Brown: Stereotypes, Sexism And Superhuman Faculty

January 26, 2022

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares an article by Teneille R. Brown (University of Utah Law) detailing how stereotypes caused additional stress to female law faculty and caregivers during the pandemic. 

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Modern Diploma Privilege: A Path Rather Than A Gate

January 26, 2022

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares an article by Catherine Martin Christopher (Texas Tech Law) proposing how changes to diploma privilege could increase its use by states. 

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AI, Law Schools, And Bar Exams

January 25, 2022

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares an article by Dr. Lance B. Eliot (Stanford Law) outlining why law schools should create courses and programs on artificial intelligence. 

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Call for Proposals!

January 25, 2022

Law School Academic Support Blog (by Steven Foster) — Professor Foster (Oklahoma City University Law) shares a call for proposals for the upcoming AASE National Conference. 

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ALWD Teaching Grant Deadline is January 31

January 25, 2022

Legal Writing Prof Blog (by Mark E. Wojcik) — The Association of Legal Writing Directors announces that the deadline for teaching grant applications is January 31. 

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ABA Proposes Changes To Diversity And Inclusion Accreditation Standard

January 19, 2022

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a new proposal from the ABA regarding changes to its diversity and inclusion accreditation standard. 

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ABA Proposes Changes To Distance Learning Accreditation Standard

January 18, 2022

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a new proposal from the ABA regarding changes to its distance learning accreditation standard.  

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Cleveland State Law School Seeks Comments On Removing Chief Justice John Marshall From Its Name

January 18, 2022

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron) — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a request for community feedback from Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall Law on the possibility of removing Chief Justice John Marshall from its name.

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Organ: The 2021 Law School Transfer Market

January 18, 2022

TaxProf Blog (by Jerry Organ) — Professor Organ (University of St. Thomas Law) shares data from the ABA on law school transfer students and analyses trends over the last few years.  

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Generation Z And The Future Of Legal Education

January 18, 2022

TaxProf Blog (by Paul Caron)  — Dean Caron (Pepperdine Law) shares a Michigan Journal of Race & Law article by Tiffany Atkins (Elon University Law) detailing how Gen Z will change the culture and demographics of law schools in the future. 

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