University of Arkansas Law interim dean to join AALS as deputy director
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS NEWS — The University of Arkansas School of Law Interim Dean Alena Allen has accepted the position of deputy director at the Association of American Law Schools, commonly known as AALS, effective August 1.
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ABA JOURNAL — The number of women and people of color in law school dean positions is growing, but those hired through search firms were mostly white men, according to a new study released by the Association of American Law Schools.
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REUTERS — Online teaching is not going to go away with the pandemic, according to a new survey of law school deans.
Read More about Survey: Law school deans report online classes and remote work likely to stay beyond the pandemicAALS study looks at how the pandemic has changed the priorities of law school deans
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Association of American Law Schools wanted to know how law deans are different now, after the COVID-19 pandemic. So they organized a survey by NORC at the University of Chicago.
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LEGAL NEWS — The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the focus of law school deans according to the American Law School Dean Study, released recently by the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) based on a survey by NORC at the University of Chicago.
Read More about AALS study looks at the career pathways, responsibilities, and challenges facing law school deansUniversity of Utah Law professor Heather Tanana appointed to AALS section leadership and an ABA task force
S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW — Research Professor and Stegner Fellow Heather Tanana was recently appointed to the position of secretary for the Association of American Law Schools’ Section on Indian Nations and Indigenous Peoples. The Section on Indian Nations and Indigenous Peoples promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members of the Section…
Read More about University of Utah Law professor Heather Tanana appointed to AALS section leadership and an ABA task forceWilliam & Mary Law professor and former AALS President Paul Marcus recognized for service, influence, and leadership
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE — Charter Day is an annual tradition that celebrates William & Mary’s founding in 1693 by royal charter. It is also an occasion to honor the contributions of some of the university’s outstanding students, alumni and faculty members. This year, William & Mary will celebrate four 2022 award winners during its Feb.…
Read More about William & Mary Law professor and former AALS President Paul Marcus recognized for service, influence, and leadershipUniversity of Nebraska Law recognized by White House for tenant assistance project
NEBRASKA TODAY — The University of Nebraska College of Law’s Tenant Assistance Project was one of a few anti-eviction programs highlighted by the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice during a nationwide Jan. 28 webinar. The webinar featured appearances by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and several top officials from the White…
Read More about University of Nebraska Law recognized by White House for tenant assistance projectBlack Women Law Deans to be Honored for Antiracism Efforts
BLOOMBERG LAW — This summer, the deaths of George Floyd and others sparked demands for systemic reform, including in the legal profession. And law schools were among the institutions that jumped at the opportunity. Now, five Black women law school deans will be recognized for their efforts to reshape legal education and provide law students and young…
Read More about Black Women Law Deans to be Honored for Antiracism EffortsPepperdine Law professor Jennifer Koh elected secretary of AALS Section on Litigation
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — Professor Jennifer Lee Koh was elected Secretary of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Litigation at the 2022 AALS Annual Meeting. The Section on Litigation promotes the communication of ideas, interests and activities among members and makes recommendations to the AALS, its member schools, law school…
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