerging technologies…
Symposium- The Rutgers International Law and Human Rights Journal- IL&HRJ Symposium | Old Law and New War: International Humanitarian Law and Conflict 75 Years After the Geneva Conventions
The Rutgers International Law and Human Rights Journal is proud to present our second ever Sympoisum on Friday, February 28 at the Center for Law and Justice. The 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions presents a unique moment to reflect on how international legal frameworks have adapted—or failed to adapt—to modern forms of warfare. The…
Press Release: BARBRI Acquires Quimbee, Deepening Commitment to Law School Education
DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BARBRI, a trusted global leader in legal education, announces the acquisition of Quimbee, a digital learning innovator for law school study aids that has redefined the student learning experience. Quimbee’s cutting-edge study aids and extensive library of case briefs will strengthen BARBRI’s law school offerings and further deepen its commitments, both to…
Three assistant professors join UMass Law faculty to Pursue Justice
Legal scholars bring expertise in civil rights, environmental law, and constitutional litigation The Press Release UMass Law is proud to welcome three distinguished legal scholars, Akhi Johnson, Sean Lyness, and Leo Yu, to its faculty in July. With expertise spanning civil rights, constitutional law, environmental litigation, and more, they add valuable insights to the law…
Announcement: Join the Indigenous Women’s Law Society!
Please welcome the newest student organization to the Mitchell Hamline community – the Indigenous Women’s Law Society! A 2023 report published by the American Bar Association in collaboration with the Native American Bar Association titled “Excluded & Alone” studied the experiences of Native American female lawyers. Unfortunately, this report found feelings of isolation and instances…
Press Release: Blueprint Prep’s Annual $20,000 Law School Scholarship Now Open for Submissions
Blueprint Prep, the leading platform for innovative test prep, tutoring, and lifelong professional prep solutions, is excited to announce that applications are now open for its 2025 law school scholarship program. Aspiring law students who plan to take the LSAT in 2025 and matriculate into law school in Fall 2026, are encouraged to apply—no purchase…
Meanwhile in another part of the building – LSU top lawyer resigning amid shakeup at Law School
Connected? ( see prior story) BATON ROUGE – Winston Decuir, LSU’s top lawyer, announced he is resigning from his administrative job at the LSU Law School. Decuir sent his letter of resignation to the Board of Supervisors chairman on Wednesday. It says he will be stepping down from his position as general counsel and vice…
Judge tells LSU to return law professor who criticized Jeff Landry back to the classroom
LSU must immediately allow law professor Ken Levy to return to teaching, an East Baton Rouge Parish district judge ruled Thursday morning. Under a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Donald Johnson, LSU cannot infringe on Levy’s “rights to free speech and due process of laws.” And the school must avoid “further harassing or retaliating” against Levy “on…