Interview with Boston University School of Law alumnus Claire Shubik-Richards
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — With the Pennsylvania Prison Society, Claire Shubik-Richards (’01) advocates for humane prison conditions and policies to curb mass incarceration.
Read More about Interview with Boston University School of Law alumnus Claire Shubik-RichardsNew England Law graduate Gina Abbadessa reflects on law school experience
NEW ENGLAND LAW BOSTON — Even in middle school, Gina Abbadessa ’19 was planning her future legal career. Of course, back then she probably wasn’t imagining becoming one of the most accomplished members of her class, serving as Law Review Editor-in-Chief and becoming valedictorian, all while attending law school part time.
Read More about New England Law graduate Gina Abbadessa reflects on law school experienceMercedes K. Meyer provides legal professional advice at University of Houston Law
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Mercedes K. Meyer urged members of the legal profession to be enterprising while also taking time for personal wellness during a discussion Tuesday at the University of Houston Law Center.Meyer ‘96 is a partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath and a renowned expert in intellectual property law. Her talk, “Tales…
Read More about Mercedes K. Meyer provides legal professional advice at University of Houston LawGonzaga Law celebrates recent graduates published scholarly work
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY — Members of the legal academy know how difficult it is to publish their work. But for law students, finding a print outlet for their scholarship is especially difficult. Nevertheless, three recent Gonzaga Law graduates have already started their CVs off with a scholarly bang by having their work, begun while in law…
Read More about Gonzaga Law celebrates recent graduates published scholarly workStanford Law honors attorneys with service awards
STANFORD LAW — Each year, Stanford Law School’s John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law honors two exceptional attorneys who have committed themselves to public service. This year Yasmeen Hassan, Global Executive Director of Equality Now, received the Stanford Law School (SLS) National Public Service Award, and Stephanie Rudolph, JD ’11,…
Read More about Stanford Law honors attorneys with service awardsUniversity of Alabama Law selects Judge Joseph Colquitt and Philip Langford as 2019 Alumni profiles in service
ALABAMA LAW — Alabama Law is pleased to announce Judge Joseph Colquitt (’70) and Philip Langford (’96) have been selected for the 2019 Profiles in Service. Each year during Pro Bono Celebration Month, which is recognized nationally in October, the Law School honors outstanding alumni who have made significant contributions to public service.
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BOSTONIA — The first year of law school is famously tough, and most first-year students, One Ls, as they are called, couldn’t work any harder if they wanted to. Now a BU School of Law graduate has written a book to help One Ls cope and get better grades, all by working smarter, rather than harder.…
Read More about New book gives tips and advice to first-year law studentsAdvice for law school students on overcoming failure
ABOVE THE LAW — The students are angry because they are required to take a class they don’t believe they need and don’t think will help them. But on a deeper level, I believe they are upset with themselves and their perceived failure and I am the physical representation of all those things. It is…
Read More about Advice for law school students on overcoming failureUniversity of Houston Law student organization hosts panel on LGBTQ inclusion in the legal profession
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Attorneys in the LGBTQ community said it is incumbent upon people of all orientations to create an inclusive atmosphere during a recent talk at the University of Houston Law Center. The event was presented by OutLaw, a student organization for LGBT concerns devoted to the issues of gay, lesbian,…
Read More about University of Houston Law student organization hosts panel on LGBTQ inclusion in the legal professionUniversity of Virginia Law students and alumni share experiences providing pro bono services
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — Students and alumni discuss their experiences volunteering to help others.
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